Abstract
This report describes case management of a granulomatous pneumonia occurring in an osprey (Pandion haliaetus) after a neardrowning incident. The bird initially responded to aggressive antimicrobial therapy, but was euthanized after 26 days due to severe pulmonary hemorrhage. Necropsy revealed the source of the hemorrhage to be a multifocal granulomatous and heterophilic interstitial pneumonia affecting 30% of the lungs. The bird was cachectic on presentation and required aggressive nutritional support. A major achievement of this case was to stimulate an osprey to eat on its own in captivity by using live fish.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-21 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
State | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Drowning
- Nutritional support
- Osprey
- Pandion haliaetus
- Pneumonia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Animal Science and Zoology
- veterinary(all)