HELP open wound on lovebirds back

Lovebird_21

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I’ve had this lovebird for about 6 years, he’s never been bonded to another bird but gets plenty of attention from our big family. A few months ago I noticed an open wound on his back, I live in a very secluded area no bird vets and no one knows how to help, the wound doesn’t seem to be getting better or worse.. what can I do to help him?
 

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I’ve had this lovebird for about 6 years, he’s never been bonded to another bird but gets plenty of attention from our big family. A few months ago I noticed an open wound on his back, I live in a very secluded area no bird vets and no one knows how to help, the wound doesn’t seem to be getting better or worse.. what can I do to help him?
Wow a few month ago that not good. Please get him to a CAV, if not one around a exotic vet ASAP!! I be surprised if that not a infection by now? We need to know location, maybe someone can help you located a vet? It going to be hard for someone to give medical advice as bird not in front of them and would have to run tests, you need to find a vet even if it means having drive, or find someone to take you to one 2 hours away to find one. His feathers don't look good as well. Do you give him a bowl to shower, or mist him?
 
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SailBoat

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Listing a general area that you are from helps in understanding what is likely available.

Most Large Animal (Farm) Vets also care for the Avian members on a Farm. Check if you have one near you.
 

Laurasea

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That definitely looks ulcerated and infected. It may have started as plucking, self mutilation. But at this point it is painful to the bird and infected , so they won't leave it alone. Find a specialized avain vet, and make the drive. Many if us have to drive a few hours to a good avain vet.

Thanks for the good picture, that definitely helps figure things out.

This is painful for your bird, and it is beyond what we can help with.
 

Scott

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Welcome, and agree with all of the above. The wound can likely be readily treated, just need an evaluation and diagnosis.
 

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Sorry, no idea actually. I know the feeling of having no avian vets but normal vets can sometimes cure your bird as well!. One of my friends took their bird to a normal vet, the bird had severe injury on her leg, even possible fracture, the vet gave the bird medicines that were meant for dogs and cats and soon, the bird was recovered. I am not saying that was a good thingy necessarily, there was high risk something could've just gone 'wrong', since birds can't/shouldn't eat medicines meant for mammals. Still though, I am pretty sure the bird would have died without all the medicines.

See if you have a normal vet around, now every vet is different and your vet might just give up on spot (yeah, they do that), but it's worth trying.

That wound is definitely infected, so you need to do something quick, a few months more and your bird might just die...

How did the bird got that wound?
Like did a cat attack her/him or something?

Just asking, is your bird eating biscuits?
I have heard that wild birds do eat plain, digestive biscuits but... I don't think pet birds should eat that.
Give us your opinion everyone.

Best thing for now is take him/her to a vet, follow the vet's instructions and keep him/her warm, comfortable, fed and hydrated.

Also, I remember reading an article a few weeks back and then there was a message on the side saying- 'Ask an avian vet today!', I tried finding which website was that or other, similar websites or just a place where you could possibly ask a CAV. But no luck :(
I'll update if I find one.
Does anybody else have any idea about this?
It will surely help Lovebird 21 a lot.

Thanks!
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