Initial treatment and care guidelines for rescued echidnas
The purpose of this document is to standardise the initial treatment of echidnas requiring rescue or rehabilitation.
Publisher: Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-922672-53-7
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ID: EES20210315
File: PDF 1.87 MB / Pages 38
Name: rescued-echidnas-treatment-care-guidelines-210315.pdf
The document provides guidance on the initial care and management of echidnas following rescue through to physical examination, initial treatment and stabilisation before presentation to a veterinarian. It provides advice on managing the more common rescue encounters in echidnas, including trauma, burns and orphaned puggles.