Patient #2924 - struck by car

This Red-tailed hawk was hit by a car. A kind motorist noticed the injured bird and brought it to us using the box-over method. As you can see in the pictures, the animal’s right side primary flight feathers were severely damaged and are now regrowing. Once the bird can achieve stable flight, we will set it free.

Courtesy of US Fish and Wildlife

And the answer is:

The answer to yesterday's X-ray quiz

:

Gray phase Eastern screech owl.

Have you seen this hawk?

Dig this, Mrs. Red-Tail here is one of four species of hawk we have now, she was hit by a car two weeks ago and recently got moved from ICU to an outdoor cage, and hopefully will be released soon. She's half of a mated pair so her husband will want to know where she's been. Got a lotta 'splainin to do.

Prepping for Treatment

This hawk is about to be treated with medication and given drops for an eye wound. A speedy recovery!

Itchy Business

Good news for raccoon #0028. He’s a long term patient we are treating for sarcoptic mange. He’s looking brighter and his appetite has improved since he’s been in treatment. If you are concerned about an animal who has mange, please give us a call. There are several options for ways to help an animal with this condition. Mange is common in foxes and raccoons, but other animals can get it too. Observable symptoms include loss of fur, seeing the animal scratching, and wounds on the body (from the incessant scratching). The good news is that it responds well to treatment, giving the animal relief from a very cruel infection. If you see an animal you think has the condition, we are happy to advise.