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2026-019

Problems

Notes

Costs

Admission date	2026-01-19
Final date	-
Days in captivity	34
Species	RTHA - Red-tailed hawk
Age	AHY
Sex	M
Status	Reh
Band	Green L 087

Fracture - coracoid, right

Metal projectile - R caudal coelom

Cause of injury: Illegal cause - Human harm - Projectile

Do NOT release where found

Found in Opelika,AL
Lee county

Here is a summary of this patient's treatments and expenses:

Desc	Qty	Cost	Subtotal
Examination	1	75.00	75.00
Daily rate	34	20.00	680.00
Radiographs	15	87.75	1316.25
Physical therapy	1	34.22	34.22
Complete blood count	1	58.00	58.00
Packed cell volume	1	8.07	8.07
Blood chemistry	1	45.35	45.35
Lab tests	1	Variable	40.00
Total			2256.89

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

Radiographs and images
2026-01-22	2026-01-22	2026-01-22	2026-02-05	2026-02-05	2026-02-05	2026-02-05
2026-02-16	2026-02-16	2026-02-16	2026-02-16	2026-02-16

2026-02-21 16:09 MR

Group entry: 7 animals
All birds appear healthy at rounds.

2026-02-21 11:35 MR

Group entry: 7 animals
FOOD: 1 XL Quail AND 150g M, R, Q PER BIRD.(WE DO NOT LIKE CHICKS!!)

2026-02-20 17:00 KT

Group entry: 7 animals

All birds appear healthy at rounds.

2026-02-20 15:54 RE

Group entry: 7 animals
FOOD: 1 XL Quail AND 150g M, R, Q PER BIRD.(WE DO NOT LIKE CHICKS!!)

VitaHawk: Friday Only: Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon per bird on food.

2026-02-19 16:55 MP

Group entry: 7 animals

All birds appear healthy at rounds.

2026-02-19 16:04 KT

Group entry: 7 animals
FOOD: 1 XL Quail AND 150g M, R, Q PER BIRD.(WE DO NOT LIKE CHICKS!!)

2026-02-18 16:05 kmh

Group entry: 7 animals
FOOD: 1 XL Quail AND 757g m/r

2026-02-17 16:21 MP

Group entry: 6 animals

All birds appear healthy at rounds.

2026-02-17 15:50 KT

Group entry: 6 animals
FOOD: 1 XL Quail AND 150g M, R, Q PER BIRD.(WE DO NOT LIKE CHICKS!!)

2026-02-17 10:05 kmh

Group entry: 6 animals

All birds appear healthy at rounds.

2026-02-16 17:03 KT

Group entry: 6 animals

All birds appear healthy at rounds.

2026-02-16 16:48 KT

Group entry: 6 animals
FOOD: 150g M, R, Q PER BIRD. 

2026-02-16 16:02 SAK

Needs a few week of flight time.

Flight eval
Exam date - 2026-02-16
Examiner - SAK
FlightSound
Notes:
Feathers 4, Manuverability 3, Lift
4, Landing, 4, Endurance 3, Symmetry
4 = Total 23

2026-02-16 16:01 SAK

Band changed to: Green L 087

2026-02-16 15:42 AMS

Ok to move to small flight aviary.
AMS

Imagery report
Date2026-02-16
TypeRadiograph
Performed byAMS
Positioning
Equipment
LocationAUCVM
Anesthesia
ISO via mask
Comments
Anesthetized with Iso/O2, monitored HR/RR, no complications, smooth recovery.  R coracoid fracture remains medially displaced, but appears more organized than last study.

2026-02-16 09:17 SAK

NPO- Radiographs
No leftover, 1 pellet, Normal Mutes

2026-02-15 16:08 MR

Food: 1 Small Q slit open - 68g Q
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-15 11:52 SAK

Food: 67g Small Q slit open 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

No leftovers, 1 pellet, normal mutes

2026-02-14 16:19 RE

Food: 1 Small Q slit open (67g)
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-14 12:52 kmh

Food: 1 Small Q slit open 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
BAR, 1P, NM, 0LO

2026-02-13 16:32 SAK

Food: 1 Small Q 64g
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-13 08:00 RE

Food: 1 Small Q slit open (65g)
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, no pellet, normal mutes, no leftovers

2026-02-12 16:36 KT

Food: 1 Small Q slit open (71g Q) 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-12 13:50 kmh

Physical therapy
Limb/jointRight wing
TypePROM
 ElbowWrist
Before  
After  
Notes
PROM for 5 minutes, could not massage as bird had a very full crop.

2026-02-12 09:57 KT

Food: 1 Small Q slit open 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, Pellet, Normal Mutes, 30g Leftovers 

2026-02-11 16:37 KT

Food: 50g M
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-11 15:59 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 1 Small Q slit open BID 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) SID PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-02-11 10:49 KT

Food: Given 1 3 xL Quail, slit open
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, Pellet, Normal Mutes, Did not eat food left overnight 

2026-02-10 16:11 RE

Food: 50g M, R, Q GIVE MEDS ORALLY  
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-10 15:31 RE

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 50g M, R, Q GIVE MEDS ORALLY  BID 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) SID PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-02-10 11:56 KT

Weight: 842 grams
Food: Given 1 Rat, 1 sm quail
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, Normal Mutes, No Pellet, 15g leftovers (did not eat overnight)

wt. gain 5% bw

2026-02-10 10:00 RE

PT performed on right wing. Great/full extension of wing. No wraps applied.

2026-02-09 16:28 KT

Food: Left 1 mouse with meds 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-09 16:18 SAK

Ate all AM food by PM treatments!

2026-02-09 16:18 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 50g M, R, Q BID 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) SID PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-02-09 10:51 SAK

Weight: 801 grams
Weight gain 10% BW

2026-02-09 10:30 SAK

Tweezer feed: 2 pieces of food with meds
Food: 35g M cut up, 1 whole Q slit open, 1 whole R slit open.
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

No regurg, 1 pellet, normal mutes

2026-02-08 16:04 KT

Assist feed: 40g M cut up 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-08 10:22 KT

Assist feed: 40g M cut up 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, N/M, No Pellet, No LO

2026-02-07 17:24 RE

Assist feed: 40g M cut up 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-07 13:02 RE

Assist feed: 40g M cut up 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, one pellet, normal mutes, no leftovers

2026-02-06 17:20 RE

Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-05 16:51 RE

Assist fed: 38gm, left 38gm in cage
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-05 14:29 AMS

Imagery report
Date2026-02-05
TypeRadiograph
Performed byAMS
Positioning
Equipment
LocationAUCVM
Anesthesia
ISO via mask
Comments
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2026-02-05 09:00 RE

NPO
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, no pellet, no leftovers

2026-02-04 17:00 SAK

Tweezer feed: 42g M cut up 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-04 12:00 RE

assist feed feed: 40g M cut up 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, no leftovers, one pellet, normal mutes

2026-02-03 17:24 RE

Tweezer feed: 39g M cut up 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-03 11:28 KT

Weight: 730 grams
Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up (Tweezer fed all of food) 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, N/M, No pellet, 44g LO

Weight loss 8% BW

2026-02-02 17:42 SAK

Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up (1 M and 1 chick left in PM, from AM food)
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-02 15:40 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up BID 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) SID PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================
Switch to tweezer/assist feeding

2026-02-02 11:08 SAK

Food: 46g M, Ch (Give meds orally until eating on own) 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-02-02 11:05 SAK

26g leftovers, 1 pellet, normal mutes

2026-02-02 10:05 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 40g M, Ch (Give meds orally until eating on own) BID 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) SID PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-02-02 10:03 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 40g M, Ch (Give meds orally until eating on own) BID 
Diazepam tablet: 3/4 tab (2 mg tablet) SID PO
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================
Add diaz per Dr. S

2026-02-01 16:00 JRW

40 g M, Ch (Give meds orally until eating on own) 
Meloxicam: 0.49 mL (1.5 mg/mL soln) PO

2026-02-01 09:08 JRW

40 g M, Ch (Give meds orally until eating on own) BID 
Meloxicam: 0.49 mL (1.5 mg/mL soln) PO
BAR, normal mutes, no pellet, 67 g LO 

2026-01-31 15:44 EL

Food: 40g M, Ch
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-31 11:02 EL

Food: 43g M
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, no pellet, 72g leftovers

2026-01-30 16:54 JRW

Food: 40 g M, Ch (Give meds orally until eating on own) 
Meloxicam: 0.49 mL (1.5 mg/mL soln) PO

2026-01-30 10:26 EL

Food: 43g M (Give meds orally until eating on own) 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, no pellet, 36g leftovers 

2026-01-29 16:57 EL

Food: 40g M
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-29 09:44 EL

Food: 39g Ch
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, no pellet, 70g leftovers
PT performed (see entry below)

2026-01-29 08:55 add

Removed body wrap and performed passive range of motion (flexion and extension of wing approximately 10 times), very normal range of motion noted. Replaced body wrap. Fed morning food after this--patient has been on food trial but has not eaten anything so while already caught up tweezer fed the am rations (so be aware that if no food in cage at end of day, this does not mean he ate on his own). 

2026-01-28 16:15 EL

Food: 40g M, Ch 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-28 08:53 EL

Food: 40g M, Ch
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, 1 pellet, 36 g leftovers 

2026-01-27 16:24 JRW

Food: 40 g M, Ch (Give meds orally until eating on own) 
Meloxicam: 0.49 mL (1.5 mg/mL soln) PO

2026-01-27 13:24 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 40g M, Ch (Give meds orally until eating on own) BID 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-01-27 13:21 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up BID 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================
D/C bup per Dr. Duvall

2026-01-27 11:38 JRW

Appears healthy at rounds. BAR, normal mutes, 1 pellet, no leftovers. 

2026-01-27 11:21 JRW

Tweezer feed: 38 g M cut up 
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 mL (1.8 mg/mL SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 mL (1.5 mg/mL soln) PO 

2026-01-27 10:31 KT

Weight: 794 grams
Wt gain 8% BW

2026-01-26 16:32 EL

Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

Physical therapy performed (passage range of motion). Removed bandage from wing, massaged patagium and performed flexion/extension of the wing, no significant reduction in range of motion appreciated. Replaced body wrap. 

2026-01-26 09:57 EL

Tweezer feed: 41g M cut up 
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, no pellet, 4 g leftovers

2026-01-25 16:27 EL

Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-25 10:19 EL

Tweezer feed: 41g M cut up 
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, no pellet, no leftovers

2026-01-24 17:11 RE

Tweezer feed: 42g M cut up 
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-24 17:11 RE

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up BID 
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================
switched meloxicam to BID

2026-01-24 08:00 RE

Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up 
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, one pellet, no leftovers

2026-01-23 15:59 JRW

Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up 

2026-01-23 09:00 RE

Tweezer feed: 39g M cut up 
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, no pellet, normal mutes, 19g leftovers

2026-01-22 17:29 RE

PCV/TP
Collection date2026-01-22 17:29:00
PCV37 %
TS3.3 g\dl
Serum

Blood lead
Collection date2026-01-22
Level0.00 

Serum chemistry
Collection date2026-01-22
AST588 U/LPhos4.4 mg/dl
BA0 umol/LTP3.2 g/dl
CK3985 U/LAlb1.7 g/dl
UA3.0 mg/dlGlob1.5 g/dl
Glu360 mg/dlK+3.4 mmol/l
Ca9.5 mg/dlNa+157 mmol/l
  AMY0 U/L
Hem 0, Lip 0, Ict 0

CBC
Collection date2026-01-22
WBC count6279
Corrected count6279
Hets/Neut65% - 4081
  Bands0+
  Toxics0+
Lymphs9% - 565
Eos0% - 0
Mono11% - 690
Baso15% - 941
Thrombocytesadequate
PI1
HemoproteusNEG
LeukocytozoonNEG
Plasmodium1+
Read byMoichor

2026-01-22 16:53 RE

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up BID 
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) SID PO
==============================
d/c fluids

2026-01-22 16:30 EL

Tweezer feed: 76g M cut up

2026-01-22 15:55 add

Imagery report
Date2026-01-22
TypeRadiograph
Performed byadd
Positioning
Equipment
Location
Anesthesia
ISO via face mask
Comments
Induced patient 5%, reduced to 2%, patient accidentally woke up and placed back under 2.5% for remainder of radiographs. 
Radiographs reveal large metal projectile within right body wall caudal to right pelvic limb. There is a complete fracture of the right coracoid with moderate displacement. 

2026-01-22 11:27 RE

moved to CCW

2026-01-22 09:00 RE

Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-21 16:53 EL

Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up 
SQ fluids: 36ml LRS

2026-01-21 11:44 KT

Tweezer feed: 37g M cut up 
SQ fluids: 36ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, 24g LO, N/M, No Pellet 

2026-01-20 17:21 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Tweezer feed: 40g M cut up BID 
SQ fluids: 36ml LRS BID
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) SID PO
==============================

2026-01-20 17:20 SAK

Food: 42g M, Ch 
SQ fluids: 36ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-20 17:15 add

Patient very bright and alert, resists attempts to capture but continues to display "bandage paralysis" upon return to cage. Attempted to assist feed but will not swallow. 

2026-01-20 12:05 kh

Food: 40g M, Ch 
SQ fluids: 36ml LRS
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-01-20 08:13 SAK

======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 40g M, Ch BID 
SQ fluids: 36ml LRS BID
Buprenorphine SR: 0.13 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam: 0.49 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) SID PO
==============================

2026-01-19 16:52 add

Weight: 738 grams, BCS: 2.0

------------- PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS ----------------
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Abigail Duvall
Observational examination
  Mentation: QAR
  Posture: Upright and active in box, "bandage paralysis" after restraint
Vital stats
  Heart rate: 280
  Respiratory rate: 40
  Auscultation: No crackles or wheezes 
  Mucous membranes: Pink and moist 
  Hydration: <5%
    Choana: Mildly hyperemic 
  Beak: Clean no abnormalities noted 
  Cere/nares: Clean no abnormalities noted 
  Eyes: Bright and clear 
  Ears: No parasites, clean 
  Crop: Empty 
  Feather quality: Some fraying of tail and primaries. 
  Integument: There is some dried blood on the ventral aspect of the left wing, no injuries were able to be located despite extensive searching with feathers moistened with alcohol. 
    Wings - Range of motion: Right shoulder has crepitus and clavicle palpates asymmetrically as compared to left side 
    Wings - Patagium: wnl 
    Legs/Feet - Range of motion: Within normal limits 
    Legs/Feet - Plantar surface: Within normal limits 
  Neurologic: QAR, jumping in box and per rescuer had to be run down on foot 4 blocks of street 
  Ceolom: Within normal limits 
  BCS: 2
  Uropygial gland: wnl
Problem list: Dehydration 5% 
Right pectoral girdle injury, palpable crepitus and swelling 
Diagnosis: Right pectoral girdle injury 
Assessment: Flight prevented by injury to right shoulder
Plan: Tx:
Placed body wrap right wing
Meloxicam 1 mg/kg IM q12
Buprenoprhine 0.3 mg/kg SC q24
Fluids maint+5%=80 ml SC q24 

 Dx: Radiograph wing when possible, maintain wing in wrap until imaging performed as has wing droop per finder. 
Prognosis: Fair

2026-01-19 11:21 RE

Sample
Collection date2026-01-19
Typechoanal/cloacal swab
Notes:
Results:
AI PCR : negative

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