Medications Abstracts

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Growing Crisis of Antibiotic Resistance: Update in Wildlife Settings
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Will Sander, DVM, MPH
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, IL
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Full Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is already a serious threat across human and veterinary health and is projected to be a bigger crisis for humanity than climate change. While human medicine and food animal medicine are often pointed to for driving AMR, how does what we do as rehabilitators and veterinarians treating wildlife affect this trend? We review instances of AMR in wildlife settings and how you can play a big role in slowing down this scary trend to make sure antibiotics continue to be effective for our patients into the future.

Prescription Precaution: Responsible Drug Use in Wildlife Patients

Julia Whittington, DVM
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, IL

Full Abstract

A pharmacopeia of medications is used in treating veterinary patients, with many drugs labeled for use in specific species. Use of the products in other species is allowable when certain conditions exist. Additionally, drugs may be modified to be better suited to wildlife patients but doing so may alter the drug’s efficacy. A variety of topics including off-label drug use, compounding, and dosing are discussed.

Practical Use of Long- acting Drugs in Wild Avian Rehabilitation

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Cristin Kelley, DVM
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, DE

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Long-acting drugs have the potential to benefit both patients and caregivers in wild avian rehabilitation. For patients, use of these drugs can decrease handling, reduce stress, and allow for full courses of treatment. For caregivers, these drugs can be a timesaver. This lecture details one center’s experiences with Excede® and Buprenorphine SR. It includes a brief literature review as well as tips acquired during practical use of these drugs.

Use of Fluralaner as an Acaricide to Treat Sarcoptic Mange


Robert Adamski, BVMS
Unity College, ME

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Full Abstract

This case study was designed to provide a baseline set of data to determine the safety and efficacy of fluralaner as an anti-parasite medication for use in red fox (Vulpes vulpes) when dealing with sarcoptic mange due to Sarcoptes scabei. We attempted to determine whether a single dose is effective. The ultimate goal is to provide an effective, user-friendly, and cost-effective treatment option for treating this condition in a captive wildlife rehabilitation setting.

Fluid Therapy in Wildlife Workshop Lecture

Karra Pierce, DVM & Julia Whittington, DVM
Wildlife Center of Virginia, VA & University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, IL
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Full Abstract

Almost all wildlife patients can benefit greatly from fluid therapy, however, these patients come in many species, shapes, and sizes with a large variety of injuries and illnesses. This makes a “one dose fits all” approach to fluid therapy risky. This workshop lecture includes discussion of the tell-tail signs of dehydration and over-hydration.
Become familiar with the different types of fluids available, routes of administration, and how to formulate and carry out a fluid therapy plan. This lecture is a pre-requisite for the Fluid Therapy in Wildlife Workshop.