Bat care guidance for vets

The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) has produced guidance about bat care aimed at veterinary surgeons:

Bat Care Guidelines: A guide to bat care for rehabilitators (2.6 MB PDF)

Reviewed: 2016
Publisher: Bat Conservation Trust
Number of pages: 36 
Format: 2.6 MB PDF

Related guidance from the Bat Conservation Trust

• Bat rescue register (627 KB PDF)
• Bats and rabies  
• Bat rehabilitation: how to get involved

The BCT has also provided a list of specialist exotic vets (247 KB PDF) who can advise other vets on how to treat bats that come into their care. This is intended for cases where a bat needs complex medical treatment or surgery. For less serious cases, vets can contact the National Bat Helpline on 0345 1300 228 to be put in touch with a volunteer carer in the local area.