Peroxide for a sore foot?

[jjhere]

My 1-2 week old chick has a sore toe (are they called "toes" on chicks??). Can I put peroxide on it or is there something else I should use?

 

[DaughterOfEve]

I think a little peroxide soak is in order. You may want to use Vet RX on it too. If you don't have any put antibiotic annoitment on it.

 

[jjhere]

Do you mean an antibiotic ointment like Neosporin? Is an ointment okay to use with chicks (i.e. is it problematic if they ingest it?).

Sorry about so many quesitons. . . newbie. . .

 

[easttxchick]

Hi newbie.
Neosporin without pain reliever is OK-don't think they'll eat it.
As far as the peroxide goes-I wouldn't simply because it can possibly cause tissue death. Can you gently wash it off with some warm water?