From Erie SPCA
In early December, this beautiful snowy owl was found beside a deceased owl in Brockport. Sadly, it seemed like this owl might suffer the same fate, as it was diagnosed with a severe fungal lung infection called aspergillosis.
In the past, this diagnosis was a near-certain death sentence. But our wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Slote, decided to try a new treatment that had shown promise in great horned owls: nebulizing the owl with an anti-fungal medication.
We closely monitored the owl, providing supportive care and administering the medication. Within a few weeks, the owl showed promising signs of improvement!
As his health improved, he graduated to an outdoor flight cage to increase his strength and prepare for life back in the wild! We're hopeful for a release soon!
