Rusty is going to the vet. [View All]

[Deja Q]

Last night, coming home late, I noticed dried red on his left talon. I first thought it was doo or food as both are red, but then I noticed the water having a red tint and an odd smell. Still thinking it was food, it was ruled out as I saw Rusty preen his talon and none of it went away.

I called the vet ER, and they said as long as the bleeding stopped, which it had, he can wait to see the regular vet.

Fortunately, it's only the toe nail - bent to one side and he can still perch with it, so there are no broken bones. When perched on my finger, the scab broke off and he bled a tiny bit. :(

I've removed a couple new toys that might have been the culprits, but they have no stains on them. (doesn't mean he didn't get injured on them, but I am taking NO chances.)

I'll be getting the relevant tests done; while I don't think he has any infections from the injury, I don't want to take any chances, nor lose him. He's been too good a bird.