2026-293 Problems Notes Costs
Admission date2026-08-31
Final date -
Days in captivity52
SpeciesBNOW - Barn owl
AgeAHY
SexF
StatusReh
Band
Dehydration - >5%
Ectoparasite - Maggots
Fracture - radius, right
Fracture - ulna, right
Soft tissue wounds - right wing
Surgery - ESF Pins, Ulna, R
Surgery - IM Pin, Radius, R
Surgery - IM Pin, Ulna, R

Cause of injury: Nest/habitat destruction

Culture from fracture site at surgery - Serratia marcescens

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

Desc Qty Cost Subtotal
Examination175.0075.00
Daily rate5220.001040.00
Radiographs387.75263.25
Complete blood count258.00116.00
Packed cell volume28.0716.14
Blood chemistry245.3590.70
Lab tests1Variable40.00
Total  1641.09

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

2026-09-21 10:36 fw
Food: 29g Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) BID {P
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes. 2 pellets, 0 leftovers

2026-09-21 10:36 AMS
======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 30g M, Ch BID
TMS: 0.56 ml (48 mg/ml) BID PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================
changed abx based on culture results - clavamox-->TMS

2026-09-20 16:34 MP
Food: 32g Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-20 10:46 MP
Food: 30g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, 0g LO, 1p, NM

2026-09-19 16:56 SAK
Food: 30g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-19 12:03 SAK
Food: 30g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

0 leftovers, 1 pellet, normal mutes

2026-09-18 17:44 RE
Food: 30g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-18 09:38 RE
Food: 31g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, two pellets, normal mutes, no leftovers

2026-09-18 09:09 RE
Bandage change: removed bandage and noted there was crusty discharge on both IM pin sites and ESF pin sites. Cleaned with diluted betadine and applied TAO to all sites before covering with telfa and wrapping with cast padding, foam, vet wrap and duct tape. At ulnar pin site there was crusty discharge on the adjacent feathers that was cleared off as well. There was a healing wound site midway along the dorsal aspect of the ulna, adjacent to the bar. While the wound looked good she was still very sensitive to that spot being touched so more TAO was applied there as well.
I also evaluated wound during cleaning--healing wound noted by Becky is improved compared to previous. Patient still very sensitive to palpation of this area.

2026-09-17 17:07 RE
Food: 30g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-16 16:44 fw
Food: 33g M
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-16 11:11 MP
Food: 29g Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, 0g LO, 1p, NM

2026-09-15 17:47 MP
Food: 38g Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-15 11:56 add
Replaced bandage on right fixator.
On removal of bandage, there was noted to be some discharge on the telfa padding. Cleaned pin tracts, most look good. There is a small ulcerative skin lesion between the proximal and next most proximal ESF pins approximately 0.5 cm long and perpendicular to the radius/ulna. This was cleaned gently with dilute iodine.
All pin tracts had TAO applied, also applied to skin laceration as well. Covered with telfa pads. Replaced the bandage on fixator.
While bandage was removed, performed passive range of motion exercises on the wing. Patient somewhat sensitive/vocal during extension of the wing.

2026-09-15 10:30 MP Weight: 543 grams
Food: 38g Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

Weight change: +16 g (3 %)
BAR, 0g LO, 1p, NM

2026-09-14 16:52 MR
Food: 30g M
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-14 10:53 fw
Food: 30g M
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
Buprenomorphine: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ

BAR, normal mutes, 1 pellet, 0 leftovers.

2026-09-14 09:41 SAK
======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 30g M, Ch BID
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) BID PO
Meloxicam (2 mg per kg): 0.70 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================
D/C bup, increase Meloxi 2mg/kg

2026-09-13 16:52 fw
Food: 32g M
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-13 12:07 fw
Food: 32g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, normal mutes, 2 pellets, 0 leftovers.

2026-09-12 17:06 MP
Food: 30g Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam: (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-12 11:04 MP
Food: 30g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, 0g LO, 2p, NM

2026-09-11 17:08 MP
Food: 33g M
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-11 15:32 fw

PCV/TP
Collection date2026-09-11 15:32:00
PCV28 %
TS29.0 g\dl
Serum
Blood lead
Collection date2026-09-11
Level0.00 ug/dL
Serum chemistry
Collection date2026-09-11
AST170 U/LPhos8.5 mg/dl
BA0 umol/LTP28.0 g/dl
CK2847 U/LAlb1.3 g/dl
UA0.3 mg/dlGlob1.5 g/dl
Glu217 mg/dlK+3.2 mmol/l
Ca9.7 mg/dlNa+150 mmol/l
  AMY0 U/L
Hem 0, Lip 0, Ict 0
CBC
Collection date2026-09-11
WBC count14482
Corrected count14482
Hets/Neut85% - 12382
  Bands0+
  Toxics0+
Lymphs8% - 1259
Eos5% - 724
Mono0% - 115
Baso0% - 0
ThrombocytesClumps Present, Adequate
PI1
HemoproteusNEG
LeukocytozoonNEG
PlasmodiumNEG
Read byMoichor
Eos % actually 5.2. Mono % actually 0.6. There is a suspected regenerative anemia present given the robust polychromasia. Considerations include hemorrhage or hemolysis. An overt cause is not observed.
2026-09-11 10:53 MP

Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, 0g LO, 0p, NM

2026-09-10 17:06 kmh
Food: 30g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-10 10:00 kmh
Food: 30g M, Ch
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO
bar, nolo, 1p, nm

2026-09-09 18:32 fw
Food: 27g R
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-09 17:42 SAK
Bandage Change:
Significant amount of discharge from Suture site. Cleaned with diluted betadine and applied mupricine ointment. Applied telfa pads to pin sites. Covered bar with cotton padding and vetwrap.

2026-09-09 17:36 SAK
======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Food: 30g M, Ch BID
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-09-09 11:37 RE
Culture Description HEAVY GROWTH
Organism
Organism SERRATIA MARCESCENS
Culture Description SOME MEMBERS OF THE ENTEROBACTERALES MAY DEVELOP RAPID
RESISTANCE TO THIRD-GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS DUE TO
DEREPRESSION OF CHROMOSOMAL AMPC BETA-LACTAMASE. THIS IS
MOST COMMON IN ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE COMPLEX, KLEBSIELLA
AEROGENES, CITROBACTER FREUNDII COMPLEX AND SERRATIA
SPECIES. RESUBMISSION FOR CULTURE AND SUSPCETPBILITY
TESTING IS RECOMMMENDED IF CLINICALLY INDICATED.

Culture Description NEGATIVE FOR ANAEROBES

2026-09-09 09:16 SAK
Food: 25g M
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO (Gave oral)
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO (Gave oral)

23g Leftover (Clean meat), 0 pellet, normal mutes

2026-09-08 17:35 SAK
Food: 30g M
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-08 11:29 RE

2026-09-08 08:00 SAK Weight: 527 grams
NPO- SX

0g leftover, 1 pellet, normal mutes

Weight change: +20 g (4 %)

2026-09-07 15:44 fw
Assisted feed: 25g M Clean meat
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-07 12:11 fw
======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Assisted feed: 25g Clean meat BID
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
Wound care/bandage change: bandage change. Use Triple Antibiotic Ointment
==============================

NPO on 9/8 for surgery and added surgery to tx plan

2026-09-07 12:05 KKG
Examined muscle laceration. Moderate edema around laceration with minimal serosanguinous effusion. Applied additional TAO. Recommend re-evaluation under GA while addressing ulna tomorrow.

2026-09-07 10:59 MR
Assisted feed: 24g Clean meat
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, Nm, 0gLO, 0p

2026-09-06 16:22 MP
Assisted feed: 50g Clean meat
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

Left all food in the cage

2026-09-06 09:49 MP
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, 0g LO, 1p, NM

2026-09-05 17:05 kmh
feed: 25g Clean meat
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-05 13:45 KKG
======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Assisted feed: 25g Clean meat BID
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-09-05 13:42 KKG
Bandage needing replaced. Patient has lacerated the muscles between the two distal pins. No additional fractures noted. However, the laceration is deep but well apposed. Cleaned with iodine and flush, applied triple antibiotic ointment and covered with tegaderm. Replaced ex fix wrap and applied distractor tabs to new bandage. Plan to reassess bandage on Monday.

2026-09-04 16:21 kmh
Assisted feed: 25g Clean meat
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

2026-09-04 14:37 kmh
BDG change, cleaned with dilute betadine and applied TA, covered with telfa/tega + vr

2026-09-04 12:58 MP
Assisted feed: 25g Clean meat
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) PO

BAR, 0g LO, 0p, NM

2026-09-03 17:47 SAK
======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Assisted feed: 25g Clean meat BID
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.34 ml (1.5 mg/ml soln) BID PO
==============================

2026-09-03 16:32 kmh
Assisted feed: 25g Clean meat
SQ fluids: LRS 20ml
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.10 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-09-03 13:19 kmh
feed: 25g Clean meat
SQ fluids: LRS 20ml
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.10 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ
BAR, 1P, NM, NOLO

2026-09-02 17:58 fw
Assisted feed: 48g M Clean meat
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.10 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-09-02 12:19 fw

SQ fluids: LRS 20ml
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.10 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-09-01 18:26 SAK
======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Assisted feed: 25g Clean meat BID
SQ fluids: LRS 20ml on 2026-09-02, 2026-09-03
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.10 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
==============================

2026-09-01 17:53 SAK
Assisted feed: 20g organ meat
SQ fluids: LRS 20ml until 2026-09-01
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.10 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

2026-09-01 10:52 MP Weight: 507 grams
Assisted feed: 20g organ meat
SQ fluids: LRS 20ml until 2026-09-01
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.10 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) SQ

BAR, NM, 0p, 17g LO


Weight change: +7 g (1 %)

2026-08-31 22:47 AMS
======= TREATMENT PLAN =======
Assisted feed: 20g organ meat BID
SQ fluids: LRS 20ml BID until 2026-09-01
SQ fluids: LRS 20ml on 2026-09-02, 2026-09-03
Clavamox Tablets: 1/2 tab (125 mg tab) BID PO
Buprenorphine SR: 0.09 ml (1.8 mg/ml SR) SID SQ
Meloxicam (1 mg per kg): 0.10 ml (5 mg/ml (Injectable)) BID SQ
==============================

2026-08-31 22:45 AMS Weight: 500 grams, BCS: 1.5

------------- PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS ----------------
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Amberly Sokoloff
Observational examination
Mentation: dull in hand but BAR once put in cage after PE
Posture: standing in box
Overall appearance: blood on feathers around beak
Comments: cracked egg in box with p
Vital stats
Heart rate: 240
Respiratory rate: 30
Auscultation: no m/a, resp clear
Mucous membranes: pink
Hydration: 5-10%
Physical examination: .
Oral cavity: blood on feathers around mouth, no blood in mouth
Choana: clear
Glottis: clear
Beak: normal occlusion
Cere/nares: clear
Eyes: NSF
Ears: wnl
Crop: n/a
Feather quality: adequate
Integument: no parasites seen
Wings: mid-diaphyseal open fracture of R radius and ulna with significant bruising and soft tissue swelling; maggots were reported by transporter and treated, none found during PE
Wings - Range of motion: L wnl
Wings - Patagium: wnl
Legs/Feet: NSF
Legs/Feet - Range of motion: wnl
Legs/Feet - Plantar surface: wnl
Legs/Feet- Talons: wnl
Neurologic: dull while in hand
Ceolom: palpates wnl
BCS: 1
Vent: wnl
Droppings: DNE
Uropygial gland: DNE

Problem list:
-open fx of R radius and ulna with significnat soft tissue trauma
-dehydration

Plan:
Tx:
LRS 20ml SQ
Meloxicam 0.1ml SQ
Bup SR 0.08ml SQ
Clavamox 62.5mg PO
Cleaned wounds on R wing, applied TAO, covered with tegaderm+pad, applied wing-to-body wrap

Dx:
AI c/c swab collected
needs imaging and surgical intervention for fractures

Prognosis: very guarded

AMS

2026-08-31 18:24 fw
swab collected showed HPAI to be not detected

Sample
Collection date2026-08-31
Typechoanal/cloacal swab
Notes:
Results:
AI PCR : not detected
2026-08-30 12:45 fw
on 8/30 Alexis administered Capstar both orally and topically, 0.18cc Meloxicam, 20mL SQ fluids, and Carnivore Care. Flushed wing wound and removed maggots with tweezers. Dressed wound with vetricyn hydrogel, sterile lube, gauze, and wrap.

Egg was laid in box during transport

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