GRAPHIC Need some help Duck attacked by Dog

[Quacking Pigeon]

Today when I was at school my Show black Muscovy duck was attacked from my brothers bad dog. I feel like the duck is going to die due to the injury. She is missing most of her skin on her back and is bleeding, she hasn't been eating or drinking. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

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[Squiggs]

I'm so so sorry about your duck. That is awful...Are there any deep puncture wounds into the muscle?

I would recommend trimming away feathers from the wound as soon as possible. If you can get a hold of some Betadine surgical flush. Remove any debris and then flush the wound with the Betadine. After that, dab the wounds with some gauze until it is only moist instead of sopping. Then, try and keep the wound clean and covered for now since you definitely don't want flies getting at it. If you can put some gauze over the wound and then wrap around her body with vet wrap or provide a baby t-shirt (clean often when soiled) that should do the trick.



You'll want to take her indoors or at least some place quiet and warm for her so she isn't bullied or in things that could infect the wound. I'd recommend giving her some vitamins and electrolytes for poultry in her water to help her perk up.

If the vet is an option, I would take her if she continues to refuse to eat, becomes very warm to the touch, or her wounds begin to smell or look very sickly over the next few days. She may need antibiotics.

Good luck

 

[Miss Lydia]

So sorry @Quacking Pigeon how is she doing? Only thing I would change with what Squiggs said is covering the wound with gauze it will stick.If you decide to cover use no stick pads then wrap in gauze then vet wrap. Def keep flies away if you have them in Australia.

 

[happy duck]

I can't say it myself better @Miss Lydia and @Squiggs! I am sure I worded that wrong, but at least you got the idea!

 

[happy duck]

I can't say it myself better @Miss Lydia and @Squiggs! I am sure I worded that wrong, but at least you got the idea!

I should have switched better and myself!

 

[MissChick@dee]

I'm so so sorry about your duck. That is awful...Are there any deep puncture wounds into the muscle?

I would recommend trimming away feathers from the wound as soon as possible. If you can get a hold of some Betadine surgical flush. Remove any debris and then flush the wound with the Betadine. After that, dab the wounds with some gauze until it is only moist instead of sopping. Then, try and keep the wound clean and covered for now since you definitely don't want flies getting at it. If you can put some gauze over the wound and then wrap around her body with vet wrap or provide a baby t-shirt (clean often when soiled) that should do the trick.

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You'll want to take her indoors or at least some place quiet and warm for her so she isn't bullied or in things that could infect the wound. I'd recommend giving her some vitamins and electrolytes for poultry in her water to help her perk up.

If the vet is an option, I would take her if she continues to refuse to eat, becomes very warm to the touch, or her wounds begin to smell or look very sickly over the next few days. She may need antibiotics.

Good luck

 

[townchicks]

You should also consider pain medication. I don't have ducks, so I can't make a recommendation as to which, but that may make her comfortable enough to start eating and drinking again.

 

[Squiggs]

So sorry @Quacking Pigeon how is she doing? Only thing I would change with what Squiggs said is covering the wound with gauze it will stick it you decide to cover use no stick pads then wrap in gauze then vet wrap. Def keep flies away if you have then in Australia.

Yes totally agree with Miss Lydia! We use these as well and they are a lifesaver

 

[Miss Lydia]

Pain meds you have to be careful of might be a good idea to speak with a vet about them Like Metacam I believe is safe to use but others may not be.