Vetafarm Crittacare Avian Recovery Formula for Sick & Injured Birds 450g

Vetafarm Crittacare Avian: Recovery Formula for Sick & Injured Birds

Vetafarm Crittacare Avian is a vet-formulated recovery food for sick, injured or stressed birds that are not eating on their own. It is a powdered, extrusion-cooked formula that mixes with warm water and is given by spoon or crop-feeding tube, providing high-quality nutrition when a bird most needs it. It is designed for longer-term recovery and rehabilitation, and is used and trusted by veterinarians, zoos and wildlife parks.

When a bird is unwell, it often stops eating and quickly becomes dehydrated and undernourished, because birds tend to hide illness until it is advanced. Crittacare delivers balanced vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids in an easily digestible form, so the bird can spend its energy on healing rather than on digesting food. Being extrusion cooked, the nutrients are readily absorbed, which matters when a patient is weak.

It also contains added probiotics and pre-digestives, included after cooking, to help re-establish healthy gut flora and support a digestive system put under strain by illness, stress or antibiotic treatment. It suits a wide range of birds, from parrots and cockatiels to finches, canaries and poultry, and is a valuable item to keep in any bird first aid kit.

Key Features & Benefits

• Vet-formulated recovery food for sick, injured and stressed birds

• For birds that are not eating voluntarily

• Extrusion cooked for easy digestion and maximum nutrient absorption

• Balanced vitamins, minerals, calcium and essential amino acids

• Added probiotics and pre-digestives to support healthy gut flora

• Suited to longer-term recovery and rehabilitation

• Fed by spoon or crop-feeding tube

• Suitable for parrots, finches, canaries, poultry and more

• Trusted by vets, zoos and wildlife parks

• Australian made by Vetafarm, 450g pack

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein 21% (min), Crude Fat 15% (min), Crude Fibre 4% (max), Salt 0.5% (max), with probiotic at 180 million CFU/g.

Directions for Use

Reconstitute the formula by slowly adding hot water and mixing with a fork until it just drips from the prongs. Feed at the temperature stated on your label (30 to 36°C) and never feed it too hot. It can be given by feeding spoon or, for those trained to do so, by crop-feeding needle or tube. Make up only enough for a single feed, as it cannot be reheated. Continue feeding until the bird resumes eating normally. Because dose and feeding frequency depend on the bird's size, species and condition, and because incorrect crop-feeding can harm a bird, always read the label and work with your avian veterinarian.

Good to Know

Crittacare provides nutrition to support recovery, but it does not cure disease, so a sick bird still needs proper veterinary diagnosis and treatment. Keeping the patient warm and quiet is just as important as feeding it. Only ever crop-feed if you have been shown how, as fluid can enter the airway if done incorrectly. If you are not confident, spoon feeding or seeing your vet is safer. For birds that are still eating but run down, Vetafarm also makes other support products, so ask your vet which suits your situation. Store the pack sealed in a cool, dry place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crittacare Avian used for?
It is a recovery food for sick, injured or stressed birds that are not eating voluntarily, providing digestible nutrition to support healing.

How do I prepare and feed it?
Mix the powder with hot water until it just drips from a fork, feed it warm at the label temperature (30 to 36°C), and give it by spoon or crop tube. Make only enough for one feed.

Does it contain probiotics?
Yes. Probiotics and pre-digestives are added after cooking to help restore healthy gut flora and support digestion.

Is it a cure or a supplement?
Neither. It is a recovery nutrition formula. It supports a bird through illness but does not treat the underlying disease, so veterinary care is still needed.

What birds can I use it for?
It suits a wide range of birds including parrots, cockatiels, finches, canaries and poultry.

Where can I buy Vetafarm Crittacare Avian in Australia?
You can buy it from BPG Supplies (Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies) in Bonnyrigg NSW, with local pickup available and delivery Australia-wide.