Can Tincture of Iodine be Used Inside a Chicken’s Mouth?

[CalBickieMomma]

Hello! I have a pullet with what looks like canker sores/wet pox just inside her mouth on both sides. I searched some threads earlier and I read that removing the gunk carefully with tweezers can help until she gets better, but that applying iodine to the sores helps them heal faster. I just want to make sure it’s safe to apply it on the inside of the mouth (I was going to dab a little on a Q-tip and apply it to the sores). Other than the sores, she’s doing perfectly fine - eating and drinking with no lethargy. Just want to get rid of this ick as soon as I can because I’m sure it’s uncomfortable for her. Thanks!

 

[cavemanrich]

I'm not a doctor,,,, and I don't play one on TV,,, but I know that Iodine is only good on humans as a topical application. Ingesting it in larger than TRACE amounts, (like iodized salt) is probably not a good thing.
Your chicken is 1/200 of a humans mass. The small amount that may get washed down throat, as she drinks may not be soo good. Research a little more as how to treat canker sores. I have never encountered canker.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[CalBickieMomma]

I'm not a doctor,,,, and I don't play one on TV,,, but I know that Iodine is only good on humans as a topical application. Ingesting it in larger than TRACE amounts, (like iodized salt) is probably not a good thing.
Your chicken is 1/200 of a humans mass. The small amount that may get washed down throat, as she drinks may not be soo good. Research a little more as how to treat canker sores. I have never encountered canker.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Thanks! I’ll hold off since she’s not acting sick and keep an eye on it. Hopefully it’ll go away on its own in time.

 

[Pennys Mama]

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