A.Lee wrote:
> 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?
>
She is a candidate for the vet -- an antibiotic is im****tant as any
infection can be deep in the tissue and not visible from the surface, and
also their knowledge of general avian anatomy and physiology can help
*****s
whether its bone, ligament, muscle damage or whether there is a spinal
issue.
To leave her without such attention is not an option. She has to be
*****sed
by someone who can understand what they are feeling beneath their fingers.
It is possible that its just major bruising, in which case there are
things
to help with that, and time will help to heal, and some breaks will heal.
But you cannot leave a bird that might be paralysed to simply sit and
starve. And the other conditions will need medication, and nursing to help
her mend.
Until you know what the problem is you cannot start.
--
regards
Jill Bowis
Domestic Poultry and Waterfowl Solutions
Herbaceous; Herb and Alpine Nursery
Seasonal Farm Food
http://www.kintaline.co.uk
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