Special needs goose (possibly)

[CoconutCoffee]

Hello, earlier this week my 8 week gosling was attacked, I think by a dog. I ended up taking him to the vet. He's back home but has a clumsy walk and keeps his tongue sticking out. Vet said it's quite possibly permanent. I think his tongue may be interfering somewhat with his ability to drink. At least I'm used to seeing them bring their heads back and he's not doing that anymore. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar situation and what was done to help the goose out. I was thinking of trying a drip waterer like for rabbits.

 

[casportpony]

Can you post some pictures?

 

[CoconutCoffee]

Can you post some pictures?

Yeah sorry. These are from after I got him home from the vet.

 

[Goosebaby]

Recovery from neurological injury is hard to gage, the wounds are still fresh and it’s going to take time to heal externally and whatever may be going on in the brain.
Given time he may get better and the tongue issue may not be permanent, if it is he could learn to feed and drink in a different way.

The tongue also looks like it has an injury so there’s a chance there could also be swelling partially causing him to keep it stuck out like that.

 

[CoconutCoffee]

Recovery from neurological injury is hard to gage, the wounds are still fresh and it’s going to take time to heal externally and whatever may be going on in the brain.
Given time he may get better and the tongue issue may not be permanent, if it is he could learn to feed and drink in a different way.

The tongue also looks like it has an injury so there’s a chance there could also be swelling partially causing him to keep it stuck out like that.

You're right, it's difficult to know how the healing will progress. I raised his water bowl and I think it's helping him drink better. One concern of mine is if he's not getting proper nutrition then how it could affect his recovery.
I think his little "teeth" may be irritating his tongue. There was no damage to it during the initial attack at least.

 

[Goosebaby]

How is your gander?

 

[CoconutCoffee]

How is your gander?

Unfortunately he's gone. A predator got him over the weekend. He was doing pretty well though. Starting to flap his wings more and walk without dragging his foot.

 

[Goosebaby]

Unfortunately he's gone. A predator got him over the weekend. He was doing pretty well though. Starting to flap his wings more and walk without dragging his foot.

I’m so sorry!