2026-002 Problems Notes Costs
Admission date2026-01-03
Final date -
Days in captivity5
SpeciesBDOW - Barred owl
AgeAHY
SexUNK
StatusReh
Band
Dehydration - 5%
Ectoparasite - Hippoboscid flies
Soft tissue swelling/bruising Left elbow

Cause of injury: Collision - Vehicle, suspected

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

Desc Qty Cost Subtotal
Examination175.0075.00
Daily rate520.00100.00
Total  175.00

Costs are estimates based on fees charged at a local avian specialist.
Radiographs and images
No images for this patient
2026-01-07 17:25 SJ

Food: 41g M, Ch
Meloxicam: 0.62 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Bandage was removed, bruising still present, able to move wing, belly band was left on in case wing to body wrap is needed again.

2026-01-07 09:43 OW

Food: 41 g M, Ch
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.10 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.62 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2 Pellets, No leftovers, normal mutes, BAR

2026-01-07 08:22 RE

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 40g M, Ch BID
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.10 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.62 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-01-06 17:59

Food: 38g M, Ch
Meloxicam: (changed to PO) 0.62 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-06 08:09 LIA

Food: 40g M, Ch
SQ fluids: LRS 40ml
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.10 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.18 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

1 pellet, no left overs, malodorous mutes, BAR

2026-01-05 17:49 OW

Food: 40g M, Ch
SQ fluids: LRS 40ml
Meloxicam: 0.18 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-01-05 08:53 AD

BAR, no leftovers, normal mutes, no pellet
Food: 40g M, Ch
SQ fluids: LRS 40ml
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.10 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.18 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-01-04 18:25 EMK

Food: 39g M
SQ fluids: 40ml LRS
Meloxicam: 0.18 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-01-04 10:52 EMK

No leftovers, no pellets, normal mutes
Food: 44g M
SQ fluids: 40ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.10 ml (1.8mg/ml) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.18 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-01-03 16:27 AMS

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 40g M, Ch BID
SQ fluids: 40ml LRS BID until 2026-01-04
SQ fluids: LRS 40ml on 2026-01-05, 2026-01-06
Buprenorphine SR Owl: 0.10 ml (1.8mg/ml) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.18 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
==============================

2026-01-03 16:25 AMS
Weight: 921 grams

2026-01-03 16:24 EMK

Food: 30g M

2026-01-03 13:10 EMK
Weight: 921 grams, BCS: 4.0

------------- PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS ----------------
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Amberly Sokoloff
Observational examination
Mentation: BAR
Posture: WNL
Overall appearance: WNL
Vital stats
Heart rate: DNE
Respiratory rate: 35
Auscultation: DNE
Mucous membranes: Pink, stringy saliva
Hydration: 5-10%
Comments: Ulnar veins small, ~6-7% dehydrated
Oral cavity: Small amount of blood in oral cavity/around glottis
Choana: WNL
Glottis: WNL
Beak: WNL
Cere/nares: WNL
Eyes: WNL, full ophthalmic exam not performed
Ears: WNL
Crop: n/a
Feather quality: Missing tail feathers 1-4 on right, 1-3 on left
Integument: WNL
Wings: Significant bruising, heat, and swelling of left medial elbow. Left wing droop/held abnormally. No palpable fractures/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 appreciated
Ceolom: WNL
BCS: 4
Vent: WNL
Droppings: Not observed
Uropygial gland: DNE
Other observations: Hippoboscid fly infestation
Problem list: - Left wing: swelling, bruising, droop
- Missing tail feathers
- ~6-7% dehydrated
- Hippoboscid fly infestation
Diagnosis: - Traumatic injury to left wing (differentials: soft tissue injury, fracture, luxation)
Assessment: - Trauma to left wing, presumptively due to car collision. Unable to determine extent of injury without further diagnostics.
Plan: -Recommend radiographs
Tx:
- LRS: 45mL SQ
- Buprenorphine: 0.1 mL (1.8mg/mL inj) SQ
- Meloxicam: 0.18 (5mg/mL inj) SQ
- Applied fly spray over body
- Applied left wing to body wrap with Dermapore tape
Prognosis: Good

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