 The important thing to remember is you must remove the entire quill. Grasp the quill with a pair of pliers near the point where it disappears into the skin; then, with a quick tug, pull it out. Apply a topical antiseptic like Betadine Solution after removing a quill. It you do not remove all of the quill you will need a veterinarian's help. Do not ignore small pieces of quill left in the skin as they can migrate long distances into bone or internal organs and cause infection. If you find quills inside the mouth or throat-or if your pet has numerous quills in his/her skin--take him/her to a veterinarian right away.
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