Crow recovers after vet intervention as second wild animal in days seeks treatment

A pox-infected crow seeking medical care at a veterinary hospital marks the second such case in just days

In a desperate bid to get rid of pox infections, a crow checked into Banshkhali Upazila Veterinary Hospital in Chattogram.

Upazila Livestock Officer Supan Nandi told bdnews24.com that the crow perched on his office window Wednesday morning.

“We noticed it after our arrival at work.”

Netizens appreciated the medics for treating the crow after the incident went viral on social media.

The crow, which Supan described as neither very young nor very old, was cawing but it stayed calm despite the office staffers approaching it.

Primary assessment revealed that it was infected with pox, with its eyes and skin swelling, he said.

The wounds were cleaned during necessary treatment, when the crow still remained quiet, Supan added.

"After giving medicine thrice on Wednesday, the crow was fed an egg in the evening. It looks much better [on Thursday] as its physical weakness subsided,” he added.

The crow was then released but it could be spotted roaming on the hospital premises on Thursday afternoon.

Supan said other crows from the same flock lingered nearby while the bird received treatment.

This is the second reported case of a wild creature voluntarily coming to a hospital for treatment in less than a week.

On Apr 12, an injured Hanuman langur sought treatment at a hospital in Jhikargachha Upazila of Jashore.