What are some pain relievers for ducks that don’t require a prescription?

[Miss Lydia]

He's acting a bit better.

He never lost his appetite. He's still eating like a pig and I've been giving lots of extra treats.

I'm so glad to hear that, I wonder if an antibiotic would be a good idea, adding some to his water?

 

[cochins1088]

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I'm not sure, but I don't think so... I'm guessing that he'll lose everything that's purple. All I can do is keep trying and hope for the best.

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What antibiotic would you recommend? I've been soaking his feet in Tricide Neo to help prevent infection.

 

[cochins1088]

Looks like a good idea. Prayers for you both.

Thank-you Amiga.

 

[Amiga]

Yes, do keep trying, with nutrition, cleaning, healing compounds. I like comfrey because from what I read, it was tested and shown to promote healthy cell reproduction.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I started reading about treating FB and got distracted will now go see if I can find any info. In Storey's book on Rasing ducks he rec oral antibiotics such as penicillin and Terramyciin to reduce the chance of infection. also says not to rub affected parts

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

Is that gangrene secondary to the frostbite? I'm so sorry. Great job on the sling tho.
I had found 2 links the other day, let me try to locate them.
Here's one:
http://ocw.tufts.edu/Content/60/lecturenotes/797662
And the other:
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/PhysicalTraumatic/Frostbite.htm
Neosporin then Aloe Vera

 

[Miss Lydia]

Is that gangrene secondary to the frostbite? I'm so sorry.

Great job on the sling tho.
I had found 2 links the other day, let me try to locate them.
Here's one:
http://ocw.tufts.edu/Content/60/lecturenotes/797662
And the other:
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/PhysicalTraumatic/Frostbite.htm
Neosporin then Aloe Vera

Only thing in Storey's book Dave H says not to rub affected parts about the only way you could neo on would be to rub.

 

[cochins1088]

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Today the outer portion of his right foot came off exposing everything underneath. It's all dead. I held his foot up to the light and I don't see any blood veins. The muscle is discolored and I don't think he has any feeling left in his toes.

His left foot is purple, but it's still holding together ok.

 

[subhanalah]

What about a warm moist compress to help encourage blood flow? Take a sock fill it with plain (dry) rice and stick it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time til it's as warm as you want it. Test it on your wrist to make sure it's a not too hot. The rice when heated creates a moist warmth that helps with healing and promoting tissue growth through increased blood supply to the affected areas.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Today the outer portion of his right foot came off exposing everything underneath. It's all dead. I held his foot up to the light and I don't see any blood veins. The muscle is discolored and I don't think he has any feeling left in his toes.

His left foot is purple, but it's still holding together ok.

Now I am wondering if getting some Veterycin spray{TSC} would be a good thing to use since it only needs to be sprayed and you don't have to touch the foot at all.
http://vetericyn.com/