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24161 Problems Notes Costs
Admission date2024-04-15
Final date2024-05-06
Days in captivity21
SpeciesBDOW - Barred Owl
AgeAHY
SexUNK
StatusR
Band2187-22824
Feather Damage - Major
Soft Tissue Wounds - L Wing
Soft Tissue Wounds - R foot
Soft Tissue Wounds - R Leg

Cause of injury: Entanglement - Fishing Line

Fishing line entanglement over right foot, right primaries, left wing

Found in O'Fallon,MO
St. Charles county
Here is a summary of this patient's treatments and expenses:

DescQtyCostSubtotal
Examination150.0050.00
Daily rate2120.00420.00
Radiographs150.0050.00
Complete blood count145.0045.00
Packed cell volume120.0020.00
Blood lead180.0080.00
Fecal exam125.0025.00
Total  690.00

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

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2024-05-06 13:24 KK

Release record
Date2024-05-06
Band/tag number2187-22824
Band size7B
Location
O'Fallon, St. Charles county, MO

2024-05-06 13:17 KK
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals
S: Both flying and clinging to ceiling/walls to evade catch
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[24161] / Black/Blue / AHY / UNK - Once came down to shelter box, flared defensively
and tried striking at glove for catch but didn't move
[24167] / Red/Black / AHY / UNK - Flew up to high perch when moved to F5

O: Caught both and weighed. Boxed 24161 for release later today. Moved 24167 to F5
to wait for molt.

A: 24161 ready for release. 24167 didn't have enough imped feathers hold and will
need to wait for a molt. Can help foster babies in the meantime.

P: 24161 getting released at 3:00 today. Weigh 24167 again in 1 week or when adding
babies to mew.

2024-05-05 19:25 AE
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals
S: blue/black was hanging from the ceiling, red/ black was on the far back perch,
flew back and forth 8 times but only landed on the perch the last flight, was flying
to walls. Blue/black refused to fly

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[24161] / Black/Blue / AHY / UNK -
[24167] / Red/Black / AHY / UNK -
O: dropped 190 rat and chick, gave fresh water, scrubbed food platform. No scraps
seen

A: both BAR

P: CCP

2024-05-04 19:16 AE

Group entry: 2 animals
Fast day

2024-05-04 12:45 AH

Group entry: 2 animals


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[24161] / Black/Blue / AHY / UNK -
[24167] / Red/Black / AHY / UNK -

S: Both were perched and flew away once I entered the enclosure.
O: Hose cleaned.
A: BAR
P: CCP

2024-05-03 16:13 AH
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals

S: Both were perched.

O: Dropped 178g of rat and rabbit, removed 2 casts, bucket cleaned, gave fresh water.

A: BAR

P: CCP

2024-05-02 16:00 AH
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals

S: One was holding onto the celing, the other was perched.

O: Bucket cleaned, dropped 171g of venison and chick, gave fresh water. Exersized
3 lengths of enclosure.

A: BAR

P: CCP

2024-05-01 15:08 OB
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals
S: brought 24-161 back down to MM2 and released. Flew from box to ceiling then to
far back wall and stayed there hanging. 24-167 flew 8 laps, missing perch and going
to wall on both sides, would jump from wall to perch. Picked up another imped feather.


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[24161] / Black/Blue / AHY / UNK -
[24167] / Red/Black / AHY / UNK -
O: dropped 177g of rat and chick. picked up 2 casts, no scraps. changed water, scrubbed
top and sides of box and raked dirty areas.

A: 24-167 has dropped 5 imped feather. probably will need to stay for a molt. Both
BAR.

P: CCP

2024-05-01 11:59 KS

caught and brought up to hospital for lead test. Still mostly refuses to fly although did get one good lap from him today. Okay to band and release as he seems very stressed by exercise in captivity

2024-04-30 17:57 KS
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals
S: Both on high perch
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[24161] / Black/Blue / AHY / UNK - flew up and climbed across ceiling then flew
back to perch
[24167] / Red/Black / AHY / UNK - flew between perches

O: Bucket cleaned, dropped 118g rat/chick
A: BAR
P: CCP

2024-04-30 12:32 KS

S: On high perch, refused to fly. Caught and tossed and still refused. Super stressed and OMB

O: Attempted to evaluate for release - could not get bird to fly.
A: Unknown why he won't fly.
P: Catch and bring up to hospital tomorrow to check lead

2024-04-29 17:51 MP
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals
S: Both flew around and blung to ceiling
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[24161] / Black/Blue / AHY / UNK -
[24167] / Red/Black / AHY / UNK -

O: Bucket cleaned and changed water. Dropped 178 g of rabbit and chick. Removed two
casts.

A: Both BAR

P: CCP

2024-04-28 17:12 OB
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals
S: both were perched on back perch, both flew around enclosure while I dropped food
and cleaned

O: dropped 184g of rat and chick, wiped off food platform, changed water and bucket
cleaned. 167 did 8 laps before starting to breath a little heavier, 161 just flew
from perch to ceiling and hung there, could not get to exercise. Picked up 1 imped
feather from 167. picked up 1 cast, no scraps. Interactions appear fine.

A: Both birds BAR. 161 seems more stressed than 167.

P: CCP

2024-04-27 16:50 AH
Leftovers: 5
Group entry: 2 animals

S: Both were perched.

O: Bucket cleaned, gave fresh water, dropped 171g of rat and removed 5g of scrap,
exercised 4 laps each until panting.

A: BAR

P: CCP

2024-04-26 17:42 AE
Leftovers: 0
Group entry: 2 animals
S: Standing on perch and flew away.
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[24161] / Black/Blue / AHY / UNK -
[24167] / Red/Black / AHY / UNK -

O: SF 175g of rabbit/chick in PM.

A: BAR.

P: CCP

2024-04-26 10:02 KK

Band changed to: Black/Blue

2024-04-26 09:51 KK
Weight: 719.0 grams, BCS: 3.5
S: Clacking and honking for catch. Footy in hand.

O: Wounds on R TMT and foot fully scabbed but with some lifting at edges, scabs mobile with skin. Applied dermagel to edges of scabs. Wound over ventral L radius/ulna thinly scabbed, applied dermagel. SQ air over L distal R/U from self traumatizing carpals. SQ air in large bubble over dorsal R carpus from self traumatizing carpals. Removed tail guard. Gave meds PO. Placed in blue box to transport down to MM2
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: Wounds from entanglement healing well. R primaries look less damaged than they did on intake as bird has preened them. Traumatizing carpals by bouncing around in cage and causing SQ air at both carpals. Entanglement wounds all healed enough that can go outside to prevent further self trauma.

P: Discontinue all meds. Move to MM2 and monitor interactions with other BDOW. Recheck wounds in 4d. Evaluate timeline for release at that time.

2024-04-25 17:01 AE

S: Standing on perch flaring and clacking.

O: SF 79g of rat/rabbit in PM w/ meds on food.

Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: BAR.

P: CCP

2024-04-25 09:08 AH
Leftovers: 0
S: Was flaired and clacking.
O:Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO
Abrasions/lacerations on R TMT and foot looked to be healing well, Applied dermagel to L ventral radius/ulna. Noticed carpal wounds on both wings that contained subcutaneous air.
A: BAR
P: Monitor carpal wounds.

2024-04-24 16:58 MP

S: Perched, flared

O: Dropped 80 g of rat and venison with meds on it-
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: BAR

P: CCP

2024-04-24 08:52 AH
Weight: 724.0 grams, Leftovers: 0
S: Was perched, flaired, and clacking.
O:Mefloquine: 0.44 cc (50mg/ml compound) PO
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO
Monitored abrasions/lacerations on R TMT and foot, L ventral radius/ulna and Applied dermagel
A: BAR
P: CCP

2024-04-23 17:04 KS

Updated medication doses based on a latest weight of 729.0 g

2024-04-23 16:14 KS

S: On perch clacking, jumped to back
O: Dropped 80g rat w/meds
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: BAR
P: CCP

2024-04-23 10:06 KS

S: Flappy during catch, bit tongue
O: Gave meds and clean cage. Wounds scabbed over well.
Ceftiofur (Excede): 0.08 cc (200 mg/ml) IM
Mefloquine: 0.44 cc (50mg/ml compound) PO
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: BAR, wounds scabbed and healing well
P: CCP

2024-04-22 17:59 OB

S: perched, tried to jump away when door opened, flared and clacking

O: dropped 97g of rat and chick with meds on food
Mefloquine: 0.44 cc (50mg/ml compound) PO
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: BAR

P: CCP

2024-04-22 08:44 KS
Weight: 729.0 grams, BCS: 3.5, Leftovers: 0
S: Perched, jumped to back
O: Weighed, removed some loose scabs from right foot, cleaned and applied dermagel, cleaned radius wound on left wing and applied dermage. Erin S gave meds. 1 cast, no scrap
Mefloquine: 0.44 cc (50mg/ml compound) PO
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO


A: BAR, wounds all healing well.
P: CCP

2024-04-21 17:05 AE

S: Standing on perch clacking.

O: SF 82g of rat in PM w/ meds on food.

Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: BAR.

P: CCP

2024-04-21 09:05 OB
Leftovers: 0
S: sitting in back corner of cage, easy to catch, no fight in him. Removed 1 cast, No leftovers.

O: cleaned R TMT wound with chlorhex, scabs are healing well and didnt feel the need to apply TAO today. L R/U wound was open but looked like it is healing well, cleaned with chlorhex and applied dermagel to area. Gave meds PO
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: The open wounds on R TMT and L R/U are healing very well. Was standing on both feet and did try once to grab me with R foot but seems quieter than usual. QAR

P: CCP

2024-04-20 17:19 AH

S: Was facing the wall clacking.
O: Dropped 88g of rat and chick, Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO
A: BAR
P: CCP

2024-04-20 08:40 KK
Leftovers: 0
S: Stood at back of cage and clacked for catch.

O: Wounds over ventral L r/u scabbed in a way that was twisting and bunching the tissue. Picked scab and removed matted feathers. Cleaned wound with chlorahex and applied dermagel. Wounds over R TMT and foot all scabbed and mobile with skin but look like may skill be a bit deep. Cleaned with chlorahex and applied TAO to scabs. Gave meds PO.
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Meloxicam: 0.51 cc (1.5 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: Wounds healing well. Scab on L wing was causing skin twisting with how feathers were matted in but tissue underneath looks healthy. Scabs on R leg are fairly thick but still move well with skin so underlying tissue is likely still in good shape. Seemed to be using R foot normally while in hand. No swelling seen on foot or wing.

P: Discontinue meloxicam. Apply dermagel to L R/U wound SID. Apply TAO to R foot wounds PRN. Follow up vet check in 6d to monitor wounds and see if ready to go outside

2024-04-19 17:22 AH

S: Was sitting with feet flat on the floor.
O: Dropped 78g of rabbit, Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO
A: BAR
P: CCP

2024-04-19 12:10 AE
Weight: 729.0 grams, BCS: 3.0, Leftovers: 0
S: Hock sitting facing wall and easily caught.

O: R TMT and foot wounds are scabbed and doing fine. L ventral raduis/ulna laceration appear to be very lightly scabbed. Gave oral meds. No leftovers.

Ceftiofur (Excede): 0.08 cc (200 mg/ml) IM
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Meloxicam: 0.51 cc (1.5 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: Patient appeared to be a bit out of it this morning. Wounds are healing well and all scabbs appear static.
Weight change: -26 g (3 %)

P: Move vet check.

2024-04-18 17:28 AH

S: Was perched and flaired.
O: Dropped 80g of rat.
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO
A: BAR
P: CCP

2024-04-18 09:31 AH
Leftovers: 0
S: Was perched, clacking, and crouched for drape.
O:Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Meloxicam: 0.51 cc (1.5 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO
Monitored abrasions/lacerations on right TMT and foot, L ventral radius/ulna
lead test
A: BAR
P: Continue monitoring abrasions/lacerations on R TMT and foot, L ventral radius/ulna.

Blood lead
Collection date2024-04-18
Level0.00 ug/dL

2024-04-17 18:01 OB

S: hock sitting in back corner of cage, clacking

O: dropped 80g of rat and chick with meds on food
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: BAR

P: CCP

2024-04-17 14:33 KS

Updated medication doses based on a latest weight of 755.0 g

2024-04-17 08:17 KS
Weight: 755.0 grams, BCS: 3.5, Leftovers: 0
S: Standing, fell to right side, clacking
O: Weighed, removed 1 cast from cage, no scrap. Plucked some feathers that were matted around foot wounds. All wounds scabbed and fairly quiet on right foot - applied dermagel. Left ventral radius/ulna wound minor and mostly healed. Gave fluids in left inguinal area, gave meds IM and orally. Moved to main room.
LRS SQ: 34.75 cc (LRS) SQ
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Meloxicam: 0.47 cc (1.5 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO
Vitamin B Complex: 0.02 cc (100 mg/ml) IM

A: QAR, wounds healing well. Had both feet clenched and fell over during catch - unknown if due to painful right foot or possibly lead.
P: Test for lead tomorrow, discontinue fluids otherwise CCP

2024-04-16 16:39 MP

S: Standing, R foot sticking out front slightly. Does not appear to be bearing weight on it.

O: Dropped 92 g of rat and chick with meds on it-
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: BAR

P: CCP

2024-04-16 14:54 OB

Fecal
Collection date2024-04-16
ResultsNEG

2024-04-16 09:20 MP
Leftovers: 0
S: Hock sitting in cage. When put back, stood flat on both feet but may not have been putting all of weight on R foot.

O: Checked abrasions on R foot. Appear static. Gently cleaned with dilute chlorhex. Took blood from L leg for PCV/TS, CBC, and study. Gave 35 cc LRS SQ in L leg inguinal area. Collected fecal from cage. Checked abrasion on L r/u- static. Feather check wings and tail and applied tail guard. Gave meds PO-
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Meloxicam: 0.47 cc (1.5 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: QAR. Feathers are not in terrible shape. He may be capable of some flight with how they are but I highly doubt his flight will be silent. We may be able to imp the outer primaries on the left wing to achieve silent flight, but that will have to be determined after we're sure he's able to maintain flight with the other feathers

P: CCP, Rx Vit B for low TS

PCV/TP
Collection date2024-04-16 09:20:00
PCV40 %
TS2.6 g\dl
Serumslightly hemolyzed
CBC
Collection date2024-04-16
WBC count15000
Corrected count13333
Hets/Neut73% - 9733
  Bands0+
  Toxics0+
Lymphs9% - 1199
Eos12% - 1599
Mono6% - 799
Baso0% - 0
Thrombocytes
PI1
HemoproteusNEG
LeukocytozoonNEG
Plasmodium4+
Read byMP
Very high plasmodium load. Differential WNL. Can be treated with mefloquine.
Feather check
Right
Left
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Tail
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 654321123456 
 
 Ok Fault bar Broken, not impable
 IB, mature Tipped Missing
 IB Soiled Mutilated
 Imped Bent Unknown
 Frayed Broken, impable
   Singed
   Stripped

2024-04-15 18:29 MP

S: Sitting in center of cage and clacking

O: Dropped 37 g of rat and gave meds PO-
Gabapentin: 0.08 cc (100 mg/ml compounded) PO
Pentoxifylline: 0.21 cc (50 mg/ml compounded ) PO

A: QAR. Seems rather out of it, even for a barred owl, but it could just be from stress. Will continue to monitor.

P: CCP

2024-04-15 13:35 KS
Weight: 695.0 grams, BCS: 3.5
S: Wrapped up in box
O: Removed fishing line by unwrapping what I could and cutting other pieces. Was wrapped tightly around right foot and TMT, was also wrapped around left radius/ulna, and right primaries

------------- PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS ----------------
Mentation: BAR
Temp (F): 104.3
Dehydration (%): 5
Neurologic: WNL
Head/mouth/beak: WNL
Ears: WNL
Eyes: WNL
Wings: Abrasion from fishing line over left ventral radius/ulna distally
Legs: Abrasions and lacerations from fishing line around R TMT
Feet: Abrasions and lacerations from fishing line around right foot and toes.
Body: WNL - small brood patch
Feather condition: Damaged primaries
Radiographic findings: NSF
Initial treatment: 0.46cc Meloxicam, 0.21cc Pentox, 0.07cc Excede, 0.08cc Gabapentin, 30cc LRS SQ

A: Healthy barred owl that got wrapped in fishing line around wings and right leg and hung for a few hours at least. Abrasions not super deep and distal portions of limbs all seem to have good blood flow and not super swollen or edematous. Guarded prognosis due to likelihood of some skin dying off from cut-off circulation. Will likely need imped before release

P: Rx Meloxicam, Gabapentin, Pentoxifylline, Excede, fluids. Collect blood and fecal tomorrow. Perform feather assessment tomorrow, monitor abrasions/lacerations from fishing line.

Vitals
Date2024-04-15 13:35:00
Temp104.3 F

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