Hand-rearing wild and domestic mammals [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] Laurie J. Gage

• Record Nr.: UNISA996209761903316
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Ames, Iowa, : Iowa State Press, 2002
• ISBN: 1-281-45021-9; 9786611450212; 0-470-38500-6; 0-470-38478-6
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (299 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): GageLaurie J
• Disciplina: 636; 636.07
• Soggetti: Domestic animals; Captive mammals; Mammals; Wildlife rescue; First aid for animals; Animals - Infancy
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Hand-Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I Domestic Mammals; 1 Orphan Rabbits; 2 Puppies; 3 Domestic Kittens; 4 Critically III and Orphaned Foals; 5 Pigs; 6 Goat Kids; 7 South American Camelids; Part II Wildlife, Zoo, and Marine Mammals; 8 Opossums; 9 Sugar Gliders; 10 Macropods; 11 Hedgehogs; 12 Sloths; 13 Ground and Tree Squirrels; 14 Insectivorous Bats; 15 Lemurs; 16 Tamarins; 17 Macaque Species; 18 Great Apes; 19 Harbor Seals and Northern Elephant Seals; 20 Sea Lions and Fur Seals; 21 Walrus Calves; 22 Fox Kits; 23 Black Bear Cubs24 Polar Bears; 25 Raccoons; 26 Ferret Kits; 27 Exotic Felids; 28 Elephants; 29 Nondomestic Equids; 30 Rhinoceros; 31 Black-Tailed and White-Tailed Deer; 32 Exotic Ungulates; Appendix: Resources for Products Mentioned; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: 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