Physical exam on a silvereye

Join our wonderful vet Dani as she completes a physical exam on a little silvereye. Sound on for this one! 🔊 Please share this video with a friend if you found it helpful.
This video shows why it is so critical to bring birds out for care after they have experienced any sort of cat interaction. This silvereye looks totally healthy, is flying well, and has no missing or disturbed feathers. Yet when Dani examines him more closely, she discovers several small wounds which are causing severe pain and are a risk for infection. The finder of this silvereye did the right thing by bringing him out. Had he been released without treatment, his chances of survival would be slim.
We see a range of injuries in the birds we admit who have experienced cat interaction: broken or fractured bones, internal crush injuries, internal bleeding, puncture wounds, larger open wounds, missing feathers, and bruising. Most of these are difficult to diagnose, and often the birds look intact at a glance. But as Dani says, ‘The feathers do a very good job of hiding wounds, and sometimes those wounds that we don’t see are the most dangerous ones.’
Once in hospital care, birds will receive antibiotics for at least 7 days (sometimes more in severe cases), and pain management for several days depending on the severity of their injuries. They are weighed and checked by a vet daily. Some birds require laser therapy, physiotherapy, topical medications, or bandaging. Their housing is cleaned at least twice daily, with lots of fresh food provided. It costs $20 each day to care for each one of these little birds. We appreciate all support towards this, and we couldn’t do it without you! Details can be found here birdcareaotear... or transfer to our bank account: 12-3029-0421056-50 💚
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