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Veterinarians are asking people to leave baby animals alone they may see out in public this spring, saying its even if animal looks abandoned, its mother is likely not far away.
A mother deer with her fawn. Veterinarians are warning people to leave baby animals they find in the wild alone, saying even if they appear abandoned, they re likely not.
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Spring means there are a number of new baby animals in the great outdoors.
But experts warn that it s not a good idea to try to care for any animals you assume have been abandoned.
Dr. Marcie Logsdon from WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital says it s common to find creatures like baby bunnies or deer that have been left intentionally by their mothers:
Veterinarians at Washington State University are urging residents to call wildlife rehabilitators before intervening when coming across orphaned or injured wildlife.
Dr. Marcie Logsdon, an exotics veterinarian at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, said it is easy to mistake a healthy baby for one that may be orphaned or injured.
She said calling ahead allows a wildlife rehabilitator the chance to assess the situation and walk the good Samaritan through the process to ensure the animal needs veterinary care. It also provides an opportunity to discuss how to safely handle the animal in question.
Through the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website anyone in the state can locate the nearest licensed wildlife rehabilitator. You can also call WSU’s wildlife department at (509) 335-0711.
May 3, 2021 These two orphaned fawns were brought last spring to Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Every year, many healthy fawns are mistaken as orphans and brought to the hospital. If you suspect wildlife is orphaned or injured call a wildlife rehabilitator first.
By Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine
As the weather continues to warm, veterinarians at Washington State University are asking anyone who suspects orphaned or injured wildlife may be in need of care to call a wildlife rehabilitator before intervening.
Dr. Marcie Logsdon, an exotics veterinarian at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, said it is easy to mistake a healthy baby for one that may be orphaned or injured.
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By Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinarians last week at Washington State University were paid a visit by an animal 8,000 miles from its natural habitat – a 30-pound, 8-month-old Kangaroo named Rolex.
“He’s been bottle-fed. He is very personable. He loves his arms and head rubbed, and if you meet him, you will fall in love with him,” said owner Patti Danner.
While hanging out with a young Joey in the workplace would be an undoubtedly bizarre experience for most people, it is not that unusual of an occurrence for exotic animal veterinarian Dr. Marcie Logsdon and her team at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.