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Backyard Poultry and Waterfowl Sedation and Anesthesia
Christine Molter1, André Escobar2, Carrie Schroeder3
1Animal Health Department, Houston Zoo, Inc., 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic Animal Practice
|November 26, 2021
Summary
Backyard poultry and waterfowl require careful anesthesia considerations due to their unique anatomy. Veterinarians can use sedation and general anesthesia for safe and effective patient care.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Anesthesiology
- Avian Medicine
Background:
- Backyard poultry and waterfowl ownership is rising in the US.
- These avian species present unique anatomical considerations for veterinary care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a balanced approach to anesthesia for backyard birds.
- To emphasize the importance of considering avian anatomy in anesthetic protocols.
Main Methods:
- Review of anesthetic principles for avian species.
- Discussion of injectable, inhalational, and combination anesthesia.
- Consideration of sedation and general anesthesia techniques.
Main Results:
- Anesthetic protocols must be tailored to the unique anatomy of backyard poultry and waterfowl.
- A combination of sedation and general anesthesia can be effectively employed.
- Careful planning ensures patient safety and procedural success.
Conclusions:
- Veterinarians must be well-informed about avian anatomy for safe anesthesia.
- Balanced anesthetic protocols are crucial for backyard bird patients.
- Sedation and general anesthesia are valuable tools in avian veterinary practice.
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