Urgent Dog bit her!

[kiwi203]

My puppy grabbed my GCC and squeezed her in his mouth. No signs of shock or lacerations, but I'm very much concerned about his saliva, and about internal injuries. She has a vet appt tonight. What should I do in the meantime? She seems to be acting normal but is wobbly.

 

[Hankmacaw]

Keep her as quiet as possible. Don't allow her to run around - in fact if you can put her in a hospital cage it would be best. You can make a hospital cage out of a box, or laundry basket, or plastic tub. Keep her nice and warm.

How did your dog get to your bird? They should always be kept in separate area. I guess you know that now.

 

[enigma731]

Supportive care -- heat, quiet, hospital cage where she doesn't need to perch but has food and water at her disposal.

 

[kiwi203]

I was at school and my little sister took her out of her cage and had her on her shoulder watching TV. She spooked at a noise and the dog lunged at her.

 

[Danita]

She could have internal injuries so make sure you take her.

 

[finchly]

So sorry! She's probably going to be fine.

 

[Tiel Feathers]

I hope she'll be okay, keep us updated!

 

[kiwi203]

Hello all! The vet said she looked fine, just a little shaken. She's doing much better!

 

[Donna turner]

So happy for you and kiwi. I sure hope you won't let the dog loose with her anymore. She was lucky this time.

 

[Familyof12]

 

[HolliDaze]

Thank goodness!

 

[kiwi203]

Needless to say, there's now some firm rules about my sister taking the bird from her cage.

 

[SandraK]

I was at school and my little sister took her out of her cage and had her on her shoulder watching TV. She spooked at a noise and the dog lunged at her.

Needless to say, there's now some firm rules about my sister taking the bird from her cage.

I was going to say that there'd have to a chat with little sis about taking Kiwi out by herself. Glad that he/she is okay though.

 

[ode.to.parrots]

Thank goodness!!!

 

[zoo mom]

So glad Kiwi is ok.

 

[Tiel Feathers]

I'm so glad she's going to be okay!

 

[Dartman]

Glad she seems to be fine. Hope lil sister has learned a valuable lesson.