{"id":11847,"date":"2023-06-15T09:10:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emeraid.com\/vet\/?p=11847"},"modified":"2023-06-08T00:35:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T05:35:41","slug":"great-black-backed-gull-loses-to-turkey-grease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emeraid.com\/vet\/great-black-backed-gull-loses-to-turkey-grease\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Black-Backed Gull Loses To Turkey Grease"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"greatThe following story about a great black-backed gull was shared with us by the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge<\/a> in New Jersey.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Wildlife Hospital at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge admitted a large great black-backed gull shortly after Thanksgiving. He got himself into leftover turkey grease!<\/p>\n

On intake he was covered in oil and was dehydrated, thin, and hypothermic. Sadly, as a scavenger, he was trying to take advantage of an easy meal, but got himself into trouble instead.<\/p>\n

This gull required two rounds of thorough washing and rinsing before his feathers were determined to be turkey-oil free. Additionally, he required supplemental heat, fluids, and great nutrition to bring him back to overall health.<\/p>\n

After receiving fluid therapy and stabilization, he was gavage-fed EmerAid IC Piscivore<\/a> to aid in his recovery until he was stable enough for a solid diet.<\/p>\n

After spending some time working on his waterproofing with his newly cleaned feathers, this great black-backed gull was returned to his home!
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