Jackies Condition Explained: Anemia, Test Results & Recovery Timeline | Big Bear Eagle Cam [mODnQmGutZJ]
Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, has now spent 14 days in care at the Ojai Raptor Center. In this official update, Executive Director Chris Acton shares a detailed medical report on her condition. In this update: - Why the fight with juvenile eagles did NOT cause her illness - Her latest blood work results - anemia and elevated white blood cell count - PCV levels: currently 17%, target is above 30% - What has been RULED OUT: zinc and lead toxicosis, aspergillosis, rodenticide poisoning, and renal disease - Next steps: specialized heavy metal testing, lung radiographs, and a planned CT scan - Recovery timeline: weeks, if not months Jackie remains clinically stable but is still very sick. The veterinary team at Ojai Raptor Center continues to work around the clock, alongside specialists from across the country, to find answers. Meanwhile, Shadow continues to care for Sandy and Luna at the Big Bear nest. 🙏 Please keep Jackie in your thoughts and prayers. 📹 Video Credit: Ojai Raptor Center (ojairaptorcenter.org) This update was originally shared by the Ojai Raptor Center. All credit goes to their incredible team caring for Jackie and 91 other wildlife patients. Please consider supporting their work with a donation. 💙 Subscribe for more updates on Jackie, Shadow, Sandy and Luna. #JackieEagle #BigBearEagle #OjaiRaptorCenter #BaldEagle #JackieAndShadow ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Thank you message & 91 patients in care 0:31 - 14 days since Jackie's rescue 0:54 - The juvenile eagle encounter explained 1:10 - Diagnostic work completed so far 1:38 - Blood work results: anemia & leukocytosis 1:53 - PCV levels explained (17% vs 30% target) 2:10 - What has been ruled out 2:42 - Stable but still very sick 2:47 - Next steps in treatment 3:14 - Recovery will take weeks or months 3:56 - Tribute to the veterinary team 4:40 - Message to supporters