Help! Dog Attacks Hen ( Graphic Photos )

[Lacy Duckwing]

Help! A dog attacked my hen Vienna. Her back is torn from on side to the other. I've been clipping away some of her back feathers. What can I do for her back?

 

[Eggcessive]

What do you have for disinfecting a wound? Betadin (povidone iodine,) chorhexidene (Hibiclens,) and Vetericyn or Teracyn Wound Spray is good to use. Plain antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment are good after disinfecting, and then twice a day. You can also use Dawn and a kitchen sink sprayer to gently wash her wounds if ahe seems stable. Then dry her well with a blow dryer. Leave it open, and do not cover the wound. Place her on a clean towel in a,basket or dog crate.

Make sure any deep puncture wounds stay open for a day or two, to help prevent abscess. Listen for any air leaking in the wound. Dogs can crush and cause internal injuries.

Is she able to stand and walk? Will she drink water or eat anything yet? They can be in shock for a bit afterward, so if that is so, keep her in a quiet dim room. Separate from her flock and keep her warm.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Sorry it happened @Eggcessive has you in good hands she should make it good luck

 

[cleoandtheflock]

Can you tell how deep the wound is

 

[ejtrout31]

Soon as the wound closes I would put pick no more cover up lotion on and a chicken saddle

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Can you tell how deep the wound is

The wound looks like it might be deep, it's defiantly deeper than the skin.

 

[cleoandtheflock]

Is she eating well?

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

What do you have for disinfecting a wound? Betadin (povidone iodine,) chorhexidene (Hibiclens,) and Vetericyn or Teracyn Wound Spray is good to use. Plain antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment are good after disinfecting, and then twice a day. You can also use Dawn and a kitchen sink sprayer to gently wash her wounds if ahe seems stable. Then dry her well with a blow dryer. Leave it open, and do not cover the wound. Place her on a clean towel in a,basket or dog crate.

Make sure any deep puncture wounds stay open for a day or two, to help prevent abscess. Listen for any air leaking in the wound. Dogs can crush and cause internal injuries.

Is she able to stand and walk? Will she drink water or eat anything yet? They can be in shock for a bit afterward, so if that is so, keep her in a quiet dim room. Separate from her flock and keep her warm.

I have hydrogen peroxide, bag balm, and some Neosporin.

 

[ejtrout31]

wash your hands and try to put gloves on if possible.

If you have cotton balls put hydrogen peroxide on that and carefully wipe the wound. It may be easier if you cut the surrounding feathers off to access the wound easier. Then you will want to gently rub on neosporin.

Is the bird indoors or outside?
Is it moving or walking around?
Is it showing sights of shock?
Can you go to a local feed store and pick up some items?
Is it eating or drinking?

If you can answer these questions i can help more and recommend certain things to help.

 

[Eggcessive]

Peroxide should be avoided since it can prevent healing. If that is all you have, use it only once, then get one of the things listed in post 2. Vetericyn from feed stores is easy to spray on, but betadine may be less expensive. Neosporin is fine, but you may need to pick up more.