Adult bobcat female brought in by animal control, presumably hit by a car. Physical exam (done under heavy sedation) showed no fractures or external injuries. Head trauma difficult to assess, not too obtunded when awake, hissing and spitting as is normal. She will be released this morning if all goes according to plan.
Dr. Cool did an amazing job with this one. Really understood that as a wild animal this bobcat was terrified of us. Sedated it quickly and effectively. Then joked to me, "So I'm thinking IV catheter, mannitol, hypertonic saline, maybe nasal insufflation and oh yeah, keep the head elevated at 20 degrees at all times." Right, doctor! No problem! Thank goodness he gets that working with a wild animal is a completely different ball game than treating domestic animals. Way to go Dr. Cool.
4 comments:
Like to see you that while the cat was awake!!!!!
Not only is the bobcat awesome, it is a great picture of you! How did it make out in the end?
It got released Saturday night. I was told it took off before the door to its carrier was even opened all the way. Happy ending :)
Ahaha! Dr. Cool, eh? I bet I know who that is!
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