My bird has a small wound. Can olive oil be used for treatment?

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Will olive oil help with small wounds in birds? Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female | 3 months and 10 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

No. The best course of action for small wounds is to keep the area clean and dry, and to prevent Tweety from picking at the area (you can Google how to make a bird-sized Elizabethan (cone) collar.) If the wound appears infected, is oozing debris or bothersome, or isn't healing, then the best course of action is to have it looked at by a vet in person so it can be cleaned thoroughly and antibiotics given.

My bird has a small wound. Can olive oil be used for treatment?

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