Wildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a
lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife
was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. A
lot has changed over the past twenty years and now caring for wildlife
casualties is part of everyday life in many veterinary practices.
Following on from the major success of the first edition, this second edition
provides even more useful information on wildlife care and rehabilitation. As
well as covering a whole range of species, with sections on birds, mammals,
reptiles and amphibians, this edition now includes information on many ‘alien’
species appearing in the British countryside such as wallabies, wild boar and
exotic reptiles.
In this edition:
Essential guidance on handling, first aid, feeding and releasing, and
many other disciplines not featured in veterinary or nursing training;
Full of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has
unparalleled practical experience;
Expanded chapters on the care of all species – particularly casualty
badgers, otters and hedgehogs – and more comprehensive guidance on rearing
orphaned mammals and birds;
Lots more colour pictures to aid in management and care techniques and
the latest information on zoonotic diseases from around the world.
Publication Date: 2005
Size: 320 pages;
7 x 10 Binding: Paperback