This sweet pet duck was attacked by a goose and presented to us the following afternoon in pain and with a drooping wing. She was assessed, then sedated for radiographs which confirmed a fractured humerus. We wrapped the wing and administered analgesics to help make her comfortable and prevent further damage, then settled her into a comfy incubator for the night, with surgery scheduled for the next morning.
The morning of surgery, she produced a well-formed egg. She looks extremely proud of herself.
She was intubated and had an IV catheter placed as she was prepared for her surgical procedure. Specialized monitoring equipment is utilized to ensure the safest possible surgery for our patients, as in human surgery.
To stabilize the fracture and ensure proper healing, 4 surgical pins were placed, with a FESSA bar providing external support.
Surgery went off without a hitch, and everything looked great afterwards. The surgical site was thoroughly cleaned, the fixator cushioned with padded gauze and the wing wrapped with bandaging material to keep everything clean, dry, and protected.
Fresh out of surgery, she was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready for a warm incubator and some floating pellets and torn greens. She knew she was an excellent patient, and we are all so proud of her. She went home with antibiotics and analgesics to prevent infection and keep her comfortable as she heals. She will return weekly for 3-6 weeks to have her bandage changed, surgical site assessed and progress monitored, and follow-up radiographs will be taken to ensure everything has healed completely before the fixator and pins are removed.
About Us
Our exotic animal hospital is dedicated exclusively to the care of birds, exotic small mammals, reptiles, and even fish! We can offer everything your pet needs for a healthy and happy life, from wellness care and grooming to diagnostics and dentistry, but we can also provide emergency care during our operating hours, along with specialized treatment for referred patients.