Help, hi all.

[Elaine C]

My husband has just caught our Cockatoo's toe in the door taking off his top layer of skin. It's not bleeding but he's obviously in pain. Can I put sudocream and a plaster on, or any advice would be good please, regards Elaine

 

[Lady Jane]

Sorry this happened. I am not familiar with the cream you mentioned. Is your bird limping or standing on one foot? If this were my bird I would use triple antibiotic ointment after cleaning the wound. Your best bet of course is an avian vet. Why would you use plaster?

 

[Zara]

Welcome to the Avenue Elaine
I agree, a plaster won´t be helpful as your bird will just remove it.

@JLcribber ?

 

[Elaine C]

Welcome to the Avenue Elaine
I agree, a plaster won´t be helpful as your bird will just remove it.

@JLcribber ?

I did laugh at myself after putting the comment on, I expect everyone thinks I'm a right idiot now, I just panicked. Lol

 

[Elaine C]

I've managed to upload a pic now. This is Pheonix,

 

[Lady Jane]

Pretty bird. It looks like a minor wound. Perhaps a gentle wash with Dawn dish detergent would be all you need. You could put some in a flat dish with warm water and get the bird to stand in the water but not drink. Observe for any changes. Birds tend to heal quickly. If it is still bothering Phoenix on Monday I would contact vet. There are wound cleaners on the market you vet could recommend if necessary.

 

[Toy]

Do you have an aloe plant? If so rub the fresh gel from a leaf on it. If not, you can use antibiotic cream. I'd give it a good wash, rinse well & then apply the cream. I wouldn't use ointment as it's pretty greasy.

 

[rocky'smom]

Please don't use Dawn dish soap too drying. Just liquid hand soap and tiny tiny dab antibacterial cream rubbed in.

 

[Lady Jane]

Please don't use Dawn dish soap too drying.

Yes this is true using this product can dry out the skin but only with repeated use.