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| Practical Wildlife Care | 
| Author: Les, Mbe Stocker
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Category: Book
List Price: $63.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 167775
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 140512749X
Dewey Decimal Number: 639.96
EAN: 9781405127493
ASIN: 140512749X
Publication Date: September 12, 2005
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Product Description
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.
Book Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Useful June 15, 2007
Although it was written in England and thus has british wildlife, it deals with many species (deer, squirrels, birds, etc.) which we also have. It has excellent illustrations and photos, and alternatives to the information uniformly presented in domestic publications (dealing with fractures, etc.)
Packs in details essential to any working with wildlife November 7, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The second edition of a classic on wildlife rehabilitation packs in details essential to any working with wildlife; particularly since much has changed in wildlife care in the years since the first edition appeared. Here are the latest first aid tips, handling instructions, and expanded chapters on species-specific care, from badgers to hedgehogs. Here are the color photos to illustrate care techniques, and here also is inclusion of many 'alien' species. While specific to Britain, PRACTICAL WILDLIFE CARE will reach around the world with its instructions, not to be found in most competing veterinary guides.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Excellent! October 30, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This a great book for anyone in the veterinary field who may encounter wildlife. Perfect for day or emergency practices that do not treat or see wildlife on a regular basis. It is very clearly written and covers a vast array of animals. Although it is not written with North American wildlife in mind, it is still very helpful in giving clear instructions on how to care & treat for wildlife.
 Practical Wildlife Care by Les Stocker June 24, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This has been a very helpful book, more in-depth than many others, however, some things are specific to Britain and not the USA. I would highly recommend this book if you are thinking of or already working with wildlife and rehabilitation of wildlife.
At Last! October 1, 2000
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
At last a practical wildlife care book that is made for the surgery. All to often these types of books become dust collectors as there isn't sufficiant detail for the vet & vet nurses. I have found this an invaluable practical book. The detail is terrific and easy to view. No time is spent flicking through the book looking for information juggled about. The advice and index are an invaluable source to keep at hand. When time is short & may be the difference between life or death this book gets to the point. At collage we learn about cats, dogs & domestic pets and farm animals. This book should be available to all during training. All too often we have no problem finding information on the companian animals but our wildlife, which belongs to us all, sadly takes a back seat and we are left in the ands of a special bunch of people who have learned by flying by the seat of their pants. Thank you Les for another brilliant addition to my book shelf at work. A great read, and so useful too.
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