"A_ L _P" <hay_hell_pea@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> 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.
Yogurt may help
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