:( Mutilating of the feet

[Peachfaced]

The last time Rupert chewed up his feet (last year), he had landed on Sherbie's cage and got a bite. Sherbie's bite didn't even leave a mark. The next day, Rupert chewed up his feet until they were raw and bloodied. We treated with pain medication, antibiotics, and SSD cream for his feet.

This morning, I woke to find Rupert had chewed his feet again. This time I don't know why. Nothing in his sleep cage suggests that he got caught or could get caught. Sadly I do not have pain medication or antibiotics. I just have the SSD cream from the last occurrence. Ugh. Why, Rupert?

The white goo on his talons is from the cream. He balled up his feet and made it difficult for me to smear it.

 

[Hotpockets]

Poor baby. I hope someone can help you with this soon. I have never heard of this before, only feather mutilation. :/

 

[saroj12]

Can you get metacam and baytril from the vet for him? That looks so painful, poor baby

 

[Peachfaced]

Can you get metacam and baytril from the vet for him? That looks so painful, poor baby

I won't be able to afford an emergency vet run, but I will call and see if I can get in Monday. They are due for their annuals.

 

[Mizzely]

Any possible allergen or something? Poor guy

 

[Peachfaced]

Ok, got an appointment. They absolutely couldn't get us in till Thursday.

The tech told me her Amazon is doing something very similar and it's because his feet are dry! She told me since Rupert's got them so raw to keep him on SSD cream, to help prevent infection and after he heals to use aloe on his feet to see if moisturizing will help. I'll have them check to be sure there isn't anything else going on with the feet just in case when we go in.

 

[Peachfaced]

Any possible allergen or something? Poor guy

I'm hoping it's something simple like dry skin, although he bathes very frequently so I'm not sure.

 

[iamwhoiam]

See if you can get some Avi-vera spray or Vetericyn wound and skin care. Those might be beneficial until you see the vet. Also you may want to ask your vet if they can contact you if there is a cancellation so you can get in sooner. Hope Rupert will be OK.

 

[Peachfaced]

See if you can get some Avi-vera spray or Vetericyn wound and skin care. Those might be beneficial until you see the vet. Also you may want to ask your vet if they can contact you if there is a cancellation so you can get in sooner. Hope Rupert will be OK.

Good ideas. I thought about buying the Vetericyn to keep in my med kit. Do you happen to remember which one was safe for parrots?

 

[iamwhoiam]

I use the Vetericyn wound and skin care hydrogel. My version is not plus but the current version are. This one isn't the hydrogel version but it's OK: https://www.amazon.com/Vetericyn-Pl...rd_wg=A6zR5&psc=1&refRID=FMHZ46C6VECTC6VTBMVG

Exotic Care - Vetericyn Animal Wellness

 

[Mizzely]

I'm hoping it's something simple like dry skin, although he bathes very frequently so I'm not sure.

Oh that makes sense too! I wonder if maybe some aloe gel or coconut oil would help?

 

[WallyLoopey]

Coconut oil might taste good.

Might want to get the kind that’s flavorless if you go that route.

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

I'm so so sorry My one thought is maybe talk about Gabapentin with your vet. Zane was proscribed that once. Sadly it didn't for Zane but it might for Rupert. Gabapentin works for various things including nerve pain. My thought is maybe Rupert has some nerve damage that happened from him being bitten or when mutilating the first time. And perhaps it flared up? I dunno... It's just a thought. There is a downside that these types of meds can be hard his liver or kidneys. I'm afraid a lot times with self mutilators it's picking the lesser evil.
And again I am so so sorry. I hate to see anyone go through this

 

[Peachfaced]

I use the Vetericyn wound and skin care hydrogel. My version is not plus but the current version are. This one isn't the hydrogel version but it's OK: Amazon.com : Vetericyn Plus All Animal Wound and Skin Care | Animal Wound Spray - Itch and Sore Relief - Cleans Cuts and Relieves Irritation - 8-ounce : Pet Ear Care Supplies : Pet Supplies

Exotic Care - Vetericyn Animal Wellness

Thank you! I'll order it.

 

[Peachfaced]

Oh that makes sense too! I wonder if maybe some aloe gel or coconut oil would help?

Coconut oil might taste good.

Might want to get the kind that’s flavorless if you go that route.

Once it's healed I definitely will do a moisturizing regimen.

I've got pure coconut oil, but it's got a faint sweet scent. I use it when making bird bread.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Thank you! I'll order it.

You can spray it on a cotton ball and apply it that way rather than just spraying it directly on his feet just in case he squiggles and wiggles too much.
You may want to call and check with your vet before using it.

 

[Peachfaced]

I'm so so sorry My one thought is maybe talk about Gabapentin with your vet. Zane was proscribed that once. Sadly it didn't for Zane but it might for Rupert. Gabapentin works for various things including nerve pain. My thought is maybe Rupert has some nerve damage that happened from him being bitten or when mutilating the first time. And perhaps it flared up? I dunno... It's just a thought. There is a downside that these types of meds can be hard his liver or kidney. I'm afraid a lot times with self mutilators it's picking the lesser evil.
And again I am so so sorry. I hate to see anyone go through this

The first occurrence was nearly a year ago now, and I don't see him favoring his feet at all, so I'm thinking it's caused by some sort of irritation, like dry skin. If it's deep (nerves) I will definitely ask about it.

 

[Peachfaced]

You can spray it on a cotton ball and apply it that way rather than just spraying it directly on his feet just in case he squiggles and wiggles too much.
You may want to call and check with your vet before using it.

I will. Would you be able to take a picture of the active and inactive ingredients in case I don't get mine before the trip to the vet? He's definitely a little squirmy when it comes to his feet right now, so I'll do the cotton swab like I do with his antibiotic cream.

**Edit** Oops, I didn't realize the ingredients were available on Amazon's listing. Nevermind!

 

[iamwhoiam]

Mine is the older formula, not the plus formula, but I did a cut and paste from Amazon:



Vetericyn Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Additional info on the Vetericyn products

 

[TikiMyn]

Oh no poor Rupert! I hope he feels better soon and you figure out why he did it!