(Amputation of the left wing of a Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) victim of a domestic cat)

Authors

  • Julia Penna de Andrade Programa de Residência em Saúde Pública com Ênfase em Interface Saúde Humana e Silvestre, Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte-MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2108-9748
  • Taynara Paula dos Santos Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Belo Horizonte-MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0798-1994
  • Marcos Túlio Barcelos Lima Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, área de Sanidade Animal e Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFL), Lavras-MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8791-378X
  • Camilla Faria Soares Programa de Residência em Saúde Pública com Ênfase em Interface Saúde Humana e Silvestre, Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte-MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2837-7603
  • Marcelo Pires Nogueira de Carvalho Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte-MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0210-8352
  • Adriano de Abreu Corteze Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte-MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6106-2948

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26605/medvet-v18n2-6363

Keywords:

Birds, Orthopedic surgery, Psittaciformes, Trauma, Veterinary Surgery

Abstract

Cockatiels are classified as domestic animals, in the order Psittaciformes, family Cacatuidae and species Nymphicus hollandicus, which can be sold and purchased as pets. Its occurrence in veterinary hospital routine has increased over the years due to the continuous growth of the market for unconventional pets and amateur breeding of exotic birds. An individual of the species Nymphicus hollandicus, undetermined sex, 83 grams and unknown age, was received by the Veterinary Hospital, presenting an exposed fracture of the radius and ulna in the left thoracic limb, victim of predation by a domestic cat. After carrying out a clinical examination and determining the need for surgical intervention, the animal was hospitalized for stabilization and initiation of antibiotic therapy, application of analgesics and fluids. The amputation was performed at the level of the humeroradiulnar joint, after antisepsis and removal of marginal feathers from the wound. The postoperative period was carried out by the tutor, following medical recommendations. Accidents between birds and domestic cats are common given the characteristic of predatory behavior in feline species. Therefore, guardians must be careful and responsible when introducing these species, as well as preventing accidents.

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Published

2024-08-02

How to Cite

Andrade, J. P. de, Santos, T. P. dos, Lima, M. T. B., Soares, C. F., Carvalho, M. P. N. de, & Corteze, A. de A. (2024). (Amputation of the left wing of a Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) victim of a domestic cat). Medicina Veterinária, 18(2), 98–103. https://doi.org/10.26605/medvet-v18n2-6363