Mangled Duck Foot

[casportpony]

I have some human type wrap that sticks to itself and not to skin, that i have used several times on chicks. Do you ladies that have actual vet wrap think it's the same thing? I'm wondering if it's cheaper or more expensive. I think i bought these rolls at the dollar store.

When I say vet wrap I mean cohesive wrap, and it can be for humans or animals. The 1" stuff I got at Wally, but the 4" stuff we bought from a veterinary supply. Any brand, human or animal works for me.

 

[Ravynscroft]

I have some human type wrap that sticks to itself and not to skin, that i have used several times on chicks. Do you ladies that have actual vet wrap think it's the same thing? I'm wondering if it's cheaper or more expensive. I think i bought these rolls at the dollar store.

When I say vet wrap I mean cohesive wrap, and it can be for humans or animals. The 1" stuff I got at Wally, but the 4" stuff we bought from a veterinary supply. Any brand, human or animal works for me.

I think it has multiple names, but is essentially the same stuff... I have seen it called vet wrap, cohesive wrap and also dressage wrap (like for horses legs and tails in showing)... sticks to itself, but not skin, hair, feathers, fur... *occasionally* light fluffy fur or duckling down *might* stick, but that would be the most I expect to see sticking...

The type made for humans is usually more expensive, in my experience, especially in the first aid supplies... check the yards per roll is key... I use vet wrap for myself, lol...

 

[Laura szarkowicz]

Took him outside and let him swim in a little pool.. he loved it and I know he can't wait to go back out to the pond when he gets better.. also, I believe maybe some of the swelling is from him not using it? He still has trouble walking on it right now but I'm the pool he was swimming and cleaning himself and just having fun with his outside siblings... he's about to get his epsom soak and dressings.. we are trying the vet wrap tonight.. but he has been smart and found ways to take off his wraps

 

[WVduckchick]

That is soooo sweet!

 

[Ravynscroft]

That is soooo sweet!

X2!

With the vet wrap, just use a bit extra... it might at least take him longer to get it off, lol...

 

[Laura szarkowicz]

His foot just before the epsom soak.. I used the clear iodine, neosporin, wrapped some gauze and then used the vet wrap..his ankle doesn't seem to be as swollen and is softer than it has been..

 

[Ravynscroft]

His foot just before the epsom soak.. I used the clear iodine, neosporin, wrapped some gauze and then used the vet wrap..his ankle doesn't seem to be as swollen and is softer than it has been..

That's good! I would definitely keep up on getting him out to the pool as much as you can... between water therapy and the support of his friends, I think that goes a long way...

 

[Laura szarkowicz]

From last night.. he is super sneaky and learned, again, how to pull his gauze out. Swelling in the leg has gone down.. his ankle doesn't feel so hard and the temp on the foot has gone down. Just bought him and his siblings an 11lb bag of mealworms and they came in yesterday... they couldn't eat a handful fast enough!!! His little toe to the right is swollen but we are still so super hopeful. Anf finally, the blu kite is coming off.. slowly, but still lol. As for the clear iodine, how much does everyone usually use? Ours came with this plastic stick applicator so I just poured a little over his wounds and then wrapped him up.

 

[WVduckchick]

Pardon me if I missed it, or have just forgotten, but does this duckling have a name? I keep thinking what a Trooper it has been!

Kudos to you for such vigilant aid. That's one lucky duckling.

 

[Laura szarkowicz]

His name is skipper!) they were named after Gilligan Island characters so there is skipper, thurston (he's somewhat picky on his treats), Gilligan (hurt his leg and was clumsy for a while and still trips over himself) and professor (he watches the surroundings while everyone else eats there treats and then eats some himself)..
and then we have 6 hens and named 4 after the Golden Girls Blanche, Rose, Sophia and Dorothy and then the other two are Mrytle and Mayzie