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The hospital ward
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The hospital ward
- Authors: William Lewis, Lyndsey Stanton and Sarah Flack
- From: BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing
- Item: Chapter 5, pp 109 - 128
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443132.5
- Copyright: © 2008 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2012
Abstract
This chapter looks at the facilities required in the exotic pet ward, housing and nutritional requirements for hospitalized exotic and wildlife patients, the care of orphaned mammals, birds and reptiles, cleaning and disinfection, zoonotic diseases and health and safety. Includes self-assessment questions.
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A ward for avian and reptilian patients. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A ward for avian and reptilian patients.
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A commercially available fogging machine can be used with F10 Biocare to disinfect the environment. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A commercially available fogging machine can be used with F10 Biocare to disinfect the environment.
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A selection of equipment necessary to perform daily inpatient checks, feeding and medication. Equipment shown includes: commonly used drugs; Tamodine scrub and toothbrush; Reptoboost; Critical Care Formulas for both reptiles and herbivores; weighing tank and digital scales; variety of crop/feeding tubes; fluids; Durapore tape; stethoscope; bowl; heparin flush; and a variety of needles and syringes. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A selection of equipment necessary to perform daily inpatient checks, feeding and medication. Equipment shown includes: commonly used drugs; Tamodine scrub and toothbrush; Reptoboost; Critical Care Formulas for both reptiles and herbivores; weighing tank and digital scales; variety of crop/feeding tubes; fluids; Durapore tape; stethoscope; bowl; heparin flush; and a variety of needles and syringes.
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Vacutainer for diluting medication. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Vacutainer for diluting medication.
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Birds appreciate a bath; it will help them to keep their feathers in good condition, as well as providing enrichment activity. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Birds appreciate a bath; it will help them to keep their feathers in good condition, as well as providing enrichment activity.
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A mop head suspended from the wall or ceiling of the incubator simulates the presence of the ducklings’ mother. (Courtesy of the Wildlife Aid Foundation) © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A mop head suspended from the wall or ceiling of the incubator simulates the presence of the ducklings’ mother. (Courtesy of the Wildlife Aid Foundation)
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A small plastic container placed on a heat mat can be used for temporary housing of small reptiles. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A small plastic container placed on a heat mat can be used for temporary housing of small reptiles.
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Smaller species can be weighed in a box or container, to the nearest gram. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Smaller species can be weighed in a box or container, to the nearest gram.
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A Doppler ultrasound probe is used for monitoring reptile hearts. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A Doppler ultrasound probe is used for monitoring reptile hearts.
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An example of a commercial misting spray for birds. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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An example of a commercial misting spray for birds.