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Rooster with Frostbite

This rooster presented to Littleton Animal Hospital for evaluation of severe depression anorexia and discoloration of the comb and wattle.  This occurred after a period of extremely cold winter weather and high winds.  A diagnosis of acute frost bite was made.  He was treated with IV fluids, pain medications, topical therapy of the comb and wattle, and syringe feeding.  After a few days he was released to his owners for further care.  We have since heard that he is very healthy and crowing loudly.  He did have some permanent damage and loss of tissue as a result of the frostbite injury however.