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Practical Wildlife Care

Practical Wildlife Care

by Les Stocker MBE (Author)

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    Paperback 2000

    $21.32
Synopsis

Over the past 20 years, the care of British and European wildlife casualties and orphans has become accepted as the norm, whereas before euthanasia was the recommended option. The care of injured wildlife brought into veterinary practices can cause problems because of lack of knowledge. Wildlife casualties present an enormous range of species and conditions not normally seen in veterinary practice. When a wildlife casualty is brought in it is the veterinary nurses who administer first aid and lifesaving and carry out any minor surgical procedures. This user friendly book describes how to handle and provide first aid, how to feed and release, and many other disciplines not featured in veterinary or nursing training. It covers a whole range of species with sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: WileyBlackwell
Published: 01 Jun 2000
ISBN 10: 0632052457
ISBN 13: 9780632052455

Media Reviews
At last ... a truly practical wildlife care book describing both the medical care and rehabilitation of British wildlife casualties. This guide is essential for any veterinary clinic or rehabilitator ... a sound investment for the veterinary clinic or personal library. Veterinary Nursing Journal A simple straightforward guide on first aid, feeding and rehabilitation of all the major species - essential reading for anyone involved in the care of wild animals. Nigel Taylor, writing in The Daily Express Les Stocker MBE is perhaps the best known and probably the most experienced British wildlife rehabilitator. Practical Wildlife Care is written in a sufficiently informal style to hold the attention of the interested amateur yet contains enough medical detail to inform the veterinarian. From the Foreword by Dr John Lewis, International Zoo Veterinary Group This book...is an excellent reference for the care of the many wild species. There is a wealth of information not usually covered in the typical veterinary curriculum. Kathy Lyon, Veterinary Information network The way the book is set out, combined with the amount of information contained, makes it of value to anyone working with wildlife casualties, in any capacity. Iain McKay, Veterinary Times
Author Bio
Les Stocker MBE is Founder of St Tiggywinkles Wildlife Teaching Hospital Trust, Europe's first wildlife teaching hospital. In 1990 he became a Laureate on winning the Rolex Award Enterprise. In 1991 he was awarded an MBE for his services to wildlife. He is author of a number of books, papers and articles on wildlife rehabilitation, and his Code of Practice for the rehabilitation of British wild animal casualties has been accepted by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Department of the Environment. He is also a member of the New York Academy of Science.