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The world does not offer wildlife much safety. Natural disasters
such as severe weather or fire, or occurrences such as attack by
a predator or a fall from a high place cause injuries. However,
the greatest percentage of animals admitted to rehabilitation centers
suffer from human-related injuries.
Any number of misfortunes that can befall a wild animal; the list
includes:
- Animal attacks (e.g. cats, dogs, predators)
- Collisions (e.g. with vehicles, buildings, windows, power lines,
communications towers)
- Contact with hot surfaces or substances (e.g. barbecues, hot
tar)
- Entanglement (e.g. fishing line, fish hook, string, sticky substances,
glue traps)
- Falls (e.g. from nest, tree, building, bridge)
- Fires (e.g. forest fires, grass fires)
- Human cruelty (e.g. confinement, beating, rocks or stones, choking,
cutting)
- Hunting injuries (e.g. from shotgun, rifle, pellet gun, arrow,
slingshot)
- Trapping injuries (e.g. snares, leg hold traps, box traps, glue
traps)
With prompt attention and supportive care, many injuries can heal.
However, injuries cause the animal pain and distress, and if not
addressed, the animal may survive its injury, but expire from the
effects of stress.
To learn more about injuries, pain management and information sources,
choose one of the topics below, or from the right-hand menu.
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Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery
Scope: Association of Avian Veterinarians Australian Committee: the quarterly journal is a benefit of membership, as are the AAVAC Newsletter (quarterly), AAV USA Annual Conference Proceedings and International Membership directory.
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The NWRA Quarterly Journal
Scope: The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Associationﾒs journal features articles on the treatment and temporary care of injured, diseased and displaced indigenous wildlife.
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Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation
Scope: The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Councilﾒs quarterly journal provides useful information to wildlife rehabilitators and others involved in the care and treatment of native wild species.
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Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Scope: Membership in the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is by calendar year. All members receive the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine and the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians= Newsletter which are published quarterly.
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Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry:
by Kevin M. Wright (Editor), Brent R. Whitaker
Introducing veterinary practitioners to the diagnosis and treatment of disease in captive amphibians, this text covers various aspects of amphibian captive husbandry and propagation while providing a foundation that enables the reader to evaluate a given husbandry routine. The diagnosis of disease in amphibians by the application of basic clinicopathological techniques is discussed. Infectious, metabolic, nutritional, neoplastic, and idiopathic disorders of amphibians are examined in detail. The book contains 243 color photos, 317 b&w photos and figures, and 54 tables
Hardcover
Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN:0894649175
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Avian Medicine and Surgery:
by Robert B. Altman, DVM; Susan L. Clubb, DVM, Gerry M. Dorrestein, DVM, PhD, and Katherine Quesenberry, DVM
Extensive text on basic and advanced clinical avian medicine and aviculture, for avian practitioners and veterinarians. Problem-oriented approach. Halftone illustrations, some color plates.
Diplomate Hardcover
W.B. Saunders
ISBN:0721654460
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CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine:Second Edition:
by Leslie A. Dierauf (Editor), Frances M. D. Gulland (Editor)
CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is the only handbook specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. With 66 contributors working together to craft 45 scientifically-based chapters, the text has been completely revised and updated to contain all the latest developments in this field. Building upon the solid foundation of the previous edition, the contents of this book are light-years ahead of the topics presented in the first edition.
Hardcover - 1120 pages
CRC Press
ISBN:0849308399
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Manual of Avian Practice:
by Agnes E. Rupley
The book is the required text for an Avian Medicine and Surgery Class taught to Cornell University 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
Paperback - 556 pages
W B Saunders Co
ISBN:0721640834
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The Merck Veterinary Manual:Eighth Edition:
by Susan E. Aiello, Asa Mays (Editor)
The Merck Manual's new edition is a much needed update to previous editions. The book follows the same, easy to follow formal and includes sections on exotic animals that were not a part of previous editions. It is a very affordable although fairly comprehensive reference to general veterinary medicine.
Hardcover - 2305 pages
Merck & Co
ISBN:0911910298
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Reptile Medicine and Surgery:
by Douglas R. Mader (Editor), Geoff Stein (Illustrator)
Reference for veterinary clinicians on the general care, diagnosis, and management of lizards, turtles, snakes, and crocodilians. Special topics include husbandry and artificial lighting. Halftone illustrations and color plates.
Hardcover: 512 pages
W B Saunders Co
ISBN:0721652085
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Zoo & Wild Animal Medicine:Current Therapy 4
by Murray E. Fowler and R. Eric Miller, DVM
A great reference book for those how have exotic animals or are caring for them. The information is clear and accurate and is supported with examples and references.
Hardcover: 747 pages
W.B. Saunders
ISBN:0721686648
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