Dog attack need advise *gore*

[HelplessHomeSteader]

Just went to store was gone 20 minutes wife was inside house doing work left backdoor open was nice day chicks and ducks where ranging. Family dog went rouge and attacked and killed 3 of 5 ducks and left this one badly hurt need direction on how I should treat.

 

[Clucking_Caramel]

Disinfect with Iodine is a start.

 

[HelplessHomeSteader]

Heard going make a store run now

 

[112Days]

How deep is the wound?

 

[HelplessHomeSteader]

Honestly just got finally got my head together went thru panick and guilt and now on to rescue and save this one. Looks like pretty deep puncher wounds, definitely bites. She drank alittle and has labored breathing. Both are on rear.

 

[112Days]

Hmm, assuming you have a medium to large dog, the canines are about an inch long. That might not be enough to get through to the body cavity, so it may live. Treat it like a deep flesh wound on a human (the internet is your best friend here, act quickly but intelligently).

 

[Tesumph]

Pluck or trim all the feathers around the wound so you can see what you’re working with.
Since you’re going to the store, pick up some betadine, saline solution, medical honey gel (if they have it), and antibiotic ointment without pain reliever.
If you’re going to a feed store and don’t already have it, I would also pick up some nutridrench to help perk her up.

Clean the wound thoroughly with betadine (really work it in there) and flush well with saline. Pluck and trim feathers along the way to create a margin around the wound so no feathers are sticking to it and you have a clear view. Slather on some of that honey or ointment and repost a picture.

She’s most likely in shock and would benefit from a dark quiet area, like a covered dog kennel inside. Try not to beat yourself up too much, these things happen.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Be sure to keep the flies off of her inside would be best you don’t want maggots on top of everything else. Very sorry for your loss. Sure hope she make full recovery.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

Just went to store was gone 20 minutes wife was inside house doing work left backdoor open was nice day chicks and ducks where ranging. Family dog went rouge and attacked and killed 3 of 5 ducks and left this one badly hurt need direction on how I should treat.
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Just to ensure that you know that this is not the dogs fault!
It is whoever left the door open’s fault.
Also you should train your dog to leave your other animals be.

Here’s a few basic training steps to keep your dog and birds at peace:
1
Spend time with the dog outside. As the two of you are outdoors together, aim to get close to the chickens. Introduce the dog to the chickens only when the dog is on a leash. It's a good idea to sit near or among the chickens, talking to them gently and to the dog gently too, keeping everything as calm as possible. If the dog can see that you care about the chickens and treat them as important, it may realize that the chickens are off bounds. It is very important, especially with puppies and young dogs, not to ignite their excitability.

• If your dog gets too close, reprimand it strongly and tug on its leash or distract it (see next).

2
Give reprimands suited just to the occasion. There are two ways to approach this:

• 1. Reprimand the dog if it gets too close or seems overly interested in the chickens. Only use the one word, the same word, each time, so that the dog associates that reprimand with not harming the chickens. Haul the dog back on its leash at the same time.
• 2. If your dog tries to attack or pays too much attention to the chicken, start yelling at the chicken. While it sounds counter-intuitive, your canine will realize something is wrong and it will not want to be involved.

3
Leave the area. If the dog seems fixated on the chickens at any time, take the dog away. Making a break will help the dog to let go of its impulse to attack the chickens. Breaking eye contact with the chickens and being distracted will help the dog to calm down.

4
Repeat until you are assured that your dog has the message firmly imprinted in its mind. This may take a number of weeks, with repeated introductions to the chickens and walkaways, but it is worth the effort to calm the dog and take away any desire to view the chickens as prey. When the dog starts to ignore the chickens, you know you've succeeded and can simply keep an eye on things from this point.

Here’s a thread that May also help you in your situation https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-did-you-train-your-dog-to-leave-chickens-alone.732029/

 

[HelplessHomeSteader]

I have her wrapped in an Israeli combat bandage to stop the bleeding. I have wound clot but unsure if it's the right call about to head to store for more supplies. I have tylon 50 what sizes needdles would I need to inject to fight infections that are bound to come up. Figured I grab some whole out for future anyways.