Table of contents

Book Contents

Interactive CD Contents

  • Introduction
  • Preface
  • Scientific Nomenclature
  • Part I
    Common Macropod Species in the United States
  • Red Kangaroos
  • Grey Kangaroos
  • Wallaroos
  • Wallabies
  • Recognized Macropod Species
  • Part II
    Adults: Planning for a Mob
  • Choosing a Veterinarian
  • Fencing
  • Identifying Members of Your Mob
  • Escapees
  • Aggressive Males
  • Predators
  • Purchasing
  • Air Freight
  • Part III
    Anatomy, Breeding, and Nutrition
  • Anatomy
  • Molar Progression
  • Vision
  • Reproduction, Anatomy, and Physiology
  • Crossbreeding
  • Inbreeding
  • Nutrition and Purina's Kangaroo Wallaby Diet
  • Digestion
  • Part IV
    Normal Values and Medical Treatment
  • To the Veterinarian: Emergency Care
  • Diseases
  • Diagnostics, Symptoms Checklist
  • Average Environmental Physiology
  • Average Physiological Values (Examination)
  • Biological Values
  • Macropod Formulary
  • Sedation (Anesthesia)
  • Injection Sites
  • Supportive Care
  • Macropod Infections
  • Fight or Flight Syndrome
  • Restraint
  • Part V
    Diseases and Conditions
  • Hypothermia/Hyperthermia
  • Death Throes
  • Stress
  • Stress Myopathy
  • Shock
  • White Muscle Disease
  • Confinement Myopathy
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Convulsions
  • Dumped Joeys
  • Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii)
  • Lumpy Jaw
  • Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)
  • Pneumonia
  • Fungal Infections
  • Plant Poisoning
  • Toxins and Poisoning
  • Parasites
  • Part VI
    Joeys
  • An Introduction to Joeys
  • Joey Supplies
  • Joey Care Basics
  • Substitute Pouches
  • Understanding the Stages of a Joey's Life
  • Pulling Joeys
  • The Proper Milk Replacer/Lactose Intolerance
  • Cataract Formation
  • Rectal Stimulation
  • Litter Training
  • Ammonia Burns
  • Anemia
  • Candidiasis
  • Castration
  • Coccidia
  • Colic
  • Bloat (Adults)
  • Concussion
  • Corneal Ulceration
  • Cystitis
  • Dehydration
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Rectal Prolapse - Joeys
  • Intussusception and Volvulus
  • Pyloric Obstruction - Impaction
  • Duodenal Ulceration
  • Failure to Thrive
  • Sclerema
  • Septicemia
  • Tail Fractures (toe/toenail fractures)
  • Conclusion
  • A Special Thanks
  • Suggested Publications
  • Suppliers
  • Indexes

  • Poisonous Plant Photos & Information
  • List and information of dangerous plants
  • Popular Macropod Species
  • Bennetts Wallaby
  • Brushtail Rock Wallaby
  • Dama Wallaby
  • Parma Wallaby
  • Swamp Wallaby
  • Eastern Grey Kangaroo
  • Western Grey Kangaroo
  • Red Kangaroo
  • Wallaroo
  • Albino
  • Twins
  • General Information
  • Progression of Reproduction
  • Specie Identification by Nasal Features
  • Interesting Australian Fauna
  • Photos of Pouch Designs
  • Various styles of pouches for joeys
  • Photo Gallery
  • Many photos to browse
  • Video Film Clips
  • Bottle-feeding
  • Rectal Stimulation
  • Tail Restraint
  • Play Pen Activities
  • Wallaby Pen Activities
  • An Afternoon Sparring Match
  • Hopping Through the Snow
  • Macropod Birth
  • Conclusion