Ojai Raptor ~ UPDATE ON BIG BEAR JACKIE! CRITICAL BUT STABLE CONDITION! CAUTIOUSLY HOPEFULđź’— 7.27.26 [9878hXTlNrX]
From Ojai Raptor Center - "Update on Bald Eagle patient 26-519 from Big Bear Lake. Patient 26-519’s condition remains stable but critical as she remains in intensive care and receives round-the-clock supportive treatment. Our veterinary team is working to determine the underlying cause of her illness. She is currently receiving several prophylactic treatments to help support her body. After showing encouraging improvement following her blood transfusion, she experienced a setback on Saturday when her blood values declined again. Since then, she has improved once more. She is eating on her own, her energy and alertness have noticeably improved, and she has become much more feisty during feedings. One of the most encouraging changes we’ve seen is her packed cell volume (PCV), which measures the percentage of red blood cells in her bloodstream. Her PCV has increased from 8% before the weekend to 16% today (7/27). While this remains below normal, it is an encouraging improvement, and we will continue to monitor her bloodwork daily as we keep a close eye on her progress. Despite extensive diagnostic testing and consultation with experienced wildlife veterinarians, we still do not have a definitive diagnosis. Cases like this can be incredibly complex, and we will continue adjusting her treatment as new information becomes available. Thank you for the thousands of messages of encouragement and continued support. Because minimizing stress is an important part of the recovery process, we kindly ask that you give our veterinary and rehabilitation teams the time and space they need to focus on patient care. Please refrain from calling, texting, emailing, or visiting our facility for updates. We promise to continue sharing meaningful updates through our official social media channels as soon as new information becomes available. Thank you for following her story and supporting the work that makes this level of care possible. Every message of encouragement, share, and donation is appreciated." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Many thanks to Ojai raptor Center, Dr. Kathryn Rasp and entire Ojai team, Resident bald eagle Spirit at CALM Zoo for the blood transfusion & the entire staff at CALM Zoo, Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group (VMSG) in Ventura, especially Dr. Higgins and the staff. Jackie is a strong female who has a fighting spirit to recover and return to her territory, to her mate and family. Let's all keep her in our thoughts and prayers! Many thanks again to Ojai Raptor Center on taking care of patient 26-519 - Jackie the Queen of Big Bear & Lady of the Lake! Donation Links: San Dimas Raptor Rescue Donations: Ojai Raptor Center Donations: To make a donation to CALM ZOO for the life saving blood transfusion from the bald eagle Spirit: Thank you for watching! All credits for video, photos & update courtesy of Ojai Raptor Center