The Sanctuary has an excellent veterinary clinic designed specifically for treating donkeys.
Through our experience we have gained considerable knowledge on donkey care and our veterinary staff are happy to liaise with vets in the UK and abroad, giving advice as required.
Through years of working with donkeys, Dr Svendsen and the veterinary staff are able to impart this knowledge at veterinary conferences, thereby improving the treatment given to donkeys world-wide. Until a few years ago, the majority of vets tended to treat the donkey as a small horse but we have learnt that the donkey differs in many ways.
Veterinary Care
Full haematological, biochemical and parasitological samples can be analysed free of charge at The Donkey Sanctuary's laboratory.
A faxable laboratory request form to submit samples is available to download. This form is for veterinary practicies only.
 The Sanctuary offers a free referral service at its fully equipped donkey hospital in Sidmouth, Devon, UK Facilities include an operation theatre with closed circuit anaesthesia and diagnostic equipment including endoscopy, x-ray and ultra sound. The Sanctuary also specialises in remedial and surgical farriery.
Information sheet and protocols produced by the Sanctuary include:
- Haematological and Biochemical Parameters - normal values for donkeys.
- Hyperlipaemia - diagnosis and treatment of.
- Foot problems - including laminitis and seedy toe.
- Field anaesthesia, and
- Castration.
Veterinary Care Contact Information
Telephone: 01395 578222
Fax: 01395 573011
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