Tony Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Hi, My name is Tony and I need some assistance. About 30 minutes ago I was spending some time with my African grey which her name is Kiki. Anyways, I got up from the sofa and went to put her back into her cage and I noticed some blood on my thumb. So I looked around and I had flipped her over while she was hanging from my hand ( it's a trick I taught her to do ) and I found what looks like a wound of some sort. It is not leaking any blood and she is acting 100% normal. She eats and drinks water normal, I gave her a few treats for behaving excellent, she flaps her wings normal. Doesn't look like she is any pain of any sort. She plays with her toys normally in the cage which the picture I attached you can see her and some of her toys. I also attached a picture I took relatively quick where the wound was. I am not sure what it is or what may have caused it. I was looking inside the cage to see if she hurt herself from inside the cage like any of the toys was sharp or the cage itself or anything in there that can possibly do that. Also, I almost forgot she sometimes gets on top of her cage and she glides down since her wings are trimmed, she glides down and sometimes she hits the ground what I think is hard. She has done that a lot since we got her and nothing has happened. Here is some more information. I had her when she was about 6-7 months old and she is over a year old now. Yesterday I also noticed some blood on my thumb but thought nothing of it I just thought it was a scratch from her nail. Her cage is cleaned regularly, fresh water and food/treats. She gets attention on a daily basis. I had Kiki a little over a year now. I'm assuming she had that wound for few days now as you see in the picture, the blood looks fresh. Any help or insight is greatly appreciated. I would like to try and refrain from taking her to the avian hospital as they charge over $90 just to take a look at her and who knows what she has that could cost a lot of money. Any other information you need just let me know and I can reply. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLB Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 If that is a puncture wound it could easily get infected and cost her her life. This might be a good time for a vet visit. I wouldn't take a chance as it looks like more than a scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) If that is a puncture wound it could easily get infected and cost her her life. This might be a good time for a vet visit. I wouldn't take a chance as it looks like more than a scratch. I am not 100% sure if it's a puncture wound of any sort. It may just be a simple scratch I am praying that it is. Edited July 21, 2012 by Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Looks like I will be taking her to the emergency then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yes--do that. Don't take any chances. probably some antibiotics would help prevent infection. Keep us posted, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Vet ASAP....NOW..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm currently at the 24 hour pet emergency care. The vet told me it is an open wound and it is going to be treated as one. Still waiting here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thank you, our prayers are with you...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLB Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 So glad you went! Thanks for keeping us posted, hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Best of luck! I am sorry about the price but it is worth it to be safe rather than sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarasota Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm so glad your bird is OK and getting good care. Not everyone has access to a bird vet!! One of my dogs recently ate an entire bottle of my medication. Both had to be rushed to the 24 hour emergency hospital - stomachs pumped, charcoal, iv fluids - the works. $1,500 (nope, not a typo) later, they are home and OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Alright so just got out from the 24 hour emergency. Got some medicine to help prevent infection and also some antibiotics. Going to follow up this coming up week days with an actual avian specialist. Thanks to all who replied and wished me luck. I will keep you guys updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Wow Sarasota! Crazy! It was worth it though. Good thing they ok now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLB Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thanks for the update, I have been wondering how she was doing. Good luck next week with the specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Not a problem! I hope she gets better and it's nothing serious. Thank you guys for the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It is scary as all get out trying to figure out the best thing to do in any circumstance. Good observation on your part, it must be hard to see that spot when she is perching or flying due to the location. Also for you to get that photo she must really trust you. I hope it heals right up on its own and she is as good as new soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 holy smokes ... did you ever find out what hurt her? im glad you took her to the vet! keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 She may have done that with a poor landing, the chest skin is fairly thin and if they land hard that skin can tear a bit or split. Since her wings are trimmed I would suggest padding the floor around any area she is playing in while this heals. Even making a thick layer of paper on her cage bottom as well, just to be safe. So glad you got her some help avoiding an infection is so much better than fighting one. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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