2024-177 Problems Notes Costs
Admission date2024-12-04
Final date -
Days in captivity7
SpeciesBDOW - Barred owl
AgeAdult
SexUNK
StatusReh
Band
Dehydration - >5%
Glue on feathers
Possible L fib dislocation
Soft tissue wounds - right wing

Cause of injury: Substance exposure - Glue Trap

Found in New Market,AL
Madison county
Here is a summary of this patient's treatments and expenses:

Desc Qty Cost Subtotal
Examination175.0075.00
Daily rate720.00140.00
Radiographs387.75263.25
Packed cell volume18.078.07
Lab tests1Variable40.00
Total  526.32

Costs are estimates based on fees charged at a local avian specialist.
Radiographs and images

2024-12-10

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2024-12-10 17:04 re

Food: 73g ch
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2024-12-10 14:11 re

2024-12-10 12:02 SAK

NPO: Rads
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ (ask about d/c on 12/10)
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2024-12-10 08:30 SAK

Pellet, Urates/feces present
No leftovers

2024-12-10 08:25 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
NPO
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ (ask about d/c on 12/10)
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
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2024-12-09 17:16 SAK

Food: 37g M, Ch

Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2024-12-09 14:39 SAK

Drew 2 ml from right jugular for intake labwork. Sent to UM.
Did not test lead.

PCV/TP
Collection date2024-12-09 14:39:00
PCV44 %
TS5.0 g\dl
Serum
2024-12-09 14:27 SAK

Food: 36g M, Ch
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ (ask about d/c on 12/10)
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Radiograph: whole body, L leg, R wing

1 pellet, urates and feces present
No leftovers

2024-12-08 16:59 AMS

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 35g M, Ch BID
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ (ask about d/c on 12/10)
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
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2024-12-08 14:22 AN

Food: 35g Ch
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2024-12-08 11:37 AN

Food: 35g Ch
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2024-12-07 15:57 AN

Food: 37g M, Ch
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2024-12-07 09:51 AZ
Weight: 739 grams
Food: 37g M, Ch
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

Weight: +39g (6%)

2024-12-06 16:33 SAK

Food: 32g M, Ch
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2024-12-06 15:18 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 35g M, Ch BID
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS BID
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.47 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
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2024-12-06 11:26 re

Food: 34g M, Ch
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.14 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ
BAR, normal mutes, no leftovers

2024-12-05 16:38 BT

Food: 39g M, Ch
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS

Meloxicam: 0.14 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2024-12-05 16:26 AMS
Weight: 700 grams, BCS: 3.0

------------- PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS ----------------
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Amberly Sokoloff
Observational examination
Mentation: BAR
Posture: upright
Vital stats
Heart rate: 250
Respiratory rate: 30
Auscultation: no m/a, resp clear
Mucous membranes: light pink, thick saliva
Hydration: 5-10%
Comments: small ulnar veins
Physical examination: .
Oral cavity: thick saliva
Choana: clear
Glottis: clear
Beak: NSF
Cere/nares: wnl
Eyes: NSF
Ears: clear
Crop: n/a
Feather quality: sporadic glue still present on feathers onr ight side
Integument: bruising R wing
Wings: bruising and swelling along right wing distal to elbow
Wings - Range of motion: wnl
Wings - Patagium: wnl
Legs/Feet: abnormal palpation at L tibiotarsal/fibular area - tibiotarsus palpates intact, possible fibular dislocation?
Legs/Feet - Range of motion: wnl
Legs/Feet - Plantar surface: wnl
Legs/Feet- Talons: wnl
Neurologic: NSF
Ceolom: wnl, empty
BCS: 3
Vent: wnl
Droppings: DNE
Uropygial gland: wnl

Problem list:
-stuck to glue trap - some glue remaining on feathers after initial washing at previous hospital
-bruising on R wing - suspect from struggling on trap
-dehydration
-abnormal L leg palpation

Assessment:

Plan:
-Tx-
LRS 27ml SQ
Meloxicam 1mg/kg 0.14ml SQ
Bup SR 0.2mg/kg 0.07ml SQ
Plan for bathing next week

-Dx-
AI swab collected
Intake BW once cleared
XR to further evaluate L leg

Prognosis: Fair to good

AMS

2024-12-05 14:30 re

Sample
Collection date2024-12-05
Typechoanal/cloacal swab
Notes:
Results:
AI PCR : Not detected
2024-12-05 10:41 BT

Food: 35g M, Ch
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.14 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2024-12-05 08:52 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 35g M, Ch BID
SQ fluids: 27ml LRS BID
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.08 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.14 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
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2024-12-05 08:50 SAK
Weight: 700 grams, BCS: 3.0

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