Wildcats

Meredith, Anna

Abstract

The Scottish wildcat is the only remaining indigenous member of the cat family in Britain. In addition to habitat loss and historical persecution, a major threat to the Scottish wildcat population is introgressive hybridization with the domestic cat. The Scottish wildcat has been identified as a key conservation target in Scotland. This chapter covers: ecology, biology and behaviour; anatomy and physiology; capture, handling and transportation; clinical assessment; first aid and hospitalization; anaesthesia and analgesia; specific conditions; therapeutics; husbandry; rearing of wildcat kittens; rehabilitation and release; and legal considerations.

• Publication Date: 2017
• Deposit Date: May 2, 2024
• Publisher: BSAVA - British Small Animal Veterinary Association
• Pages: 253 - 259
• Book Title: BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties
• Chapter Number: 20
• ISBN: 978-1-905319-80-0
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22233/9781910443316.20
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/763320
• Publisher URL: https://www.bsavalibrary.com/content/chapter/10.22233/9781910443316.chap20
• Related Public URLs: https://www.bsavalibrary.com/content/book/10.22233/9781910443316#overview