How to deal with bird scratches?

Being scratched by a bird is essentially the same as being scratched by a cat or dog. They can all be collectively referred to as animal scratches. The difference is that different animals, due to their species, carry different pathogens and parasitic bacteria, and the degree and location of the injury are different. The measures taken will definitely be different. Let's take a look at the causes of bird scratches and how to deal with them.

What causes birds to bite and injure people?

1. Territorial awareness and protecting cubs

This attack is not directed against humans themselves, but rather out of the protection of territory and the safety of offspring. Therefore, when we accidentally enter the territory of birds or approach their nests, we may be attacked by them.

2. Misjudgment and startle response

When we approach birds suddenly, it can startle them and cause them to attack. This aggressive behavior is usually an instinctive reaction rather than a deliberate one.

3. Food competition

In order to compete for food resources, birds may attack other birds or even humans. Although such aggressive behavior is rare, it does exist. Therefore, when we are outdoors, we should be careful not to interfere with the birds' foraging behavior to avoid unnecessary conflicts.

The conventional treatment method is:

1) Scrub the wound with normal saline and use a sterile cotton swab for better results;

2) Disinfect the wound with an iodine cotton swab, one cotton swab for each disinfection, repeat three times;

3) Wait for the iodine to work for 3-5 minutes;

4) After enough time, clean the wound again with saline solution;

5) For minor wounds, disinfection, and treatment every morning and evening is sufficient;

6) Serious, still needs to be evaluated;

7) Whether to get rabies vaccine still needs to be evaluated. At this time, it is recommended to go to the hospital, usually a community hospital. Large hospitals often do not have rabies vaccines.

There are many reasons why birds attack humans, including instinctive territorial protection and protection of their young, as well as attacks caused by misjudgment and fright reactions. In order to avoid this, we should respect the living habits of birds, maintain an appropriate distance, and be vigilant. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the health of birds and provide timely assistance to injured or sick birds. Only in this way can we live in harmony with birds and jointly maintain a beautiful home with ecological balance. For more information on Innomed® Hydrocolloid Dressing Ultra-thin, Refer to the Previous Articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; You Wholeheartedly. At longterm medical, we transform this data by Innovating and Developing Products that Make Life Life easier for those who need loving care.

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