Another limping duck

[AzDuck]

I am not sure how dangerous it is or not for people to get it on their hands? If it was dangerous stuff, why would anyone who loves their ducks us it on them?

https://www.fishersci.com/store/msd...endorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en

Agree! My dad has always used it on our horses too (for minor inflammation). Every other day there is something else on the news that is supposed to kill us or cause cancer. We could go crazy trying to keep track of it all I suppose. I’m just happy when it helps them

 

[Isaac 0]

According to Plumb's veterinary handbook, Dimethyl sulfoxide is a safe drug to use, when used as directed. The concerns of toxicity are mainly focused on the intramuscular, and intravenous injection of dimethyl sulfoxide. DMSO is not something I use often, but if I do have a bird with a severe limp, I may apply the DMSO to the leg to help reduce swelling. It can also be used in cases of prolaspe. It is best only used a few times, as repeated use can affect the underlying cell tissue, and recent literature I've read suggests diluting the gel/liquid down with water halfway.

Many people use DMSO for their aches and pains. The cautions that are stated for it not to come in contact with your hands is merely a safety issue to prevent lawsuits if a reaction were to occur. I do wear gloves as a precaution.

https://www.beautyofbirds.com/medicationsexotics.html

 

[BunnyEberhart]

Oh boy she sure has an opinion of your interference with her day. Lol i love ducks personalities. ^_^

 

[AzDuck]

According to Plumb's veterinary handbook, Dimethyl sulfoxide is a safe drug to use, when used as directed. The concerns of toxicity are mainly focused on the intramuscular, and intravenous injection of dimethyl sulfoxide. DMSO is not something I use often, but if I do have a bird with a severe limp, I may apply the DMSO to the leg to help reduce swelling. It can also be used in cases of prolaspe. It is best only used a few times, as repeated use can affect the underlying cell tissue, and recent literature I've read suggests diluting the gel/liquid down with water halfway.

Many people use DMSO for their aches and pains. The cautions that are stated for it not to come in contact with your hands is merely a safety issue to prevent lawsuits if a reaction were to occur. I do wear gloves as a precaution.

https://www.beautyofbirds.com/medicationsexotics.html

Thank you @Isaac 0 —I will continue to use when I feel like the limp has gone on for a few days, but I will make sure to dilute.
Do her feet look or any concern to you? They free range and they do callous a bit with some of the terrain, but I don’t see anything that looks like bumblefoot—unless for some reason that change in coloring is any indication?

 

[Isaac 0]

Thank you @Isaac 0 —I will continue to use when I feel like the limp has gone on for a few days, but I will make sure to dilute.
Do her feet look or any concern to you? They free range and they do callous a bit with some of the terrain, but I don’t see anything that looks like bumblefoot—unless for some reason that change in coloring is any indication?

Minor abrasions in the middle digit, but nothing that's going to cause any lameness. She likely strained her leg, while walking, or pulled it on something.