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Donkeys requiring hospitalisation can be managed in a similar way to small ponies, although differences in temperament, behaviour and conformation must be taken into consideration.

Donkeys requiring hospitalisation can be managed in a similar way to small ponies, although differences in temperament, behaviour and conformation must be taken into consideration.

Donkeys form strong bonds with companions and should be kept together. Stress should be kept to a minimum, as [[Donkey - Hyperlipaemia|hyperlipaemia]] is a common complication of any management change or illness. Nurses and grooms should be sensitive to subtle behavioural changes, which are often early indicators of illness. Donkeys are stoical by nature and often do not exhibit

Donkeys form strong bonds with companions and should be kept together. Stress should be kept to a minimum, as [[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey|hyperlipaemia]] is a common complication of any management change or illness. Nurses and grooms should be sensitive to subtle behavioural changes, which are often early indicators of illness. Donkeys are stoical by nature and often do not exhibit

dramatic symptoms. Any donkey described as dull, head held low, generally disinterested and with reduced appetite, should be investigated.

dramatic symptoms. Any donkey described as dull, head held low, generally disinterested and with reduced appetite, should be investigated.

'''Intravenous fluids''' are given through a 14 g catheter. Donkeys have short necks and 80 mm is usually the maximum length they will accommodate.

'''Intravenous fluids''' are given through a 14 g catheter. Donkeys have short necks and 80 mm is usually the maximum length they will accommodate.

 

==[[Anaesthesia and Sedation - Donkey#Nursing Care|'''General anaesthesia nursing care''']]==

==[[Anaesthesia and Sedation - Donkey#Nursing Care|'''General anaesthesia nursing care''']]==

==[[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey#Nursing Care|'''Hyperlipaemia''']]==

==[[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey#Nursing Care|'''Hyperlipaemia''']]==

==[[Colic - Donkey#Nursing Care|Colic]]==

==[[Colic - Donkey#Nursing Care|'''Colic''']]==

==[[Laminitis - Donkey#Nursing Care|Laminitis]]==

==[[Laminitis - Donkey#Nursing Care|'''Laminitis''']]==

==[[Donkey - Euthanasia|Euthanasia]]==

==[[Euthanasia - Donkey|'''Euthanasia''']]==

==References==

==References==

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