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Which phone number does Merck say to keep in a bird first aid kit?

Q: Which phone number does Merck say to keep in a bird first aid kit?

An emergency hospital that treats birds. Merck says to replace expired first aid supplies every year.

An emergency hospital that treats birds.

The pet store where you bought it
An emergency hospital that treats birds ✔
The bird's breeder

Why: Not every animal hospital treats birds. Merck says to keep numbers for your bird's vet, an emergency hospital that treats birds, and animal poison control in the kit.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck says to replace expired first aid supplies every year.

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Answer: An emergency hospital that treats birds. Not every animal hospital treats birds. Merck says to keep numbers for your bird's vet, an emergency hospital that treats birds, and animal poison control in the kit.

Injuries and Accidents of Pet Birds (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/disorders-and-diseases-of-birds/injuries-and-accidents-of-pet-birds
Phone numbers: For your bird’s veterinarian, emergency hospitals that treat birds, and animal poison control.
Checked 2026-10-11.

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