Principles of Wildlife Rehabilitation, 2nd edition
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Getting started, admitting patients, vet topics, animal handling/care, general nutrition, & more.
Table Of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- Introduction
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
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Wildlife Rehabilitation: A History and Perspective
- by Elaine M. Thrune
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Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation: Purpose and Philosophy
- by Mark Pokras, DVM
- Introduction
- CHAPTER 1 FIRST STEPS
- Preparation
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
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Wildlife Rehabilitator's Checklist
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
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Is Professionalism a Four Letter Word?
- by Linda Wolf, DVM
- A Wildlife Rehabilitator's Code of Ethics
- Ethics and Professionalism in Wildlife Rehabilitation
- by Erica Miller, DVM
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State and Federal Permits
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
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Obtaining the Right Permits for Education Animals
- by Melissa Horton
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Getting Started in Canada
- by Kip Parker
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How to Establish and Maintain a Relationship With Your Veterinarian
- by Mark Lerman, DVM
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The Telephone as an Educational Tool
- by Lou Strobhar
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Sharing Your Nuggets of Knowledge
- by Lou Strobhar
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Literature: Separating Fact from Fiction
- by Debbie Marcum
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Suggested Reading and Readers Beware
- by Adele T. Moore
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Bartering and Scrounging to Obtain Supplies and Services for Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers
- by Barbara Olds and Michael C. Zich
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Liability? Oh the Possibilities!
- by Sally Joosten and Adele Moore
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Insurance-Do You Need It?
- by Diane Nickerson
- Preparation
- CHAPTER 2 HANDLING, RESTRAINT RESCUE, AND NUISANCE SITUATIONS
- The Natural History of Wildlife Rescue
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Things That Go Bump in the Night: Handling Wildlife Nuisance Situations
- by Sally Joosten
- Wildlife Rescue
- by Scott R. Diehl and Todd R. Durian
- Raptor Restraint, Handling, And Transport Methods
- by Terry A. Schulz
- The Natural History of Wildlife Rescue
- CHAPTER 3 ADMITTING PATIENTS
- Stress
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Reducing Stress in Captive Wild Animals
- by Kathy Deering, DVM
- Keeping Records
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Is the Time Ripe to Stop Comparing Apples to Oranges?
- by Linda Wolf, DVM
- Identification of Individual Patients in Captivity
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Stress
- CHAPTER 4 VETERINARY TOPICS
- Introduction to Veterinary Section
- by Erica Miller, DVM
- Zoonoses: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
- by Linda Wolf, DVM
- Unfolding the Mysteries of Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccine
- by Jo Balliet
- Rabies: Animal Bite Management and Specimen Submission (Abridged)
- by Charles V. Trimarchi
- Rabies in Wildlife
- by Stuart L. Porter, VMD
- Shock
- by Erica Miller, DVM
- Physical Examination for Mammals
- by Adele Moore & Sally Joosten
- Physical Examination Techniques for Birds
- by Sallie C. Welte, VMD
- Responding to Emaciation: Food or Thought?
- by Lori R. Mueller
- Principles of Fluid Therapy
- by Sallie C. Welte, VMD
- Wound Management and Bandaging
- by Erica Miller, DVM
- HBC: Hit by C__
- by Erica Miller, DVM
- Head Trauma
- by Heidi Stout, VMD
- Cleaning and Disinfecting
- by Erica Miller, DVM
- Introduction to Veterinary Section
- CHAPTER 5 EUTHANASIA AND QUALITY OF LIFE
- The Three Stages of Euthanasia
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Quality of Life
- by Katherine McKeever
- Why Must We Euthanize Birds?
- by Lynne Frink
- Euthanasia-the Other Release
- by Erica Miller, DVM
- The Three Stages of Euthanasia
- CHAPTER 6 GENERAL CAGE TOPICS
- Building a Stress Reducing Cage
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Flight Therapy
- by Mary Forness
- Cash for Cage Campaign
- by Adele Moore
- Some Considerations In Enclosure Design and Construction
- by Kip Parker
- Portable/Expandable Pre-Release Enclosure
- by Bea Orendorff
- Planning Housing and Caging for Mammals
- by Elaine M. Thrune and Daniel R. Ludwig
- Behavioral Enrichment for Mammals
- by Sandy Heyn
- Housing Song and Garden Birds
- by Joyce Long
- Raptor Caging Considerations
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Building a Stress Reducing Cage
- CHAPTER 7 GENERAL NUTRITION
- Introduction to Nutrition
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Common Nutritional Disorders of Wildlife
- by Robert D. Murnane
- Nutrient Considerations of Diets for Fish-Eating Animals
- by Janet L. Reiter and Susan D. Crissey
- Nutritional Considerations for Captive Songbirds
- by Marcy Rule
- Waterfowl Nutrition
- by Florina S. Tseng, DVM
- Introduction to Nutrition
- CHAPTER 8 MAMMALS
- Mammal Rehabilitation: The Basics
- by Debbie Marcum
- The Do's and Don'ts of Mammal Rehabilitation
- by Sally Joosten and Adele Moore
- The Principles of Raising Orphaned Mammals
- by Adele Moore and Sally Joosten
- Milk Replacers and How to Use Them
- by Dr. Richard H. Evans, DVM
- Commercial Milk Replacers: The Fast Food of Choice
- by Adele Moore and Sally Joosten
- Mammal Nutrition: Substitute Milk Formulas-General Information
- by Debbie Marcum
- Mammal Nutrition: Substitute Milk Formulas-Feeding Positions and Implements
- by Debbie Marcum
- Mammal Nutrition: Substitute Milk Formulas-Weaning
- by Debbie Marcum
- Appendix I. Product Information (Feeding Implements, Milk Replacers, etc)
- compiled by Debbie Marcum
- Appendix II. Animal-Related Catalogues
- compiled by Debbie Marcum
- Mammal Nutrition: Diets Part I
Introduction- by Debbie Marcum
- Mammal Nutrition: Diets Part II
Post-Weaning Diets - Dietary Staples- by Debbie Marcum
- Mammal Nutrition: Diets Part III
Post-Weaning Diets - Supplemental Foods- by Debbie Marcum
- Mammal Nutrition: Diets Part IV
Species-Specific Diets for Selected North American Wild Mammals- by Debbie Marcum
- Appendix III. Product Information (chows, vitamins)
- compiled by Debbie Marcum
- Mammal Rehabilitation: The Basics
- CHAPTER 9 BIRDS
- Introduction to Songbird Diets
- by Erica Miller, DVM
- The Do's and Don'ts of Songbird Rehabilitation
- by Sally Joosten
- That "Finchy" Look
- by Marty Johnson
- An Overview of Care of Young Songbirds and Waterfowl
- by Lisa Smith
- Hand-Rearing Songbirds
- by Bea Orendorff
- Formula for Nestling Songbirds: Investing in Fitness and Survival
- by Dianne Winn, PhD
- Adventures in Avian Nutrition: Dietary Considerations for the Hatchling/Nestling Passerine
- by Astrid MacLeod and Janine Perlman
- Behavioral Requirements in Rearing Orphaned Songbirds
- by Paul Beaver, PhD
- The Differences Between Imprinting, Habituation, and Tameness
- by Kirstine Thorne Bolduc
- The Differences Between Imprinting, Habituation, and Tameness--Letters to the Editor
- Foundling Owls - At Risk?
- by Katherine McKeever
- Food for Raptors
- by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Final Evaluation Prior to Release of Birds
- by Sigrid Ueblacker
- Introduction to Songbird Diets
- CHAPTER 10 RELEASE
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- The Human Side of Wildlife Rehabilitation
- by Debbie Marcum
- Analyzing Habitat for Release of Rehabilitated Animals
- by Mark S. Martell
- Release Criteria for Rehabilitated Wild Animals
- by Scott Diehl and Cheryl Stokhaug
- The Human Side of Wildlife Rehabilitation
- CHAPTER 11 EDUCATION
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- Why Educate?
- by Sally Joosten
- Wild Animals in Education
- by Elaine M. Thrune
- Getting Started in Wildlife Education: Breaking Down Those Barriers
- by Richard D. Brown, Ph.D.
- Talk on the Wild Side
- by Sally Joosten
- Why Educate?
- CHAPTER 12 REFLECTIONS: THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
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- Miscellaneous Hot Tips
- compiled by Adele T. Moore and Sally Joosten
- Natural History Collections & Wildlife Rehabilitators:
Why They Should Know Each other- by Kevin J. McGowan and Mark C. Witmer
- My Secrets - On How to Attend Conferences on a Small Budget
(And Get the Most Out of it!)- by Elaine Thrune
- Philosophy of Wildlife Rehabilitation
- by Lynne Frink
- Wildlife Rehabilitation: What Do You Honestly-Off-the-Record Think About It?
- by Barbara Rosenmann
- The Controversy of Rehabilitating "Nuisance" Wildlife
- by Tom Sproat
- Keep a Balance
- by Adele T. Moore
- Making a Real Difference for Wildlife
- by Edward E. Clark, Jr.
- The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
(NWRA) - A History and Growth- by Elaine Thrune
- Miscellaneous Hot Tips
- CHAPTER 13 STARTING A WILDLIFE CENTER:
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- In-Home Rehabilitations vs. A Wildlife Center
- by Adele T. Moore
- The Organization of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Program
- by Nancy C.A. Frank
- Minimum Operating Guidelines for Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers
- by Stuart Woods
- Volunteers: The Backbone of Our Rehabilitation Program
- by Lori R. Mueller
- In-Home Rehabilitations vs. A Wildlife Center
- APPENDIX
- Author Biographies
- Conversion Tables
- Index
Copyright First Edition 1997, 1998 and Second Edition 2002, Reprinted 2008 by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association. All rights reserved.
By Moore and Joosten
Total number of pages: 667
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