Is this normal, I'm upset!

[Oedipussrex]

ive had my baby come back looking like a pin cushion because they kept missing the vein or something. Usually the assistant does hold them. Its unfortunate, but it only really takes 4 years (if any) at the most to be a qualified vet assistant for any animal, compared to the countless years avian vets spend acquiring their specialisation degree. I dont think this was done deliberately (i hope not too) If you bring it to their attention and it was an accident you can make sure it doesnt happen again or to anyone else.

 

[wwendy104]

Wow so much controversy however we come here to get knowledge from each other and advice so lets all be positive. My husband and I have much more class then to hit the vet or assistance for a mistake, that was a statement about how upset he was and my daughters reaction to my husband being upset. He really loves this bird but he is not violent.

I have voiced my concerns to the vet about what happened to her. I do understand that a macaw has great strength and can be tough but I have never had this happen before and there are ways to hold them so that it doesn't happen. That being said I do appreciate all of you answers greatly! Thanks!:32:

 

[MikeyTN]

Wow so much controversy however we come here to get knowledge from each other and advice so lets all be positive. My husband and I have much more class then to hit the vet or assistance for a mistake, that was a statement about how upset he was and my daughters reaction to my husband being upset. He really loves this bird but he is not violent.

I have voiced my concerns to the vet about what happened to her. I do understand that a macaw has great strength and can be tough but I have never had this happen before and there are ways to hold them so that it doesn't happen. That being said I do appreciate all of you answers greatly! Thanks!:32:

Macaw do have great strength yes, BUT it is up to the vet to teach the assistant to hold them properly. All the vets I've been to do stuffs with Willie, ALL had assistants that have never held a bird before but I watched as the vet grab Willie first then told the assistant on how to properly hold them. For them to hold a bird for the first thing and it being a macaw was something completely new. But they did it with flying colors as the vet would tell them if they did something wrong. I've been through quite a few vet assistants and liked I've said, this have NEVER happened to me before.

 

[Doves1]

Poor baby Did they use a dremmel? The vibration might of caused it.(or maybe fingers holding the head steady *sad face*l) Also did they allow you to watch the whole thing? My avian vet lets us watch the entire check up including beak trimmings(if you need it, Rosie doesn't), drawing blood. Anything except surgical things. This is a very important feature to me and if I vet won't allow me to watch I won't go to them.

I agree, I never let them do anything to my pets (except surgery) if I'm not there to watch. I took my Phoenix in for DNA testing and a health check up just to make sure everything was good and I was with him the entire time, I helped hold him while they took the blood.

I believe this is important because you know what their doing then and it's less stressful on the bird because his "mommy" or "daddy" is right there with him.

 

[JJones1719]

Sorry this happened to your B&G. Once the beak starts to heal, you will see a lot of outer beak start to peel away and crack. It could leave a scare on the beak outlining the bruise.

When I take my GW into Vet visits, I towel and restain my GW myself, then hand him over to the Vet. I work with my GW while at home and make a game of this. I use the towel to play peek a boo and use my thumb and pointer finger to grap under the beak from behind the head. Once I have him toweled, I then praise and give treats.
This will prevent your B&G from stress in the future.
I too would find another Aviary Vet and check ref first. Best of luck Joe