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Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 2.6 lbs
Hello, I am taking care of a Herring Gull. I thought it had to be euthanized due to a broken wing, but x-ray revealed no fractures. The vet prescribed a NSAID (meloxidyl). The bird is on the way to recovery , however, it gets stressed at sunrise in the cage. It hit it's beak before I could cover the cage fully, and there was bleeding from one nostril. Should I perhaps discontinue the NSAID, so the pain threshold is not lowered? The bird is making short flights and can be released soon. Thanks.
1 Answer

Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Veterinarian
Published on July 31, 2017