Bringing Wildlife to the Clinic You’ve potentially found an injured wild animal and called the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) to discuss what you should do. The volunteer at the WMC determines the animal should be brought in, but they tell you that they do not send volunteers out to pick up the animal, and that […]
Check out the College of Veterinary Medicine’s blog post below. Dr. Lewis, Director of the Wildlife Medical Clinic, discusses highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and the risks it poses to you and your pets.
Happy New Year! Wildlife Medical Clinic has successfully closed our 2024 chapter and opened our door to 2025. We are grateful for the support from our community, professional colleagues, fellow wildlife rehabilitators, student volunteers, and generous donors. With the collective force from everyone, we were able to provide the best possible care to the injured […]
Juvenile red-tailed hawk 24-2042 arrived on September 14 with an ulnar (wing) fracture and ocular (eye) trauma. We provided pain relief medications, topical eye drops, and managed the ulnar fracture with a figure-8 bandage. Once healed, this patient was conditioned for release through a process called creancing.
What is Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NHSP)? Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSHP) is unfortunately a common type of metabolic bone disease that can occur in any animal but is most often seen in reptiles and amphibians. This condition most often occurs in captivity when an animal is not receiving the proper husbandry. NSHP can occur when the […]
Arrival of Red-Tailed Hawk 24-2154 While the patients presenting to the Wildlife Medical Clinic are typically injured or ill in some shape or form, we do sometimes receive patients that are clinically healthy. This was the case for a juvenile red-tailed hawk who was brought to the clinic on October 3, 2024. This hawk, patient […]
Fear Free Approach In recent years, many veterinary practices have shifted towards a new approach to helping animals feel safe and secure in the clinic. These techniques, called “Fear Free”, aim to decrease stress and fear responses in animals as much as possible, while still being able to conduct adequate exams and treatments. The Fear […]
It’s that time of year where we are getting into the Holiday season. As you are shopping and looking for gifts for loved ones, keep in mind, the Wildlife Medical Clinic has some unique giving opportunities such as our adopt an ambassador program, our sponsor a day program, and currently our 2025 calendar is available […]
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Barred owl Information The barred owl (Strix varia) is a larger owl species found in North America. They are part of the family Strigidae, known as the “true owl family.” These brown-gray owls are native to Eastern North America, most often found in mature forests and woodlands. Their main diet is small mammals, but barred […]