Budgie Is Bleeding

Budgie is Hurt Please Help!

Hi,

It’s been awhile since I’ve used the forums so I’m not sure if I’m using it right again but I’m not really sure what to do. I took my two budgies to the bird store I got them from to get their nails trimmed. Usually the owner does the grooming and it goes well but this time he wasn’t there. One of the store employees said she could do it. While there we waited a long time so we figured something bad had happened. She told us after that she had lost her grip on one of my budgies and she started flying around where she got a cut on her wing. It really freaked me out and I’m contemplating whether or not to take her to the vet or not. The store people didn’t say much about it. They just didn’t charge us. She isn’t moving a lot, the bleeding has stopped but she looks like she’s in pain. She tried flying but it doesn’t look easy for her. She looks really sleepy so I’m really scared. Should I take her to the vet? Thanks for whoever
answers this.

If in fact the bleeding has stopped and has not started again, it is likely that you will not need a Vet visit.

The choice comes down to the type of cut and its ability to not split-open. So, please define whether your Budgie has a puncture, a small cut or a longer cut in which the muscle below is visible.

If you are at all concern or are not sure what to do if the bleeding starts again, Go To The Vet Clinic!!!

After such an event, it is not uncommon for your Parrot to be sleepy...

Keep her caged and quiet.
Even with no injuries many birds are very stressed and tired after vet visits and wing trims.
Re evaluate tomorrow, but really keep her quiet maybe partly cover the csge
So sorry poor baby

Thank you. I did end up taking her to the vet. She has minor injuries and bruising. They did give some medicine. Although I have heard mixed things about giving birds medication, should it alright?

Wonderful that yihgit her seen. Was this an avian vet specialist?
It’s pretty hard as a lady on the internet to give yiu any advice against an avian professional that actually saw and examine your burd

I’d have say go with their advice. What is the medicine, what are your fears about it, and can you do as directed without harming your burd?

Hope things are better for her tomorrow

Personally I'm very happy to learn you took your budgie to the vet! I think you did the right thing..you weren't sure of his/her condition and listened to your inner voice...good on you! You're an excellent parront!
What kind of meds did the vet give? Is it liquid? don't mix it in the water because it'll dilute it and he/she won't get the right dose.

I'd take your vet bill to the idiots who did this to your bird and demand that they pay it!!!


Jim

There are two medicines, Baytril and Metacan. They are both liquid. It’s just the vets in my area don’t deal with birds as often as dogs or cats. And also the owner of the bird store we got them from advises against medicine so I’m not too sure if it’s good for them. I’m just trying to learn what steps are best for my budgie Skye. Thanks for all the advice!

Welcome back, always welcome to use the forums for any purpose!

You used great judgment taking Skye to a vet if uncertain. Better safe than sorry!!

Baytril is a general antibiotic, probably prescribed to manage potential infection. Metacam reduces pain and inflammation. Giving the meds can be difficult depending on Skye's cooperation. Vets typically suggest oral dosing with syringe, but there are alternatives if difficult. Mixing with a small amount of room temperature cereal such as oatmeal, placing on a tiny crust of bread, stirred into a bit of peanut butter or baby food. The trick is to make the serving small and ensure complete swallowing.

Thanks for all your advice! She wasn’t feeling so great yesterday but is looking a bit better today. ��

Scott said:

Welcome back, always welcome to use the forums for any purpose!

You used great judgment taking Skye to a vet if uncertain. Better safe than sorry!!

Baytril is a general antibiotic, probably prescribed to manage potential infection. Metacam reduces pain and inflammation. Giving the meds can be difficult depending on Skye's cooperation. Vets typically suggest oral dosing with syringe, but there are alternatives if difficult. Mixing with a small amount of room temperature cereal such as oatmeal, placing on a tiny crust of bread, stirred into a bit of peanut butter or baby food. The trick is to make the serving small and ensure complete swallowing.

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Scott has made an excellent point. My Amy has to take med's for a heart condition daily. The first attempt I got him to hang upside down from his perch stick and he lets me put my hand around his back/wings to gently hold him. When he saw the syringe he opened his beak to bite the tip, and SQUIRT went in the med The second time?? Forget about it!! He knew exactly what was coming! He kicked with one foot at the syringe then bit the barrel from the side..he wasn't about to take his med!!
Other members have fids that need daily meds..one suggested a very small piece of toast with a dab of peanut butter (some people use almond butter).
So every morning I toast up and english muffin for Amy and myself,put on a bit of PB and tear of a very small piece and squirt the med onto it.
I tell him his toast is coming and he waits at his food bowl for it..the first part of his brekky


Jim

Admistering meds is one reason I always suggest that folks give thier parrots a small amount of weaning formula ( Kaytee in example), every so oftern. It makes giving liquid meds so much easier, and most parrots will still give the hungry baby open beak motion when presented formula.

Hope your budgie continues to improve.

She has surprisingly been good about taking her medicine! She lets me gently hold her (which she never usually lets me do) to give it with a syringe. She hasn’t even resistant so fortunately giving the medicine isn’t an issue. But thank you for all of the advice! She is slowly getting better.