Hand-Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals PDF. Veterinarians, technicians and wildlife caregivers are often called upon to have expertise in raising infant mammals. This book provides clear guidance to raising and caring for a wide variety of domestic, farm, wildlife, and zoo mammals from birth to weaning. Over thirty veterinary technicians, wildlife specialists, and veterinarians from around the world have contributed their expertise to this useful book that covers over 50 mammalian species.
Some of the topics covered in each chapter of this book include:
Assessment of the neonate
Specialised equipment
Expected weight gains
Formula selection and preparation
Weaning techniques
Housing
Common medical problems
Detailed chapters are devoted to the following animals:
Domestic animals: puppies, kittens, ferrets, sugar gliders and rabbits
Zoo animals: ungulates, non-domestic equids, exotic felids, polar bears, elephants, rhinoceroses, macropods, pinnipeds, large and small primates, lemurs and sloths
Dr Laurie Gage is well known for her work and expertise in the rearing of seals, sea lions and walruses and has experience in rearing many other mammalian species.
chapters from recognised experts in the field
nothing else pulls together all this information in one place
