Avian Fear Free - Module 4a
creating high levels of arousal inpatients should be avoided because
- a, b, and c a) it may effect test results b) it can trigger aggressive behavior c) it makes it harder to observe symptoms
confidence counts. if veterinarian professionals are comfortable around birds they are more likely to
all of the above
injuries to veterinary staff happen when ______________
all of the above
in general, parrots inflict the most pain/injury to staff members through __________-
biting
True or False: if you can you should restrain all avian patients
false
True or false: if grasped by a large owl, the most effective way to get it to release its hold is to pry its foot open
false
in general, raptors inflict the most pain/injury to staff members through __________
grasping with feet
which of these has NOT been observed in birds experiencing FAS in a veterinary setting
pigment loss
many birds present to the clinic already ill, if a bird shows any of these symptoms: open-mouthed breathing, going limp, eyes closing, seizing, you should immediately _________
provide oxygen
in general, poultry inflict the most pain/injury to staff members through __________-
sticking with wings
True or False: Excessive body restraint can lead to suffocation in birds
true
when restraining parrots, why is the 3 point hold usually nor necessary?
- all of above - usually a gentle half around the neck near the head is sufficient - many times the head does not need to be restrained at all - the 3 point may bruise the face - you can redirect the beak to chewing on the towel or other object
which of these statements about towels as tools for gentle control is true?
- all of the above - birds can trained to hold still in the towel - a towel is not always required for gentle control - owners can help reduce FAS by training their birds to be comfortable in a towel at home
How and where a bird is put down after gentle control is important. which of these are potentially good options?
- all of the above - on the exam table - on the floor - back in the transport container - back to the owner - on a hand
when working with birds of prey, which species are more likely to bite?
vultures
