Rescued Amazon

[ShellyTurtle]

Let me start off saying that I know he needs to see a vet and I have every intention of taking him as I already made an appointment.

Jasper (Yellow Naped) has REALLY dry skin on his feet. One toe (and only this one) always gets irritated/swollen and sometimes bleeds. He's seen the vet before and they fixed it but I have no idea how? Anyone else experience this?

He's a rescued Amazon. The owners before me really mistreated this guy!

Thanks.

 

[SandyBee]

Poor Guy,

No I haven't dealt with this but I have read that misting of warm water and aloe vera can help until he gets to see the vet. I wouldn't put anything else on it till the vet sees him as they are always putting their talons in their mouth.

 

[Mayden]

Could you show us a picture of it?

Just wondering if it's bumblefoot or something.

Hope you can get him into the vets soon!

 

[JerseyWendy]

THANK YOU for rescuing this poor guy, Shelly!

Unfortunately there isn't much advice I can offer as I've never dealt with a situation like it. I'm glad to hear he'll be seen by a vet though. Sandy has given you some good advice.

I wish you the best of luck with him.

 

[ShellyBorg]

I put coconut oil (food grade) on all my birds feet. It works great to help soften and is ok to eat.

 

[Jtbirds]

There is a ontiment that harrisons sells that is amazing! it is called heal-x and ive used it in situations just like this. It is completely safe and great and fixes these minor problems in no time. It is costly but a little goes a long way! This is what i use for all my guys feet if they come with dry and flakey feet usually it is not a worryment but the fact he is bleeding worries me slightly so a vet would be a great option as well and glad to ehar you have taken the apprioate steps!

 

[ShellyTurtle]

I've been soaking his feet but, he sure freaks out! He's not really "friendly". He's a talker and interacts while within his cage but if you even lay a finger upon the cage he will try to rip it off, lol!

When I first got him, I was able to train him rather well. Even had him sitting on my lap and grooming himself. As soon as progress was made, I had a visit from my mom and he flew at her, bit her and he's never been "friendly" again. Sucks

Anyway, I will post a picture in the morning. It's dark out right now and I won't get a good shot.

 

[MonicaMc]

First and foremost - a healthy diet! A healthy diet promotes healthy skin and feathers.

Second - baths.

Third - ointments. Natural or not as long as it's safe to ingest.