Treatment At our hospital, we saves species by providing critical care and treatment. |
PfA Wildlife Hospital is equipped with a team of expert veterinarians and nursing staff, supported by an array of advanced medical facilities and equipment. Our hospital features a specialized Intensive Care Unit, a surgical unit, a Radiography (X-ray) facility, a laser physiotherapy machine, and a quarantine unit. With the right people and the right tools, we provide the best possible veterinary care for the injured wildlife brought in by our rescue team. We handle a wide variety of cases, ranging from simple surface wounds to complex internal injuries, fractures, cracked shells, severed limbs, and electrocution burns. Our hospital is also renowned for a unique procedure called “imping,” where loose feathers are implanted onto birds that have lost or damaged their feathers due to wing injuries. This procedure facilitates faster recovery and significantly improves the chances of survival in the wild. | Beyond performing these veterinary practices, we document them in our knowledge library, along with observations regarding their effectiveness and recovery periods. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, some rescued animals succumb to their injuries. In such cases, we conduct post-mortem examinations in a designated room, in the presence of Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) officials, to lawfully determine the cause of death. This process provides valuable learning and data that further enrich our knowledge library. Our ultimate goal is for PfA Wildlife Hospital to become a ‘Centre of Excellence,’ benefiting both current and future generations in the field of wildlife care and conservation. |
We have encountered and successfully addressed a wide range of medical challenges. Our team surgically lanced and treated an abscess in a Hamilton's Pond Turtle that was confiscated from Bangalore Airport, amputated the limb of a Bonnet Macaque that suffered severe burns from electrocution, and performed cesarean sections on Macaques. One particularly complex case involved an ovariohysterectomy on a senior female Macaque with an infected uterus; after a successful recovery, she was released back into her home range. We’ve also surgically repaired the broken shells of Terrapins injured in automobile accidents and treated necrotic wounds in a Monitor Lizard rescued from the pet trade. | In addition, we perform a specialized procedure called "imping" on birds with damaged feathers, where healthy feathers from a deceased bird of the same species are implanted to replace the damaged ones. This, along with other life-saving procedures and invasive surgeries, is carried out under general anesthesia, ensuring the best possible care for the animals in our charge. |