Oct 30, 2019 8:19:57 GMT
pipibicho
Brand New Budgie
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Post by pipibicho on Oct 30, 2019 8:26:38 GMT
I really need your advice right now, guys. My father let our budgie roam in house with cat on loose. We lock the cat in another room but he was "controlling the situation" and it led to our budgie being attacked by cat. I was sleeping and unaware so I didn't see it happen. The bird got away. It was scared as you can imagine. But is eating and playing now. A bit puffed up from time to time. One wing seems to be off but it can fly. I am so scared rn. I know that cat bacteria can be poisonous to birds and kill them within 24 hours. I'm sitting all stressed out and waiting for it. I called avian vet (not many in our country) and she said that if the bird is eating and playing I shouldn't worry. She definitely is not going to do anything about it. What can I do myself? Is there anything at all? I put blanket around the cage to keep him warm and put his favorite toy in cage. He is talking to it. Would a serious scratch eventually start bleeding? I'm so hopeless about it
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Post by samwiseg on Oct 30, 2019 8:36:05 GMT
Hi and welcome pipibichoIdeally an avian vvet visit would be better as they can give a shot of antibiotics as you quite rightly say, cat bites can contain lots of nasty bacteria. However, what you can do yourself is bathe the wound if there is one? You haven't said that there has been any wound of any kind, or blood? A saline solution of 1 cup (250 mL) distilled water to a clean container. If you use tap water, boil it first to sterilize it, and then let it cool until it is lukewarm. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt to the water. And as you say to keep the bird warm if it is looking fluffed up would be good. Hope that helps
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Oct 30, 2019 8:19:57 GMT
pipibicho
Brand New Budgie
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Post by pipibicho on Oct 30, 2019 9:53:22 GMT
Hi and welcome pipibichoIdeally an avian vvet visit would be better as they can give a shot of antibiotics as you quite rightly say, cat bites can contain lots of nasty bacteria. However, what you can do yourself is bathe the wound if there is one? You haven't said that there has been any wound of any kind, or blood? A saline solution of 1 cup (250 mL) distilled water to a clean container. If you use tap water, boil it first to sterilize it, and then let it cool until it is lukewarm. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt to the water. And as you say to keep the bird warm if it is looking fluffed up would be good. Hope that helps Tyvm for the tip. I forgot to mrntion it that there are no visible scratches but I'm afraid there might beca tiny one somewhere under all the feather. He is eating and playing a little bit. I'm a bit worried when he puffs up but I hope it's from stress and that it will get better
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Post by samwiseg on Oct 30, 2019 11:15:16 GMT
Hopefully he will be ok. With any luck the cat didn't puncture him at all, especially if you dad was there to stop it quickly.
I would still get him to an avian vet to be sure.
Hopefully your bird is just a little shaken and that's it. Will keep my fingers crossed.
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Post by samwiseg on Oct 30, 2019 16:52:55 GMT
That's not fair really Ivanvanca as the cat was just behaving as it would naturally
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Apr 26, 2024 19:34:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2019 16:56:02 GMT
i experienced some accident with a cat, when cat killed my budgie. If the had enough foods, there is no excuse for the cat to apologise.
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Post by samwiseg on Oct 30, 2019 17:14:03 GMT
As I said, this is an unfair comment as cats will behave this way instinctively as it is the chase not for food. We are a friendly forum, so if you would kindly respect others circumstances then we would appreciate it. Thank you
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Post by Hezz on Oct 30, 2019 19:30:33 GMT
@ivanvanca, it is no one's place to pass judgement on others. As Sam has said, we are a friendly forum and the poster is here to ask for help, not to have unnecessary comments aimed at them. I am removing your comment. samwiseg, I've removed it from your quote as well. I know you will understand.
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Post by Hezz on Oct 30, 2019 19:39:48 GMT
pipibicho, if it is possible, get someone else to help you give your little bird a good look over, looking for anything that might be a scratch or puncture. I am very surprised that the avian vet treated your concerns so dismissively. Cat saliva can kill a bird very quickly. If you do find any injury, I would contact another vet and get a second opinion, even if only over the phone. Keep your budgie in a small warm cage, keep him calm and hydrated firstly, and make sure that he is feeding, but drinking is the most important thing initially. Use a dropper and get a few drops of water into his beak regularly if you are at all concerned. Home-made Lactated Ringers electrolyte solution for sick birds (rehydration) • 8oz warm water • ½ tablespoon sugar • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda Mix all together in a jar, stir well and refrigerate. Will keep for 2-3 days in fridge.
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Apr 26, 2024 19:34:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2019 19:46:14 GMT
ok, no problem, but you will not take my attitude towards that. If I find on some other topic,I will have to post the same opinion. Sorry. Thank you.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 3, 2019 9:22:35 GMT
ok, no problem, but you will not take my attitude towards that. If I find on some other topic,I will have to post the same opinion. Sorry. Thank you. Kindly do not be argumentative. If you cannot follow forum rules then maybe this is not the place for you.
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Apr 26, 2024 19:34:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 9:36:55 GMT
Marianne, which rules? I do not understand you? You would expect to be kind on such cat who attacked the budgie?
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Post by jellybean on Nov 3, 2019 9:45:44 GMT
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Post by Jane on Nov 3, 2019 9:48:05 GMT
Marianne, which rules? I do not understand you? You would expect to be kind on such cat who attacked the budgie? The cat was acting on instinct rather than malice so it should not be blamed for lashing out at the budgie. Please don’t take it out on the cat as it really would’ve have known any better. I have 2 dogs and never, ever let my birds out until my dogs are safely shut away in the dining room, as whilst they ignore the birds fluttering around the cage it would be highly unfair to both the dogs and budgies to put temptation in the dogs’ way and there’s potential for a disaster to happen.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 3, 2019 9:48:12 GMT
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