Back at the end of August, a pigeon was brought to our Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center by a Good Samaritan. The bird had survived an attack by a wild animal and had multiple puncture wounds across its body.

The injured pigeon was alert, but his prognosis was uncertain. These types of bites can lead to infection if untreated, so immediate intervention was critical.

Our veterinary team jumped into action. They started fluids to treat dehydration, administered pain relief, and began a course of antibiotics.

The pigeon’s wounds were carefully flushed and cleaned. Large patches of missing feathers left raw skin exposed, so the team applied protective dressings to support healing.

For the first week, the pigeon required daily bandage changes and wound care. As he began healing, treatment

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