Cases

Red-Shouldered Hawk Case

Tony Bieser, VM20, Team Leader Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)  This hawk presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being found down near a public road. The finders cared for the patient for an unknown amount…
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Emaciated Red-Tailed Hawk

This case summary was written by Ellie Andersen, a second year veterinary student volunteer, as part of our student blog series. History: A red-tailed hawk was brought in to the clinic on November 22nd. It…
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Team Saves Turtle Hit by Car

A red-eared slider turtle was presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being hit by a car. Upon a visual exam, there was an obvious shell fracture on the right side and trauma to the…
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Northern River Otter Case Report

In the middle of April, an adult male North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being found unresponsive on the side of the road. A Good Samaritan brought the…
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The Case of the Common Grackle

Guest post by second year veterinary student, Megan Stuart. On a hot summer’s day in late May, a Common Grackle was found on a driveway in Springfield, Illinois and brought to the Wildlife Clinic as…
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Virginia Opossum To Be Released

By Erin Mortimer, VM17 A week ago a young male intact Virginia Opossum (DIVI) presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic for being attacked by a dog. This patient presented very bright, alert, responsive and very…
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Young Snapper Fixed Up

Erin Newman, VM18 A juvenile snapping turtle was found in a yard and brought into the Wildlife Medical Clinic in August. He had a cut on his neck right where it joined his shell and…
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WMC Aids Bald Eagle in Recovery

By Melissa Giese (class of 2017) A large bird was found injured on the side of a gravel road in Effingham, Illinois. The bird was not moving much, and didn’t seem to use its wings…
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WMC Aids Bald Eagle in Recovery

By Melissa Giese (class of 2017) A large bird was found injured on the side of a gravel road in Effingham, Illinois. The bird was not moving much, and didn’t seem to use its wings…
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