Happy Thanksgiving and good morning friends.
@CPBlaire,
How is your bird this morning? I have a question for you: Is Bonnie’s comb always floppy? Could you post a new picture of her face and comb when you wake up today? (Time difference)
I’m asking because I have one who had a previous comb injury and when it healed it was to the side.
But if the answer is no, it’s likely because she’s quite dehydrated.
The night owls and west coasters have given you excellent advice and
@EggWalrus brought up a vital suggestion which is a must, of leaving the bottom of the *outer incision open to drain.
Yes. Yes. And more yes to this! Thank you
@EggWalrus
This is the perfect example of the collaborative spirit of BYC.
You did an awesome job on closing your incision. So much so, that I vote for making a new one and just let that one heal.
Don’t be shy about trimming away or even plucking feathers (in the direction of growth, just like an eyebrow hair) to achieve room to work and make a clean, straight cut.
How many days would it take to obtain more suture material? Because if it’s “tomorrow”, that’s oka but if it’s “several” ...you don’t have time.
My opinion is that getting the contamination of the interior drainage controlled is the higher priority.
If you could get it by tomorrow then I’d consider keeping her in total darkness today, withhold all food and just give Electrolytes by scant drops to the beak to humanely address her thirst.
It’s possible that little to none of what she’s been taking in is even reaching her system because it’s escaping before it can get there.
Subcutaneous fluids are a thought, but I’ve only administered sterile saline from an IV bag (obtained from my vet) into any of my animals over the years. I’ve no experience with “homemade” and therefore cannot guide you on this.
If you choose to open her today, or tomorrow at the latest you can correct her electrolytes and dehydration after the repair.
