Chicken mouth injury?

[Jolenechickenmom]

My chicken was attacked by a bobcat this week and suffered a neck injury and possible a mouth/beak injury. Her neck sores seem to be healing but she is very lethargic and I’m feeding her through a syringe. Any advice on how to treat this type of injury? It looks inflamed compared to the other side. Any suggestions are appreciated!

 

[dawg53]

Consider getting her started on Penicillin since a cat bite might be involved. It should reduce the bacterial inflammation in given time and hopefully she'll recover. Cut the tablet in half, crush the 1/2 into powder and add it to the whatever you're feeding her via syringe. Do this twice a day for 7 days. Hopefully you'll see some improvement in a few days. Here's where you can order it:
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...mart PLA (IBSP0001)&utm_term=4584894773845920

 

[Lillith37]

Poor thing

There is a spray called Vetericyn which is antimicrobial and very good for healing wounds. It’s safe to use around the eyes/face etc. You could also use a q-tip to dab a bit of honey on the site.

 

[Jolenechickenmom]

Consider getting her started on Penicillin since a cat bite might be involved. It should reduce the bacterial inflammation in given time and hopefully she'll recover. Cut the tablet in half, crush the 1/2 into powder and add it to the whatever you're feeding her via syringe. Do this twice a day for 7 days. Hopefully you'll see some improvement in a few days. Here's where you can order it:
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=8b34b84d-67e6-4988-b225-bbc8765c5c9e&itemguid=99659e0f-cdac-416f-83c5-3c18080e8a6a&sfb=1&grp=5000&grpc=5200&grpsc=5210&sp=p&utm_content=48300&ccd=IBSP0001&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=shopping&msclkid=7f9001da17661ab1e4d36523081ea473&utm_campaign=PCAT Pet Health (5000) HGPM Smart PLA (IBSP0001)&utm_term=4584894773845920

Thank you so much - very helpful!!

 

[Jolenechickenmom]

Poor thing

There is a spray called Vetericyn which is antimicrobial and very good for healing wounds. It’s safe to use around the eyes/face etc. You could also use a q-tip to dab a bit of honey on the site.

Thank you so much for the tip, I’ve seen Vetericyn pop up on other threads and will look into getting it. Thank you again!!