Newfowler1
Songster
My Blue Swedish developed some limping and yup upon flipping the duck I found a very swollen foot. Ball of the flipper I guess you’d call it?
So after reading piles of info I finally settled on some epsom salt baths. First two must not have been long enough. She’s a big girl so I hesitated using a bucket at first but it’s really the ticket I must say. I didn’t have to hold her the entire 15 minutes.
That nasty booger of a kernel finally popped off without much pressure or picking. I’d say it was 5-7mm across and half as deep, leaving a rather large hole behind.
I gentled squeezed and tried to express any puss or other tissue but did not see anything surface. She had some very minor bleeding. After several more cleanings with betadyne and first aid vet spray I dried the wound and added some antibiotic ointment. Bandaged up she still favors the flipper a bit but doesn’t seem to make the sharp quick moves associated with sharp pain.
How often does one need to remove this kernel and go back into the foot? How do ya know you got it all??
Tomorrow am I’ll check her bandage and possibly soak her flipper again for 20-30 minutes. I am afraid there is more stuff in there and want to do whatever I can to get her some relief.
I would really like to give her an antibiotic shot. My SS didn’t have any penicillin ? procaine I’ve seen recommendEd.
I am hoping to find some at Tractor Supply tomorrow. I’ve seen dose recommendactions from .25-1.0cc. I am hoping I can find the best needle size and dose recommendations for a big gal before too soon.
Ive did order a pair of Birdy Booties, and a single from another site, hopefully the stock isn’t completely depleted and I’m waiting months... Regardless I’ll be putting another kit together when this pops back up I’ll be prepared with everything including flipper boots and better bandage material.
So after reading piles of info I finally settled on some epsom salt baths. First two must not have been long enough. She’s a big girl so I hesitated using a bucket at first but it’s really the ticket I must say. I didn’t have to hold her the entire 15 minutes.
That nasty booger of a kernel finally popped off without much pressure or picking. I’d say it was 5-7mm across and half as deep, leaving a rather large hole behind.
I gentled squeezed and tried to express any puss or other tissue but did not see anything surface. She had some very minor bleeding. After several more cleanings with betadyne and first aid vet spray I dried the wound and added some antibiotic ointment. Bandaged up she still favors the flipper a bit but doesn’t seem to make the sharp quick moves associated with sharp pain.
How often does one need to remove this kernel and go back into the foot? How do ya know you got it all??
Tomorrow am I’ll check her bandage and possibly soak her flipper again for 20-30 minutes. I am afraid there is more stuff in there and want to do whatever I can to get her some relief.
I would really like to give her an antibiotic shot. My SS didn’t have any penicillin ? procaine I’ve seen recommendEd.
I am hoping to find some at Tractor Supply tomorrow. I’ve seen dose recommendactions from .25-1.0cc. I am hoping I can find the best needle size and dose recommendations for a big gal before too soon.
Ive did order a pair of Birdy Booties, and a single from another site, hopefully the stock isn’t completely depleted and I’m waiting months... Regardless I’ll be putting another kit together when this pops back up I’ll be prepared with everything including flipper boots and better bandage material.
, I had to cut the kernel out. I did an ok job but with the help of betadine, antibiotic ointment, gauze, and vet wrap we got thru it! I made a waterproof bootie for him to wear in the snow, and found how to make a neoprene bootie online with neoprene can cozies! This all went in for a month! Every night! On towels on the kitchen table! And then all the snuggles afterwards just melted my heart! Sounds like you did an awesome job with your duck! 
