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Need Help NowI have an injured mourning dove.
The feathers on his breast are gone & his skin is exposed & raw. It appears to be scraped. He is alert. Right now he is in a box with heat. What would be best to clean his wound? Also, should he have medication? If so, I will have to buy it tomorrow. Going to examine him further in a few minutes. I know all the information I need is already here, but I want to help him right now. Thanks. Phyll 
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Hi Phyll,
When my racers come home from hitting a wire or a hawk attack with their breast torn, I like to use golden seal root powder on the wound. I've read where others use neosporin or similar - the same stuff we humans put on skin abrasions. As far as other medications, you might give the dove some probiotic with vitamins as a stress reducer. I'm sure others will be along to give you some advice. I hope the little guy mends soon. All the best. birdy
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Thank you for responding, birdy.
The sweet little dove died less than an hour later. He began to flutter around in the box. I wrapped him & held him. He died a short time later. I think he escaped a cat attack. After he died, my husband examined him further. The feathers covering his throat were gone also. My husband buried him in our yard. Phyll
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I am so sorry Phyll. You did all the right things. Unfortunately it is not possible to guess at any internal injuries.
Cynthia
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...while all the time your dear full-throated pigeons will be heard, and the turtledove high in the elm will never bring her cooing to an end. (Virgil)
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Oh, Phyll, I am so sorry.
Reti
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Sorry to hear that
God bless that pij 
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I'm very sorry, Phyll. I'm sure it was some comfort to the dove that you were there and that it did not die alone. You did a very good thing.
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I'm sorry the little dove didn't make it Phyll. Thank you for caring for it as you did.
Terry
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