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Rubber Gloves

Cotton swabs

Alcohol and swabs

Hydrogen Peroxide

Betadine

7% Iodine

Sterile Saline Solution

Disinfectant soap

Disposable wipes & Towels

Always wear rubber gloves when treating any wound or animal. Wash hands well before and after with disinfectant soap.

Alcohol 0r alcohol swabs for injection site

Betadine as a cleaning solution also aids in cleaning skin irritations.

7% Iodine for cleaning around wound areas

Hydrogen Peroxide use full strength for first time wound cleaning - follow-up uses need to be diluted 1:10 with water. The hydrogen peroxide will inhibit healing if used undiluted. It is not to be used on deep wounds.

Sterile Saline solution for flushing eyes

 

Sterile Razor Blades

Small Scissors

Sterile Surgical Blade

Tweezers

Hemostats or Needle Nose Pliers

Toenail Clippers

Metal Nail File

Sterile surgical equipment for lancing or Dubbing

Hemostats or Needle Nose Pliers for gripping, to pull broken Quills or to apply pressure to quill to stop bleeding, to remove metal leg bands

Blood Stop Powder - Corn Starch - Flour all to aid in clotting

Veterinary Blood Clotting Gel - this liquid, when applied to a minor wound, feather follicle, bleeding toe nail or beak, will quickly and safely stop bleeding. It is safer and less caustic than clotting powders.

Styptic Stick

Styptic stick (Kwik Stop) used to stop bleeding on nails or beaks. NEVER use in open flesh wounds.Sterile Sewing Needles

Cat Gut

Small Gauge Needles

Small Syringes

Large Syringes

Small Gauge Latex Tubing

Syringes & Latex tubing can be used for flushing to feedingZip Lock Bags - Sterile Baby Food Jar - Empty Film containers

All can be used for collecting fecal samples

Pen-G - Injectable Penicillin

Electrolyte Pack - pedialyte water

Preparation H

Neosporin Or Triple Antibiotic Ointment

K-Y Jelly or Sterile Lubricating Ointment

Vaseline

Lubricating Oil- olive oil - cooking oil - baby oil

Penicillin for treating bacterial related infections due to wounds, puncture wounds, bumble foot, staff related infections

Preparation H to reduce swelling in vent area

K-Y Jelly or Sterile Lubricant for removal of eggs in vent area

Electrolyte or Pedialyte for re-hydration not to be used for prolonged periods.

Vet Wrap

Gauze Wrap

Gauze Pads

Medical Tape

Liquid Bandage

Crazy glue

Liquid Bandage or Crazy Glue for Butterfly stitching to slight skin repairsPenlight or Flashlight

Heating Pad

Pet Carrier

Light to clearly see wound

Heating pad for egg binding to shock

Pet Carrier for confinement to isolation

Keep all medical supplies in airtight containerRefrigerate those that call for refrigeration

Dispose of all needles, or soiled dressings properly

Never undertake a procedure or treatment you are uncomfortable or unfamiliar with.

When in Doubt Seek An Avian Vet

To Learn how to give Injections    

Written for The Chicken Chronicles

 

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