20/10/2026
๐ฆ๐ Teddyโs Wing Transformation! ๐๐ฆ
Meet Teddy, the beautiful macaw who came to see Dr Melissa and Nurse Steph last week for a special procedure called imping! ๐ชถ
Poor Teddy has an old wing injury that has resulted in osteoarthritis, causing ongoing discomfort. Unfortunately, birds experiencing pain or irritation can sometimes develop self-harming behavior's, including pulling out their own feathers.
Teddyโs mum brought him to see Dr Melissa to explore ways to improve his quality of life. After discussing his condition and treatment options, Dr Melissa performed an imping procedure to help restore the appearance of Teddyโs wing, while continuing to manage the discomfort associated with his arthritis.
The result? A fantastic success!
Dr Melissa carefully implanted 13 donor feathers to help create Teddyโs beautiful new wing! Just look at the incredible before-and-after transformation. ๐ฆ
A huge shout-out to Dr Melissa and Nurse Steph for helping Teddy through his procedure and providing him with wonderful care. And of course, a big thank you to Teddyโs mum for being so proactive in seeking the best possible care for her feathered family member. โค๏ธ
While imping doesn't treat the underlying arthritis, it can help support feather recovery when combined with appropriate pain management and ongoing care.
Weโre so happy to have been part of Teddyโs journey and wish him all the best!
๐ธ Swipe through to see Teddyโs amazing wing transformation!