My parakeet is picking her bleeding wing. No bird vet nearby, help!

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My parakeet has picked under and around to the back of her wing until it is bleeding and she just keeps picking at it. We have no vet around here that knows any thing about any birds. Is there anything I can do or any medicine I can put on it to help her? She is not trained and is hard to catch. I hate seeing her suffer. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If the skin is broken and bleeding, Lemon Drop is at risk for infection. Even if you have no local avian veterinarian, a small animal vet should be able to treat her. A specialist can be consulted online or by phone. The antibiotics and medications used are similar, just the dose is much smaller. A small e-collar (cone) may need to be fashioned to prevent her from plucking. In the meantime, lean and sanitize the cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Use paper towels on the cage bottom and change them daily to keep the cage clean. Provide a variety of toys and treats to keep her distracted from picking. Bathe or mist her with warm water a few times a week to promote preening and healthy skin and plumage.

My parakeet is picking her bleeding wing. No bird vet nearby, help!

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