Another danger spot is the kitchen. There is every possibility of the bird flying right into the frying pan - letting them fly in the kitchen when somebody is cooking could prove fatal for your pet. Heating Teflon-coated vessels is another hazard for the birds. The odorless fumes of Teflon are known to be toxic and could cause fatal respiratory problems for parakeets. Even after ensuring all these, you should not leave your parakeet unattended at any time, while it is out of the cage. Simply put, make the house safe for the bird and be alert all the time. Health Care The two most important things that should be immediately available in case of any parakeet emergency are: * * A first-aid box. The phone number of your vet First aid for your parakeet Parakeets are notoriously similar to toddlers --- incredibly inquisitive, and love to explore every nook and cranny they can get to. Wherever possible, they enjoy hanging upside down and tend to get into the smallest place available, sometimes making it impossible to get out by themselves. Even within their cages, it is not rare for these birds to get hurt by tangling themselves in some toys or bells. So the ideal pet owner would rather prevent such possibilities than find a solution after the accident has taken place. Health Care Four essential things that a pet owner should ideally have are the following: * with an alternative number, in case your usual vet is not available. This will save you time searching for the number in your phone book. * A Styptic Pencil (used to stop bleeding while shaving), has a chemical that coagulates blood and stops the flow. If your bird has hurt itself and is bleeding, this can be a handy aid. * Keep a plastic mist sprayer. This can be used to spray on an injured area, before applying the Styptic pencil to stop bleeding. Keep the phone number of the vet pasted to the cage along Your parakeet's life is precious and its safety and health are your responsibility. Do go through these safety measures and insure a long and healthy life for your pet. A sick bird loses a substantial amount of energy and resources, just to keep up its body temperature. So, what you can do is to provide that muchneeded warmth and heat, in order to help the bird deal with the illness. You can cover the top of the cage and, also, the other three sides. Care for your sick/injured parakeet Heat Health Care * piece of cloth to hold the pet, since there is every chance the panicky bird will bite the fingers trying to save it. And if it has to be transported to the vet, use a small cardboard box to carry the bird in. While handling an injured bird, remember to use a soft Provide your parakeet with the much-needed warmth and heat, in order to help the bird deal with the illness. |