VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

TREATMENT OF CAPTURE MYOPATHY

• Depending on the clinical status, corticosteroids may be given to combat the inflammatory responses.
• The animals have to be attended with vitamin E injection and Selenium-vitamin E combinations.
• Sodium bicarbonate may be given by means of intra-venous route at rate of four to six mEq per kg body weight.
• Parenteral B complex vitamins may be provided along with balanced nutrition.
• Corrective measures against the hyperkalemia and the thermo-regulatory derangements.
• Respiratory problems need to be corrected if any.
• The affected wild animal needs to be kept in a place with cool environment.