my baby duck got attacked by my dog

[calleigh08]

Sorry i’m a bit young and don’t really use commas or anything but i could really use some help my dog attacked my duck while i wasn’t home and it’s pretty bad he is cold and i think he might die please tell me what to do i don’t want him to die i love him his name is yellow belly black smith i know it sounds stupid but i’m crying my eyes out and i need to know what antibiotics i could use or creams please help me i need some advice my nother is putting bag bomb on him please just help i don’t wanna put him down nore to i want him to suffer he has a few medium sized punctures in his neck and body he doesn’t have feathers on his back i’m not sure on what to do please please help me

 

[HappyDuckie]

Could you take a picture please? Just creams and antibiotics likely aren't going to heal it. How old is he?

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Pictures would help a ton in determining severity of the wound and what steps to take.

 

[calleigh08]

he has a medium sized hole in his neck god know how long he’s been outside and it’s pretty comes out

 

[Goosebaby]

Missing skin can grow back in time if kept clean, antibiotics can prevent infection, puncture wounds can heal as long as no organs or blood vessels were torn, though punctures are the main source of infection. Really deep ones will need to be sutured but many times it’s best to keep them open so you don’t seal infection in, but you have to keep them clean at all times.

The extent of the injury in the picture is serious and I really think it needs to be seen by a vet, if it’s just a degloving wound, skin peeled off it can heal but it’s a slow recovery, punctures are far more serious, this is a vet situation.

 

[Vickischics]

Your doing the best you can.
Can you bring your lil duck inside?
He needs to be warm. He's in shock. I've read people put theyre ducks in the bathroom in the tub. Put down old towels on the tub floor.. The tub area is a good place to contain him. Keep it dark. Try to settle him in a dark WARM, no drafty area. Make sure he has water to keep him hydrated.
Can you do that?

 

[calleigh08]

idk if you could see the photo that i attached but there isn’t really any puncture wounds there was a bit of blood from the feathers but idk i just really want him to stay alive i love him

 

[Vickischics]

Stay calm for your lil guy.
Cut all of the feathers off to expose the entire wound.
If you have access to Chlorihexdine that would be my first choice for cleaning a wound.
Then coat the entire area with a Triple antibiotic oint. Slather it on to keep the wound coved with it and keep that open flesh moist.
You might have to go to a store to get the Triple Antibiotics oint. You will need A Lot of it.
Hold him if he is use to being held and keep him quite and in a warm place. If he will drink, give him some water with a lil bit of sugar in it.
I know your very sad but put him in a lil area and turn the lights off And let him be. You've done your Best.
If tomorrow you can get to the store, buy Triple Antibioric Oint and Chlorihexdine.
If you don't cut the feathers off tonight, do it tomorrow.

 

[Vickischics]

It doesn't matter but, what kind of dog got a hold of him. Whats your lil Ducks name?

 

[calleigh08]

Your doing the best you can.
Can you bring your lil duck inside?
He needs to be warm. He's in shock. I've read people put theyre ducks in the bathroom in the tub. Put down old towels on the tub floor.. The tub area is a good place to contain him. Keep it dark. Try to settle him in a dark WARM, no drafty area. Make sure he has water to keep him hydrated.
Can you do that?

we brought him in and got the heating lamp set up and put some type of ointment on him that they use for chickens when there feathers are ripped out my mother looks at him there actually wasn’t any deep puncture wounds from the teeth of the dog it was just his feather and some skin thank you so much i was freaking out and i think he has a chance of making it i can’t tell you how thankful i am you replied