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Initial management in captivity
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Initial management in captivity
- Author: Joanna Hedley
- From: BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties
- Item: Chapter 7, pp 66 - 72
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443316.7
- Copyright: © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: December 2016
Abstract
Wildlife casualties generally arrive at the veterinary clinic with little or no prior warning. Consequently, ideal accommodation, food and other resources may not be immediately available. However, all veterinary clinics should have the basic equipment, drugs, fluids and nutrition required to stabilize a wildlife casualty. This chapter outlines these requirements for the range of wildlife species a British veterinary clinic may encounter.
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Badgers (Meles meles) can be temporarily housed in large secure dog kennels for initial treatment, but will need to be moved to larger pens for longer-term hospitalization. © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Badgers (Meles meles) can be temporarily housed in large secure dog kennels for initial treatment, but will need to be moved to larger pens for longer-term hospitalization.
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Nests can be made out of towels for young or debilitated birds such as this fledgling raven (Corvus corax). (© Jenna Richardson) © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Nests can be made out of towels for young or debilitated birds such as this fledgling raven (Corvus corax). (© Jenna Richardson)
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Padded bedding should be used to prevent keel damage in recumbent patients such as this mute swan (Cygnus olor). (© Secret World Wildlife Rescue) © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Padded bedding should be used to prevent keel damage in recumbent patients such as this mute swan (Cygnus olor). (© Secret World Wildlife Rescue)
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Foxes can carry the zoonotic parasite Sarcoptes scabiei, as shown in this cub with patchy alopecia, scaling and crusting. © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Foxes can carry the zoonotic parasite Sarcoptes scabiei, as shown in this cub with patchy alopecia, scaling and crusting.
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Hedgehogs often harbour ringworm (Trichophyton erinacei) with alopecia and crusty lesions typically around the face, as shown here. © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Hedgehogs often harbour ringworm (Trichophyton erinacei) with alopecia and crusty lesions typically around the face, as shown here.
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Hedgehogs should be offered dog or cat food for short-term feeding. This is a leucistic individual, which is a rare colour variation in the UK and would be particularly susceptible to predation. © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Hedgehogs should be offered dog or cat food for short-term feeding. This is a leucistic individual, which is a rare colour variation in the UK and would be particularly susceptible to predation.
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Young red kite (Milvus milvus) being tempted to eat with chopped up day-old chicks. © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Young red kite (Milvus milvus) being tempted to eat with chopped up day-old chicks.
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High tick burdens, as shown in this hedgehog, are not uncommon, especially in debilitated animals. © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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High tick burdens, as shown in this hedgehog, are not uncommon, especially in debilitated animals.
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All patients should be weighed on admission and at regular intervals throughout their time in hospital. Small digital scales may be required, as for this immature field vole (Microtus agrestis). © 2016 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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All patients should be weighed on admission and at regular intervals throughout their time in hospital. Small digital scales may be required, as for this immature field vole (Microtus agrestis).