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MARS patients show why animals need companionship
MARS said geese recover better in communal pens, where a Canada Goose patient perked up after three weeks in isolation.
- Geese are flock animals that require social interaction for recovery, demonstrating that recovery often takes more than medicine alone. At MARS, staff observe these birds thrive when surrounded by their own kind, regardless of species differences.
- One Canada Goose patient with a fractured toe spent three weeks in isolation, relying on a mirror for comfort while staff treated the infection. This routine highlighted the challenges of treating birds removed from their social groups.
- Moving the injured Canada Goose to a communal enclosure with other, mostly unrelated geese sparked immediate recovery. The bird perked up instantly upon joining the flock, demonstrating the vital role of community in healing.
- Recently, MARS housed Snow Geese, a Greater-white Fronted Goose, and a Cackling Goose alongside Canada Geese. While the Canada Geese occasionally plucked the tail feathers of their distant cousins, the mixed group generally coexisted peacefully.
- Beyond social needs, MARS treats emaciated birds with B12 and iron supplements to correct nutritional deficiencies. Staff also remind the public to ensure dogs do not chase resting migratory birds, allowing them to recover undisturbed.
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MARS patients show why animals need companionship
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·Port Hardy, Canada
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