My duckling was bitten by a dog and can't use its legs. What should I do?

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My duck was bit by a dog it’s only 2 weeks old there’s a small lesion on his back but his legs aren’t working. His wings still flap he isn’t crying and he’s still moving is head around. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

If his legs are not working it is a very bad sign, probably a spine injury, you will need to take him to the vet to get a neurological assessment, if the vet cannot get any deep pain or reflexes from the back legs he will recommend euthanasia unfortunately.

My duckling was bitten by a dog and can't use its legs. What should I do?

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