2025-276 Problems Notes Costs
Admission date2025-12-31
Final date -
Days in captivity6
SpeciesBAEA - Bald eagle
AgeA4Y
SexUNK
StatusReh
Band
Ectoparasite - Lice
Swelling at Radius/Ulna distal right wing

Cause of injury: Illegal cause - Bullet

Do NOT release where found

Found in Pine Level,AL
Autauga county
Here is a summary of this patient's treatments and expenses:

Desc Qty Cost Subtotal
Examination175.0075.00
Daily rate630.00180.00
Radiographs387.75263.25
Total  518.25

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

2026-01-02

2026-01-02
2026-01-05 17:56 OW

305g food
Meloxicam: 2.03 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-05 08:52 AD

BAR, no pellet, no leftovers, normal mutes
NPO
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.33 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 2.03 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-04 15:00 EMK

Food: 157g R
Meloxicam: 2.03 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-04 10:53 EMK

No leftovers, 1 pellet, normal mutes
Moved to kennel in MH
Food: 150g R, M
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.33 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 2.03 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-03 16:07 EMK

Food: 150g R
Meloxicam: 2.03 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-03 10:45 EMK

No leftovers, 1 pellet, normal mutes
Food: 150g R
SQ fluids: 30 ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.33 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 2.03 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-02 16:33 TEJ

Food: 150g R, M

2026-01-02 16:27 RE

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 150g R, M BID
SQ fluids: 75 ml LRS SID on 2026-01-03
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.33 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 2.03 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
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2026-01-02 11:33 TEJ

Wing to body wrap applied to right wing.
SQ fluids: 75 ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.33 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ

Imagery report
Date2026-01-02
TypeRadiograph
Performed byTEJ
PositioningVD
EquipmentC-arm
LocationWhole body VD and right wing medial-lateral view.
Anesthesia
ISO via xx mm ET tube
Comments
2 fractures in right wing. One fx close to right carpus and one mid diaphyseal fx on right ulna. Bullet fragments/pellets noted on film. 
2026-01-01 16:39 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 150g R, M BID
SQ fluids: 75 ml LRS SID on 2026-01-02, 2026-01-03
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.33 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 2.03 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================
Switch to oral meloxi

2026-01-01 16:23 CMC

Food: 150g R
Meloxicam: 2.02 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln.) BID PO

2026-01-01 08:50 CMC

No leftovers, normal mutes

Food: 150g R, M BID
SQ fluids: 100 ml LRS SID until 2026-01-01
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.33 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.61 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ

2025-12-31 18:21 SAK

US FWS notified via email: species of interest admitted.

2025-12-31 18:03 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 150g R, M BID
SQ fluids: 100 ml LRS SID until 2026-01-01
SQ fluids: 75 ml LRS SID on 2026-01-02, 2026-01-03
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.33 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.61 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
==============================

2025-12-31 17:58 SAK

Food: 3 whole rats

2025-12-31 17:53 SAK
Weight: 3030 grams

2025-12-31 16:07 TEJ
Weight: 3030 grams, BCS: 2.5

------------- PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS ----------------
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Amberly Sokoloff
Observational examination
Mentation: BAR
Overall appearance: Good
Vital stats
Heart rate: 150
Respiratory rate: 30
Auscultation: Normal
Mucous membranes: Pink/moist
Hydration: 5-10%
Oral cavity: Normal
Choana: Clear
Glottis: Blood noted
Beak: Normal
Cere/nares: Clear
Eyes: Normal
Ears: Normal
Crop: NE
Feather quality: Normal
Integument: Lice noted
Wings: Left ulnar vein refil delayed, swelling on distal right radius/ulna +/- callus formation (non-mobile) , resolving bruising at center of right radius.
Legs/Feet: Abrasions on dorsum of feet bilaterally.
BCS: 2
Problem list: 1. Right wing trauma: Left ulnar vein refil delayed, swelling on distal right radius/ulna +/- callus formation (non-mobile) , resolving bruising at center of right radius.
2. Dehydrated - delayed left ulnar vein refill
3. Foot trauma - abrasions on dorsum of feet
4. Parasites - lice noted
Diagnosis: 1. Right wing trauma: Left ulnar vein refil delayed, swelling on distal right radius/ulna +/- callus formation (non-mobile) , resolving bruising at center of right radius.
2. Dehydrated - delayed left ulnar vein refill
3. Foot trauma - abrasions on dorsum of feet
4. Parasites - lice noted
Assessment: Physical exam revealed right wing trauma with swelling over the distal right radius/ulna, possible non_mobile callus formation, and resolving bruising; delayed left ulnar vein refill consistent with dehydration; abrasions on the dorsum of both feet; and external parasites (lice) observed. Ocular exam was normal.
Plan: Tx:
SQ fluids: 100 ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.18 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.66 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ
Applied fly spray
Placed in raptor warming unit.
Food: 3 R offered.

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