{"id":828,"date":"2020-04-13T12:33:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T11:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/?page_id=828"},"modified":"2021-09-18T19:52:03","modified_gmt":"2021-09-18T18:52:03","slug":"first-response","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/index.php\/first-response\/","title":{"rendered":"First Response"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"height: 289px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"445\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/young_Hedgehog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-581 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/young_Hedgehog-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/young_Hedgehog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/young_Hedgehog-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/great_tits.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-655 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/great_tits-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/great_tits-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/great_tits-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/325809_274389332600094_980000760_o-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-608\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/325809_274389332600094_980000760_o-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/325809_274389332600094_980000760_o-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/325809_274389332600094_980000760_o-1-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\">\n<h1><em><strong>First Response<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">for Wildlife Casualties<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We have produced the following guidelines from our own extensive experiences in the field and from close working relationships with a wide range of veterinary surgeries throughout the region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subHeading\">Something In A Box<\/div>\n<p>The first important stages on presentation of a wildlife casualty is to look at the 5 W&#8217;s &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What<\/li>\n<li>Where<\/li>\n<li>Why<\/li>\n<li>Who<\/li>\n<li>When<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Firstly, identify the species in question. The finder may have already given this information on the Casualty Transfer Form detailing all of the above information, but these details should be checked first to ensure the right direction is taken for treatment to take place. A simple google search can confirm any suspicions of the species in order to continue. You can also use our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/index.php\/veterinary-patient-help-menu\/\">Self-Help Tool<\/a> for identification of common patients we deal with on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>Important Considerations<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do <strong>NOT<\/strong> try to release a new wildlife casualty immediately after being presented &#8211; if an untrained member of the public has managed to catch a wild animal, no matter how well it may be presenting itself, there will still likely be something seriously wrong requiring further investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"subHeading\">Key Decision Making<\/div>\n<p>The decisions we all make when an animal is first presented are very important in determining the correct course of action for a patient. This is also closely reliant on the gathering of important information at reception when the animal is passed over. Sometimes the circumstances surrounding the animal\u2019s behaviour, the time of day, the location etc can be most important \u2013 this is especially true in the Summer months where, in communication with a wildlife centre, the correct course of action may be to return to animal back to where it was found with the utmost urgency with no treatment required.<br \/>\nAs part of the decision making process, we must also bear in mind the eventual end goal for each and every wildlife casualty brought in for care &#8211; release back into the wild. If this aim cannot be achieved in a reasonable time frame, with or without further care at a wildlife centre, the only option for most species in the best interests of the animal is euthanasia.<br \/>\nAs with all other queries, please do get in touch if you feel unsure about which route to take regarding a patient&#8217;s prognosis &#8211; we utilise all means of modern day technology and a ready and willing to exchange our opinions by phone, email or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subHeading\">First Aid<\/div>\n<div class=\"subHeading\">Young Wildlife Casualties<\/div>\n<p>The first consideration for any new baby animals presented at reception should be to determine if the animal truly needs any help in the first place.<br \/>\nEvery Spring and Summer, we are all presented by a whole range of baby animals by well-meaning members of the public, many of which need not have been rescued and could&#8217;ve been left where found. Knowing which advice to give in each case can be very difficult with so many different species and scenarios to cover.<br \/>\nAs a simple guide to cover &#8220;most&#8221; instances, please consider the following points to help you make a decision. This will help reduce the number of baby animals brought into your surgery and needless time and expense to the wildlife charity too.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Baby Birds:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This example shows two juvenile Blackbirds to show the bird&#8217;s distinct differences at each stage of development, each requiring different advice and\/or treatment to be given depending on the circumstances<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 589px; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" width=\"499\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #00d60b; text-align: center;\">\n<h4>Fledglings<\/h4>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: #00d60b; text-align: center;\">\n<h4>Nestlings<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/blackbird_nestling.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-526\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/blackbird_nestling-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/blackbird_nestling-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/blackbird_nestling-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/61701021_10155960753136930_8320142738083282944_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-520\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/61701021_10155960753136930_8320142738083282944_o-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/61701021_10155960753136930_8320142738083282944_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/61701021_10155960753136930_8320142738083282944_o-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Almost fully feathered<\/li>\n<li>Able to stand up and run around<\/li>\n<li>Typically found OUT of the nest<\/li>\n<li>Will spend their time on the ground, hiding in bushes and being fed by parents throughout the day<\/li>\n<li>In most instances, do NOT need to be rescued nor be in a nest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Little to no feathering at all<\/li>\n<li>Unable to walk or fly<\/li>\n<li>SHOULD still be in a nest<\/li>\n<li>Totally dependent on parents for safety and feeding<\/li>\n<li>If found grounded, finder should attempt to locate original nest and return; if not possible, will need to be handreared<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For Baby Mammals:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This example shows the same baby Stoat at two different stages of development.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 435px; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" width=\"500\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #00d60b;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3>Weaned Juvenile<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3>Neonate<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/stoat.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-483 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/stoat-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/stoat-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/stoat-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/18359370_1387842354588114_4545170845463225306_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-600 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/18359370_1387842354588114_4545170845463225306_o-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/18359370_1387842354588114_4545170845463225306_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/18359370_1387842354588114_4545170845463225306_o-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully furred, eyes open, teeth present<\/li>\n<li>Able to stand and be fully mobile<\/li>\n<li>In most instances, do NOT need to be rescued nor be in a nest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Little to no fur at all, eyes closed<\/li>\n<li>Unable to walk<\/li>\n<li>SHOULD still be in a nest<\/li>\n<li>Totally dependent on parents for safety and feeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We cannot provide a definitive list, but the following scenarios\u00a0generally\u00a0do not require an animal to be rescued;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uninjured Fledgling Birds<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Fledgling birds are of an age where they have left the nest and have developed some but not all their feathers \u2013 they can STAND and run around, but\u00a0CANNOT\u00a0yet take flight \u2013 this is a\u00a0NATURAL\u00a0process afforded to\u00a0ALL\u00a0wild birds you will see in your garden \u2013 taking a bird under these circumstances is totally unnecessary and will only delay the bird\u2019s natural development in captivity while also adding pressure to hand rearing resources of the charity. If you\u2019re unsure, you can send us\u00a0<strong>Photos<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Videos<\/strong>\u00a0to aid identification via\u00a0<strong>Facebook<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Whatsapp<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 see our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythwildliferescue.co.uk\/index.php\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us\u00a0<\/a>page for more info.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hedgehogs found after dark<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In most cases, Hedgehogs found out after dark do\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0require rescue. These nocturnal animals are active only after dark and are behaving normally. We\u00a0DO NOT\u00a0support removing any animals from their natural environment to suit human preference. Hedgehogs like most wild animals will carry some number of external parasites \u2013 only large burdens require treatment and Hedgehogs should not be removed from the wild solely for the purpose of removing a single Tick, for example. Please contact us before taking action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leverets found alone<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Leverets are<strong>\u00a0Baby Hares<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 they spend most of their time left alone in shallow dips above ground away from siblings and their Mother \u2013 typically, they are only fed twice a day and become more active after dark. If you come across a Leveret in such an environment, please do not touch the youngster and leave well alone. If you are unsure if this is the right thing to do in your situation, please contact us for advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Response for Wildlife Casualties We have produced the following guidelines from our own extensive experiences in the field and from close working relationships with a wide range of veterinary surgeries throughout the region. 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