B&G Scratch on White Skin above beak

Lindylou277

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Coqui, 9 yr old female B/G Macaw
Walked into the room this morning and one of the wood perches was on the floor of cage and Coqui has 2 red markes/scratches above the beak on the white skin. did a lot of reading today and they say to clean with Chlorhexidine Gluconate (hibiclens) and watch.
Any other words of wisdom?
 

JerseyWendy

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Isn't Chlorhexidine Gluconate an oral rinse? :confused:

If the scratches are merely a little red, and not actively bleeding, I personally would just leave them be. They will heal in no time at all. If you are worried about a possible infection, you could dab good ole' Hydrogen Peroxide on them with a clean cotton swab or clean cotton ball. :)
 
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Lindylou277

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Isn't Chlorhexidine Gluconate an oral rinse?

Actually, CG is an antiseptic that is most commonly used as an oral rinse but its original fame was as a replacement / second option as a surgical scrub in operating rooms for surgeons. It is a superb broad spectrum antibiotic solution that can be used to clean wounds and scrub operative sites per operative and is a great general hand-washing solution for health care providers.
Thanks for advice about face scratch. It is not bleeding and is a little less angry looking today. Thx. Linda
 

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