Description
Hedgehogs are often brought into small animal veterinary practices by members of the public for emergency care. The initial triage of hedgehogs is the same as that provided to domestic species, however hedgehogs can be quite difficult to handle and assess if you do not have experience working with them. The aim of this presentation is to provide support for veterinary professionals and to instil confidence on how to triage and provide first aid for hedgehogs, and how to nurse them in the short term before transferring them to a suitable wildlife hospital or rehabilitation centre
Learning Objectives
- Be able to nurse hedgehogs before they can be transferred to a wildlife hospital or rehabilitation centre
- Be able to make decisions regarding euthanasia of hedgehogs
- Gain a good understanding of common ailments that affect hedgehogs
- Be able to triage and provide emergency first aid for hedgehogs
- Be able to confidently handle hedgehogs
