Open AccessNutritional Imbalances in Wildlife
Author(s) -
Nichole Rosenhagen
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
wildlife rehabilitation bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2769-6960
pISSN - 1535-2242
DOI - 10.53607/wrb.v35.33
Subject(s) - captivity , wildlife , malnutrition , disease , thiamine , metabolic bone disease , myopathy , biology , medicine , intensive care medicine , zoology , ecology , endocrinology , pathology , osteoporosis
Nutritional disorders are uncommon in free–living wild animals. However, animals in captivity are at much higher risk for developing nutrition–related disease, often as a result of an unnatural habitat and diet. Angel wing, thiamine deficiency, perosis, metabolic bone diseases, capture myopathy and hypovitaminosis A are some of the most common nutritional imbalances wildlife rehabilitators are likely to encounter. Successful management of these conditions requires a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of each disease as well as the clinical signs, treatment options, and most importantly, prevention strategies.