2025-082 Problems Notes Costs
Admission date2025-04-20
Final date -
Days in captivity9
SpeciesGHOW - Great horned owl
AgeHY - Fledgling
SexUNK
StatusReh
Band
Fractured/partially avulsed talon R D3

Cause of injury: Collision - Other

Found in Auburn,AL
Lee county
Here is a summary of this patient's treatments and expenses:

Desc Qty Cost Subtotal
Examination175.0075.00
Daily rate920.00180.00
Radiographs187.7587.75
Complete blood count158.0058.00
Packed cell volume18.078.07
Blood chemistry145.3545.35
Lab tests1Variable40.00
Total  494.17

Costs are estimates based on fees charged at a local avian specialist.
Radiographs and images
No images for this patient
2025-04-28 16:33 AN

Food: 78g M, Ch
Meloxicam: 0.69 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2025-04-28 09:45 re

Updated medication doses based on a latest weight of 1030 g

2025-04-28 09:21 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 75g M, Ch BID
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) SID PO
Wound care/bandage change: Talon
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2025-04-28 08:38 re

Food: 73g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, one pellet, no leftovers, normal mutes

2025-04-27 17:05 EH

Food: 75g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
No pellet, normal mutes

2025-04-27 09:56 AT

Food: 77g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO

Normal mutes, 1 pellet, 32g leftover.

2025-04-26 16:11 EH

Food: 77g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2025-04-26 09:54 EH

Food: 75g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO
One pellet, normal mutes

2025-04-25 17:35 SE

Bandage change was completed on the broken right talon digit 3. Area was cleaned with betadine solution and Mupirocin ointment was applied. Telfa pad was placed on the talon and a new full digit bandage was applied.

2025-04-25 17:10 SE

Imagery report
Date2025-04-25
TypeRadiograph
Performed bySE
PositioningVD, R lat
Equipment
LocationWhole body, feet/digits
Anesthesia
ISO via mask
Comments
Right talon fracture on digit 3 was confirmed, no other abnormalities noted upon full body radiographs.
2025-04-25 15:50 BT

Food: 75g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2025-04-25 12:13 SE

Food: 75g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO
QAR, no leftovers, 2 pellets, normal mutes

2025-04-24 22:24 SE

CBC- There were many smudge cells on the submitted slides. This may have altered the differential and white blood count. For best results, make smears as soon as possible after sample acquisition. The provided blood smears were too thin to accurately perform differential. The results may be inaccurate.
Chem- CPK markedly high suggesting muscle damage/injury. The remainder of the blood work displayed no significant abnormalities.

Serum chemistry
Collection date2025-04-24
AST154 U/LPhos9.5 mg/dl
BA20 umol/LTP3.9 g/dl
CK2456 U/LAlb0.0 g/dl
UA13.6 mg/dlGlob0.0 g/dl
Glu378 mg/dlK+4.2 mmol/l
Ca11.3 mg/dlNa+143 mmol/l
  AMY139 U/L
Hem 0, Lip , Ict 0
CBC
Collection date2025-04-24
WBC count21100
Corrected count21100
Hets/Neut50% - 10550
  Bands0+
  Toxics0+
Lymphs36% - 7596
Eos12% - 2532
Mono0% - 0
Baso2% - 422
ThrombocytesAdequate
PI1
HemoproteusNEG
LeukocytozoonNEG
PlasmodiumNEG
Read byUMiami Avian & Wildlife Lab
Lymphocytes are small and well-differentiated. Consider these results with knowledge if the species has a predilection for a higher lymphocyte count, clinical impression, and other diagnostic findings.
2025-04-24 15:49 BT

Food: 76g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2025-04-24 13:22 SAK

Drew 2ml from right jugular for intake labwork.

PCV/TP
Collection date2025-04-24 13:22:00
PCV35 %
TS4.6 g\dl
Serum
Blood lead
Collection date2025-04-24
Level0.00
2025-04-24 10:29 SE

Food: 78g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO
QAR, normal mutes, no leftovers, 1 pellet

2025-04-24 10:26 SE

Bandage change was completed on the broken right talon digit 3. Area was cleaned with betadine solution and Mupirocin ointment was applied. Telfa pad was placed on talon then a new full digit bandage was applied. Monitor daily. Change every 2-3 days.

2025-04-23 16:23 SE

Food: 75g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2025-04-23 10:53 SE
Weight: 1030 grams
Food: 73g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO
QAR, no left overs, no pellet, normal mutes
Wt 1030g, +82g

2025-04-22 17:47 SE

Food: 73g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2025-04-22 11:44 SE

Food: 75g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO
QAR, 13g left overs, 1 pellet, normal mutes

2025-04-21 16:18 SE

Food: 74g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2025-04-21 11:08 SE

Physical examination- Broken talon on right D3: area was cleaned with betadine solution and triple antibiotic ointment applied. Telfa pad placed on talon, then full digit bandage applied. Monitor daily, change q48h.

2025-04-21 11:05 SE

Food: 78g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO
QAR, normal mutes, no left overs, no pellets

2025-04-20 16:14 SE
Weight: 948 grams, BCS: 2.0

------------- PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS ----------------
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Seth Oster
Observational examination
Mentation: Quiet, Alert, Responsive
Posture: standing
Vital stats
Heart rate: 160
Respiratory rate: 60
Auscultation: clear
Mucous membranes: light pink and moist
Hydration: Euhydration
Oral cavity: WNL
Choana: WNL
Glottis: WNL
Beak: WNL
Cere/nares: WNL
Eyes: WNL
Ears: WNL
Crop: WNL
Feather quality: WNL
Integument: WNL
Wings: WNL
Wings - Range of motion: WNL
Legs/Feet - Range of motion: WNL
Legs/Feet - Plantar surface: WNL
Legs/Feet- Talons: Broken off right D3
Neurologic: No obvious deficits
Ceolom: WNL
BCS: 2
Uropygial gland: WNL
Problem list: Broken off right talon on D3, almost half of talon was broken off.
Diagnosis: Broken right talon on D3.
Plan: Tx: Meloxicam (1 mg/kg) 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Dx: AI swab
Prognosis: Good

2025-04-20 15:48 SE

Food: 77g Mice cut in half
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) PO

2025-04-20 15:42 AN

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 75g Mice cut in half BID
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) SID PO
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2025-04-20 15:34 SO

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Meloxicam: 0.64 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
Ca Glubionate: 1.03 ml (23 mg/ml soln) SID PO
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2025-04-20 15:33 SO
Weight: 948 grams

2025-04-20 09:51 re

Sample
Collection date2025-04-20
Typechoanal/cloacal swab
Notes:
Results:
AI PCR : Not detected
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