Hello,
I have a 1.5 year old female umbrella cockatoo. We noticed a while ago that she had white growths on the tips of her toes, so we took her to the vet. We were worried it could be mites, herpes, bumblefoot, or a number of things. The doctor did not seem too concerned and he gave us an aloe Vera cream to apply. He also said to change her perches out, so we did. We even bought her a new rope perch and java wood branches.
They don't seem to be getting better, so we are planning to take her back, but the tip of one of her toes is now bleeding a bit! I saw her biting it and then noticed it looks red inside. It is not profuse and she is still playful, perched, eating and drinking, but I am concerned because I've heard that bird injuries can get bad. It is late and there are no vets open to call. I live in Connecticut and I have to go to Mass to see the avian vet anyway. I put her to bed and I am afraid she will bleed over night. How often should I check on her? Should I take her to the emergency? If so, is there one around here?
Thanks for your help
I have a 1.5 year old female umbrella cockatoo. We noticed a while ago that she had white growths on the tips of her toes, so we took her to the vet. We were worried it could be mites, herpes, bumblefoot, or a number of things. The doctor did not seem too concerned and he gave us an aloe Vera cream to apply. He also said to change her perches out, so we did. We even bought her a new rope perch and java wood branches.
They don't seem to be getting better, so we are planning to take her back, but the tip of one of her toes is now bleeding a bit! I saw her biting it and then noticed it looks red inside. It is not profuse and she is still playful, perched, eating and drinking, but I am concerned because I've heard that bird injuries can get bad. It is late and there are no vets open to call. I live in Connecticut and I have to go to Mass to see the avian vet anyway. I put her to bed and I am afraid she will bleed over night. How often should I check on her? Should I take her to the emergency? If so, is there one around here?
Thanks for your help