Find out from a vet or from a website,what precaution a vet has to take when he or she is called to treat wild, dangerous animals?
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Some of the main precautions which should be taken, while treating a wild or dangerous animal.
• Ensure the animal is in captivity, chained or in a location where it can be safely tranquillised.
• Find out the age of the animal to judge whether it will respond to treatment, and its medical history, if treated before.
• While at the site, avoid sudden movements and loud noise.
• Avoid standing behind hind legs of animals like horse, bulls etc.
• Exercise extra care while approaching animals with babies.
• Avoid going near male live-stock when they are in heat.
• Use prescribed safety and medical gear while handling animals.
A vet should not contact the animal by eyes, it may scare the animal.
The vet should not apply force in order to offer treatment for the wild animal.
In case a wild animal has to be treated for his/her wounds, it is always wise to use anesthesia.
Unless the treatment is possible in a vet clinic, it is wise to do the attempt.
Otherwise it is better to leave the case for Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.