Ducks survived dog attack

[Miss Lydia]

That’s great news. Hopefully he just needs a bit more time. Are you goiving him water therapy daily. Being able to take the weight off his legs and build up his muscles is a good thing.

 

[ajones28650]

That’s great news. Hopefully he just needs a bit more time. Are you goiving him water therapy daily. Being able to take the weight off his legs and build up his muscles is a good thing.

Yes! Every day. He loves it!

 

[Ducktrauma]

I have searched posts extensively since our nightmare started two days ago. We have 3 Pekin ducks, and a goose who is just a bit younger than the ducks. My own dog attacked them on Friday morning. (We have since solved the issue of dog attack and guaranteed he cannot get to them again). I am devastated! The goose is unscathed, and one female duck has a minimal bald spot and a bit of a limp but is doing great otherwise. Our other female and male, on the other hand, bore the brunt of the attack. Feathers ripped from their backs, their skin is raw and a few open wounds. We are treating them with antibiotics, and probiotics/electrolytes in their water, keeping their wounds cleaned. (Thank you to everyone who posted so much advice on here already, as this forum is where I found all the tips I needed not to lose my mind at the sight of their wounds!)

My concern is that while both badly injured ducks are eating and drinking well, are very perky still, not lethargic, but neither wants to walk. When they do walk a little bit they use their hocks(?) as well as their feet to hobble around. I have given them some water therapy daily, they swim well enough considering, they stretch and flap their wings and enjoy being in the water. But they will not walk.

I told my family that they had to show improvements by day 3, or we would have to make a hard decision. In many ways they have improved greatly. I am just worried about their walking. Tomorrow is day 3 post attack. Should I remain hopeful about their progress thus far and continue to let them rest and heal before giving up? Or is the walking issue a lost cause?

I am so so so glad that you posted this. I have a duck right now that was mauled and she has two open spots on either side of her neck and you can see her neck but she’s still eating and she’s still drinking and I’ve had her on painkillers and antibiotics for five days and she’s showing me no signs that she wants to crash and burn.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They really are amazing critters!