Teaching Avian Patients and Caregivers in the Examination Room Ellen K. Cook, DVM  Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  Volume 15, Issue 3, Pages 513-522 (September 2012) DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2012.06.011 Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 1 A Moluccan cockatoo demonstrates targeting its beak to the end of a stick. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 513-522DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.06.011) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 2 Objects commonly used as targets for avian patients. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 513-522DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.06.011) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 3 Commonly preferred food items of avian patients. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 513-522DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.06.011) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 4 Target training can be used to train avian patients to voluntarily accept medication from a syringe without restraint. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 513-522DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.06.011) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 5 (A) If a towel is necessary, the towel is shown to the bird and then placed on the lap or presented in a way to stimulate exploration, interaction, or play behaviors with the bird. (B) Many birds will at least tolerate being wrapped in the towel. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 513-522DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.06.011) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions