2025-273 Problems Notes Costs
Admission date2025-12-31
Final date -
Days in captivity10
SpeciesCOHA - Cooper's hawk
AgeAHY
SexUNK
StatusReh
Band
Luxation - right elbow
Luxation reduction - ESF Stabilization
Soft tissue wounds - right wing

Cause of injury: Unknown

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

Desc Qty Cost Subtotal
Examination175.0075.00
Daily rate1020.00200.00
Radiographs487.75351.00
Complete blood count158.0058.00
Packed cell volume18.078.07
Blood chemistry145.3545.35
Total  737.42

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

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2026-01-09 10:48 OW

Food: 1 whole quail (78g)
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
BAR, Normal mutes, No leftovers, No pellets

2026-01-08 18:09 LIA

Bandage change:
The integrity of the bars were examined and appeared stable and
intact.Skin around the ESF pins had some mild swelling and serosanguinous discharge as well as some bruising dorsal to upper ESF pins. The sutures were intact and incision had mild serosanguinous discharge. The foam bumper and bandage were replaced. ESF pins are planned to be removed Monday Jan 12th

2026-01-08 16:33 LIA

Food: 1 whole quail 54g
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-08 09:29 LIA

Food: 1 whole quail
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
BAR, NM, NOLO, no pellets
Wing to body wrap and bandage intact

2026-01-07 17:22 SJ

Food: 1 whole quail (64g)
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-07 09:56 LIA

No hemoparasites or toxic change on cytology
LEUKOGRAM: Stress leukogram
Leukocytosis with heterophilia and lymphocytopenia

CBC
Collection date2026-01-07
WBC count22015
Corrected count22015
Hets/Neut80% - 17612
  Bands0+
  Toxics0+
Lymphs13% - 2861
Eos6% - 1320
Mono1% - 220
Baso0% - 0
ThrombocytesAdequate
PI1
HemoproteusNEG
LeukocytozoonNEG
PlasmodiumNEG
Read byMoichor
2026-01-07 09:37 LIA
Weight: 625 grams

2026-01-07 08:11 LIA

Food: 1 whole quail (record wt)
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
BAR, 0 pellets, normal mutes, no left overs

2026-01-06 20:45 LIA

Blood lead
Collection date2026-01-06
Level0.00
2026-01-06 20:43 LIA

Serum chemistry
Collection date2026-01-06
AST573 U/LPhos4.4 mg/dl
BA0 umol/LTP3.1 g/dl
CK1523 U/LAlb1.2 g/dl
UA0.0 mg/dlGlob1.9 g/dl
Glu398 mg/dlK+2.9 mmol/l
Ca9.7 mg/dlNa+162 mmol/l
  AMY0 U/L
Hem , Lip , Ict
2026-01-06 20:42 LIA

PCV/TP
Collection date2026-01-06 20:42:00
PCV38 %
TS3.0 g\dl
Serum
2026-01-06 17:57 LIA

Food: 1 whole quail 61 g
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-06 12:09 LIA

------------- LASER THERAPY ----------------
Power (joules): 60
Time: 2 min
Location: ventral right wing
Notes: Laser of repaired wound

Right wing:
Bandage was removed, surgical site showed normal healing and minimal serosanguinous discharge from ESF pins. Area was cleaned with dilute iodine and mupirocin ointment was placed at sites of pins. The area of the repaired wound on the ventral aspect of the right wound was first cleaned then lasered before ointment and tefa +tegaderm pad was placed. The wing was rebandaged/ foam covering was placed over bars and wing to body wrap was placed.

2026-01-06 10:43 AMS

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 1 whole quail (record wt) BID
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
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AM 141 g quail - LA
0 g left overs, no pellets, BAR, normal mutes

2026-01-05 16:00 SAK

Food: 1 whole quail
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-05 12:27 RE

2026-01-05 08:47 AD

BAR, no leftovers, no pellet, normal mutes
NPO
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-04 18:23 EMK

Food: 68g Q
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-04 10:50 EMK

No leftovers, normal mutes
Wing wrap in place
Food: 1 whole quail
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-04 08:51 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 1 whole quail (record wt) BID
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
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2026-01-03 16:10 RE

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 1 whole quail ONLY FEED QUAIL NO MICE! SID
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.36 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
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switched to oral meloxicam

2026-01-03 16:04 EMK

Food: 1 whole quail
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (1.5 mg/mL soln) PO

2026-01-03 10:42 EMK

No leftovers, normal mutes
Wing to body wrap in place
Food: 1 whole quail
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-01-02 17:17 RE

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 1 whole quail ONLY FEED QUAIL NO MICE! SID
Tweezer feed: 30g M (until eating on own) BID
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
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2026-01-02 16:28 RE

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 1 whole quail SID
Tweezer feed: 30g M (until eating on own) BID
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
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2026-01-02 16:23 TEJ

Bandage change:
Removed wing to body wrap. Laceration site on right elbow less swollen and bruised. Some evidence of skin healing. Cleaned with dilute betadine. Applied tefla and re-taped wing to body wrap.

Food: 1 whole quail
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) PO
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-01-02 10:29 EMK

1/2 quail leftover, no pellets, normal mutes
Food: 1 whole quail
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-01-02 09:47 AMS

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 1 whole quail SID
Tweezer feed: 30g M (until eating on own) BID
TMS: 0.55 ml (48 mg/ml) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
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added TMS

2026-01-01 16:17 CMC

Food: 30g Q
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ

2026-01-01 15:11 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 1 whole quail SID
Tweezer feed: 30g M (until eating on own) BID
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
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Update TF and whole food items

2026-01-01 08:46 CMC

Did not eat overnight, normal mutes

Food: 30g Q or Ch BID
SQ fluids: 26ml LRS SID until 2026-01-01
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ

2025-12-31 18:05 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 30g (at least) Q or Ch BID
SQ fluids: 26ml LRS SID until 2026-01-01
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.11 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
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2025-12-31 17:59 EMK

Food: 1 whole Ch

2025-12-31 17:39 EMK
Weight: 533 grams, BCS: 2.0

------------- PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS ----------------
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Amberly Sokoloff
Observational examination
Mentation: BAR
Posture: WNL
Overall appearance: WNL
Comments: Entangled in potty pad in box, covered in fuzz from pad. Right wing to body wrap loosely in place. Tail wrap in place.
Vital stats
Heart rate: 310
Respiratory rate: 45
Auscultation: WNL
Mucous membranes: WNL, pigmented
Hydration: <5%
Oral cavity: WNL
Choana: WNL
Glottis: WNL
Beak: WNL
Cere/nares: Fuzz from potty pad in nares, removed with tweezers
Eyes: WNL
Ears: WNL
Crop: WNL
Feather quality: WNL
Integument: Severe bruising, heat, swelling of right medial elbow. Superficial laceration on right medial elbow, ~1.5cm with skin hanging, no active bleeding
Wings: Mobility of right wing not assessed due to presumptive luxation
Wings - Range of motion: WNL
Wings - Patagium: WNL
Legs/Feet - Range of motion: WNL
Legs/Feet - Plantar surface: WNL
Legs/Feet- Talons: WNL
Neurologic: BAR, no deficits
Ceolom: WNL
BCS: 2
Vent: WNL
Droppings: Not observed
Uropygial gland: WNL
Problem list: - Presumptive luxation of right elbow, with superficial laceration, heat, swelling, and bruising
- BCS 2/5
Diagnosis: - Right elbow luxation - presumptive
Assessment: - Presumptive luxation of right elbow based on referring radiographs and presenting clinical signs
Plan: - Recommend radiographs for further diagnosis of right elbow luxation
Tx:
- LRS: 26mL SQ SID
- Meloxicam: 0.11 mL (5mg/mL) SQ
- Buprenorphine SR: 0.06 mL (1.8mg/mL) SQ
- Cleaned elbow wound with dilute betadine, covered with tefla and tegaderm, placed wing to body wrap with tape
Prognosis: Fair

2025-12-31 16:42 SAK
Weight: 533 grams

2025-12-31 13:02 SAK

Additional data from online form
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Offered food or water: 29G GUTTED MICE, TWEEZER FED
Treatments given: ORAL FLUIDS
Carrier box to pickup: No
Add to mailing list: No

TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER ORGANIZATION

Food Type/Amount: 2 GUTTED MICE ASSIST FED TWICE DAILY
Treatments given: MELOXICAM (1MG/KG), TAIL WRAP, WING TO BODY WRAP
Exam findings: DISLOCATED RIGHT RADIUS/ULNA, SWELLING AT DISLOCATION SIGHT, LOW BODY CONDITION SCORE
Positive or suspected HPAI cases in facility: No

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