I found an injured bird after a cat attack. Is infection a risk?

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Hi, I came across a bird, which was being attacked by a cat. I took it home and provided it with food and water. It’s wing seems to be hurt. And I was wondering if I should be concerned about bacterial infections or diseases. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | 2 years old | 1lb

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Absolutely yes, infections are a concern and immediate antibiotic treatment needs to be started. I would strongly recommend to take him to your local vet to have it prescribed and have the fracture assessed.

I found an injured bird after a cat attack. Is infection a risk?

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