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Other small mammals Flashcards

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Meerkats

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Undomesticated species

live in colonies in the wild so need interaction with other meerkats

Insectivorous/omnivorous

need large areas for exploration and digging

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Meerkat diseases

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Behavioural

Trauma/wounds

Inappropriate husbandry

Toxoplasma gondii

renal disease

dental disease

infectious disease and parasites

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African pygmy hedgehogs

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Nocturnal

Solitary

Insectivorous/omnivorous

from central/equatorial Africa (need 24-30 degrees)

do not undergo hibernation

require lots of space

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Weights of African pygmy hedgehogs

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Male: 500g
Female: 400g

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Diet of an African pygmy hedgehog

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High in protein and low in fat

  • reduced calorie cat food/pelleted AP Hedgehog food PLUS
  • thawed mixed veg plus supplement
  • live insects (not just mealworms) several times a week
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Common problems in African pygmy hedgehogs

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Obesity
Liver disease/heptatic lipidosis
Neurological signs (too cold)
Wobbly hedgehog syndrome
Respiratory disease (low temperatures plus opportunistic bacteria)
Cystitis/urolithiasis (only fed cat food)
Ringworm
Dental disease and oral carcinomas
Hydrometra/pyometra/prostatic disease

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Sugar gliders

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Marsupials (austroindonesia)

can move in all directions

are prone to self mutilation

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Diet of a sugar glider

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1/3 pelleted food
1/3 a nectar mixture
1/3 fresh vegetables, fruit, and insects, as well as a supplement

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Skunks

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Striped skunk - North American

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Diet of a skunk

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Pelleted food
insects
vegetables occasional fruit/nuts
cooked poultry
egg
chicks/mice

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Common conditions in skunks

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Infection
dental disease
hepatic disease

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The law surrounding wildlife in UK - who is the owner?

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The finder is the ‘owner’

There must be a transfer of ownership and consent for treatment

Rehabilitators or vets taking in wildlife need to consider a relinquishing of ownership form

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Wildlife and Countryside Act in relation to vets

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Allows for injured wildlife to be taken in for treatment or euthanasia as indicated

Gives all birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates listed in schedule 5 ‘protected status’

It is an offense to:
- take, injure, kill, or sell them
- possess them
- disturb them while nesting or sheltering
- release a barn owl without license
- release or allow the escape of non-indigenous or invasive species (e.g. grey squirrel)
- specific offenses for rare birds
- a protected species may be kept only for tending to it until it is no longer ill/disabled

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Schedule 4 birds (WCA)

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Inspectors/rehabilitators can keep disabled individuals for up to 15 days rehabilitation but must notify DEFRA within 4 days of receipt

A vet can keep them for up to 6 weeks whilst under treatment

Specific records must be kept for each individual

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Legislation related to the care of wildlife

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Protection of Badgers Act

Deer Act

Conservation of Seals Act

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act

Game Acts

Wild Mammals Protection Act

Protection of Animals Act (does not cover free living wildlife)

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Invasive Alien species regulation

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Cannot breed, import, sell, use for commercial gain, or release

If already owned pre going on the list can continue as such without license for life span

Post going on list need to be licensed and identifiable e.g. microchip

Can be transported under certain strict conditions

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How heavy do European hedgehogs need to be to into hibernation successfully

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600g

18
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European hedgehogs

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Insectivorous

Numbers declining rapidly

Winter hibernation

May be overwintered by people if to small to hibernate

19
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Common conditions of European hedgehogs

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Lungworm and intestinal parasites

External parasites (fleas and ticks)

Fly strike

Traumatic wounds

Ocular damage

Dental disease

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What should you feed European hedgehogs?

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Cat or ferret food

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Common conditions of foxes

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Internal parasites

External parasites

Viral diseases

Dental disease

RTAs/trauma

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Common conditions of badgers

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Internal parasites
External parasites
Trauma
Contagious and zoonotic diseases (bTB)

Remember specific legislation

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Common conditions of Muntjac deer

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RTA/ trauma

They are an invasive species so care when rehabilitating etc.

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Common conditions of wild rabbits

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Infectious disease
Trauma
Parasites

25
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Common conditions of bats

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Trauma
Parasites
Rabies risk?

BCT rehabilitators

26
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What to do if you find a fledgling

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Should be left where found

If removed and cannot be returned, will need feeding until self supporting

Best to go to someone with an aviary

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What to do if you find a nestling

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Need to understand the stimuli that make nestlings ‘gape’
Weigh regularly and keep the weight increasing

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Traumatic injuries in wild birds

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Consider if they will be suitable for release
- mid shaft fractures should be fine
- if joint involved, 100% flight fitness unlikely
- wounds and fractures in birds heal fast
- bruising in birds is green (biliverdin)

Give pain relief

Flush and clean wounds, suture where indicated

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Common conditions of pigeons and doves

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Trichomoniasis
Paramyxovirus
Salmonella
Trauma

30
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Common conditions of birds of prey and owls

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Trichomoniasis
Trauma
Malnourished
Poisoning - lead, poisons

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Common conditions of corvidae

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May be specific legislation
WNV

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Swifts, house martins etc.

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Need 100% flight fitness before autumn migration
Swifts need assistance to get airborne

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Common conditions of swans

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Trauma
Entanglements
Viruses e.g. AI
Poisoning - lead, toxins, botulism

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