by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
A busy Saturday morning when I was interrupted with a sealed greeting card. I could see through the envelope that it isn’t hate mail. Even though those are rare, most vets are hurt deeply and remember the few that they get. I know I do. Veterinarians are often accused...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
There were a few bleary eyes as Albert headed to a new home today. He came from a not-great situation as a little kit already imprinted. He couldn’t be released, and we became quite attached. We got permission to keep him on an educational permit, but Covid has...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
I have a desk falcon. She is slight, less than a quarter pound, but she certainly has a mind of her own. Falconry is commonly done with locally caught birds or captive raised birds. Most (almost 80%) of the young hawks and falcons die their first year. Being caught as...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
My office is a mess. It’s not actually my fault. I know what you are thinking! How could I tell? I know if you have been on a tour, there is a pile, or piles, of stuff on my desk and beside my desk waiting to be done. Now is worse than usual. It all started when...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 3, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
We sent two baby owls to Louisville. Three people gave up a portion of their weekend to make it happen. They knew how important it was. Owls and some other animals spend a short period of time imprinting. This is where they figure out that whoever they are with are...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
Stephanie started it! She found some in the wild and offered to share one. She brought the tiny praying mantis in a cute little bug cage. She even brought some fruit flies and their culture with them. I thought it was adorable, but I was busy and I delegated care to a...
