Table
of Contents
Introduction
vi
Preface
ix
Scientific
Nomenclature xi
Part I Common Macropod Species
in the United States.........1
1 Red
Kangaroos 2
2 Grey
Kangaroos 4
3
Wallaroos 7
4
Wallabies 11
5
Recognized Macropod Species 16
Part II Adults: Planning for a
Mob...........................................22
6
Choosing a Veterinarian 23
7
Fencing 24
8
Identifying Members of Your Mob 30
9
Escapees 32
10
Aggressive Males 34
11
Predators 37
12
Purchasing 40
13 Air
Freight 44
Part III Anatomy, Breeding, and
Nutrition...............................50
14
Anatomy 51
15
Molar Progression 55
16
Vision 58
17
Reproduction, Anatomy, and Physiology 59
18
Crossbreeding 75
19
Inbreeding 78
20
Nutrition and PurinaÕs Kangaroo Wallaby Diet 83
21 Digestion
93
Part IV Normal Values and
Medical Treatment.......................96
22 To
the Veterinarian: Emergency Care 97
23
Diseases 100
24
Diagnostics, Symptoms Checklist 101
25
Average Environmental Physiology 108
26
Average Physiological Values (Examination) 117
27
Biological Values 141
28
Macropod Formulary 149
Notes
161
29
Sedation (Anesthesia) 162
Notes
170
30
Injection Sites 171
31
Supportive Care 174
32
Macropod Infections 179
33
Fight or Flight Syndrome 185
34
Restraint 187
Part V Diseases and
Conditions..............................................194
35
Hypothermia/Hyperthermia 195
36
Death Throes 202
37
Stress 206
38
Stress Myopathy 211
39
Shock 219
40 White Muscle Disease 222
41
Confinement Myopathy 227
42
Cardiomyopathy 229
43
Convulsions 232
44
Dumped Joeys 234
45
Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii) 238
46
Lumpy Jaw 248
47
Tetanus (Clostridium tetani) 258
48
Pneumonia 263
49
Fungal Infections 268
50
Plant Poisoning 271
51
Toxins and Poisoning 303
52
Parasites 311
Part VI
Joeys...............................................................................316
53 An
Introduction to Joeys 317
54
Joey Supplies 319
55
Joey Care Basics 321
56
Substitute Pouches 344
57
Understanding the Stages of a JoeyÕs Life 346
58
Pulling Joeys 352
59 The
Proper Milk Replacer/Lactose Intolerance 356
60
Cataract Formation 360
61
Rectal Stimulation 371
62
Litter Training 373
63
Ammonia Burns 376
64
Anemia 378
65
Candidiasis 380
66
Castration 384
67
Coccidia 386
68
Colic 405
69
Bloat (Adults) 407
70
Concussion 410
71
Corneal Ulceration 413
72
Cystitis 414
73
Dehydration 417
74
Hypoglycemia 421
75
Diarrhea 425
76
Constipation 437
77
Rectal Prolapse – Joeys 439
78
Intussusception and Volvulus 441
79
Pyloric Obstruction – Impaction 444
80
Duodenal Ulceration 446
81
Failure to Thrive 447
82
Sclerema 450
83
Septicemia 451
84
Tail Fractures 453
85
Conclusion 455
A
Special Thanks 456
Suppliers
458
Notes
460
Indexes 463