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I just bought a female parakeet, and my cat scared her and she was flapping around the cage, and he got her with his nail, and she isbleeding. Is there anyway I can help her from bleeding. This has happened before and my bird died the next morning or a day later.
Hi, Andrew. Thanks for posting!
This will continue happening as long as you allow your bird and cat to be in the same room/home together. You must keep them separate or not buy any more birds.
A keet has less than a teaspoon of blood in it's body, so if it's bleeding a lot, you need to get the bird to an avian veterinarian ASAP or an emergency animal hospital. The bird could be in shock, which can be more serious than the injury itself. To stop bleeding, apply pressure, use baking flour, steptic powder, baking soda directly on the wound. The flour, powder, or soda will help bleeding stop. If it's a large/serious injury, get your bird to an animal hospital immediately...it may need stitches. I've seen cats lay birds open completely down the side of their bodies. In addition, your cat's feet/nails have much bacteria, which can result in serious infection. Keep your bird warm and quiet until s/he heals. But definitely seek veterinary or animal hospital attention right away.
I hope your bird is OK.
Chrys
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Answers by Expert:
Chrys Meatyard
Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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