Christina Websell wrote:
> "A.Lee" <alan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:1iiujrb.1kwht8d14g12z6N%alan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> A cat attacked one of my ducks on Tuesday evening. She didint look as
>> though she would survive the night, as she was so limp. but remarkably
>> she is still alive.
>> The only apparent wound was a scratch type puncture mark on the lower
>> back, with around an inch square area of feather missing. There was not
>> too much blood.
>> Since then she has lost a lot more feathers from that area, has perked
>> up in herself, but is apparently immobile, except if really prompted
>> (i.e. if she doesnt want me to pick her up).
>> It seems that one leg is damaged, as when she does stand, the foot is
>> trailed behind the leg.
>> She sits there, and doesnt really attempt to move, and when she does,
>> cannot stand up, but just flaps and shuffles along the ground on her
>> belly.
>> I have seen her drinking, and having a nibble at grass, but she hasnt
>> eaten much at all since.
>> I dont really want to have to put her to sleep, but from others
>> experiences, will she be likely to recover from this?
>> And any tips to help with a recovery?
>>
>
> Puncture wounds from carnivore teeth will introduce bacteria into the
wound,
> so at the very least she will need some antibiotics. It's up to you to
> decide whether she's worth a trip to the vet.
> I've never had a cat attack my poultry, but once two Jack Russells got
in
> and had a spree here. They severely bit my pair of geese on the back
and a
> few elderly chickens that were wandering around in the orchard were in a
bad
> way too. Fortunately I was at home at the time and heard the commotion,
> otherwise I'm sure they would have killed them all. All recovered
with
> antibiotics so it's worth a try.
> Your duck will die otherwise (and might still, but I would give the
"medsun*
> a go) so your conscience will rest easy knowing you did your best.
>
> Tina
>
>
>
My quick response to puncture wounds - mine or animals' - is hydrogen
peroxide. It was out of favour for a while because it was said to kill
the healthy tissue surrounding the wound and yes, there is some
"burning" but it's the kind of thing the body can deal with better than
pus brewing away in the depths and spreading everywhere.
Does anyone know - has anyone already googled - what kind of antibiotic
is safe and effective for geese? And is it the same for all birds?
Just in case one's vet is able & willing to prescribe but isn't familiar
with birds it would be some good knowledge for us to have in the
archives of this group and might save other people time in the future.
A L P
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