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Mute Swan Lead Poisoning Treatment and Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal for Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Case Study #35: Mute Swan Lead Poisoning (Endoscopy) Patient: Mute Swan (Adult) Location: Long Island, NY Mute Swan Lead Poisoning Treatment and Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal for Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Lead poisoning is a devastating and all-too-common condition in waterfowl around Long Island. Swans, geese, and ducks often swallow lead fishing sinkers and hooks, often mistaking them for small fish, seeds, insects, or aquatic...
Feb 43 min read
Canada Goose Fishing Hook Removal and Tracheal Repair for Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Case Study #32: Canada Goose Hook Removal (Wildlife) Pa tient: Canada Goose (Adult) Location: Long Island, NY Long Island is home to beautiful waterways and abundant wildlife, but human activity often poses a threat to local birds. Fishing hooks and lines are among the most common and deadly hazards for waterfowl. Recently, an adult Canada Goose was brought to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic by a local wildlife rescue organization. The goose had been found with a
Feb 32 min read
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