Parrot bit by Squirrel?

[qwerty0802]

Hey all,

I have an amazon and I took him outside for some air and I put him next to our bird feeder. After a couple minutes, I went to go do something else and when I was walking back, I saw a squirrel jump on my amazon. The squirrel I think jumped back on the fence.

I've heard squirrels carry rabies. Should I go to my local vet and have my bird checked? I don't see any bites, but I want to be careful.

What should I do? My amazon is 2 years old.

 

[gopack041]

I would go to the vet.

 

[Boo]

I would take him for a checkup just in case! But at least there's no open wounds on him. The squirrel could still be carrying germs and diseases that went from him to your bird's feathers, and if he preened himself it might have gone into his system. At least that's what I think could happen... I'm not an expert . Just my logic.

 

[Ozzy]

I do not want to sound rude but this is a prime example of why not to leave your bird unattended at any time. However, if your bird was bit I'm sure you would be aware of it. A trip to the vet is a good idea though.

 

[antoinette]

I would take the bird to the vet immediately, perhaps we are jumping the gun, but rather be safe than sorry. You never now if the squirrel passed on a disease, which could be fatal

 

[Chris Winkler]

A squirrel actually bit my 100 pound male Golden Retriever last year. They are nasty creatures.