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Animal Health ASPCApro

WebAnimal Health. The ASPCA believes animals in shelters must routinely receive necessary and appropriate care. Our shelter medicine experts, Animal Poison Control Center staff …

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Preventive Health Care & Vaccinations ASPCApro

WebVaccination is a key component of preventive health care for shelter animals, including those who spend time in foster care. When vaccination protocols are appropriately developed and properly applied, they can be among the most important lifesaving tools. Vaccination is a medical procedure, so oversight of vaccine protocols and specific

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Intake & Preventive Care ASPCApro

WebIntake and preventive care plans are an integral part of ensuring an animal stays healthy with a short length of stay in the shelter environment. Preventive care intake protocols …

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Feline Panleukopenia ASPCApro

WebFeline Panleukopenia. Feline panleukopenia (FPV) is a highly contagious viral disease of cats found worldwide. FPV, commonly referred to as feline distemper, is caused by the feline parvovirus, an un-enveloped DNA virus. Common clinical signs include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and sudden death. Many kittens and unvaccinated cats do not

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Disease Prevention at Spay/Neuter Clinics ASPCApro

WebA strong cleaning protocol can help prevent the transmission of disease in your facility. These videos show techniques to keep animals healthy in a spay/neuter facility, including …

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Intake Protocols ASPCApro

WebIn this section we offer an abundance of resources to help you keep the animals in your facility thriving and healthy until they are adopted. From vaccination protocols to kitten …

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Research on Access to Veterinary Care ASPCApro

WebResearch supported by the ASPCA and others suggests that having access to veterinary care improves the lives of owned and community pets. Studies show that pets belonging …

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Finding Foundations that Fund Animal Welfare ASPCApro

WebVisit your local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which may also have a list of foundations in your area. Many family foundations accept proposals only by …

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Animal Intake and Physical Examination ASPCApro

WebA key component of this assessment is the physical examination. Conducting this exam at or shortly after intake allows shelter personnel to recognize and address any health …

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New Study: High-Intensity TNR Could Mean Over 30 Times Fewer …

WebJuly 25, 2019. A new study shows that over a 10-year period, free-roaming cat populations managed by a high-intensity trap-neuter-return (TNR) program experienced 31 times …

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Treating Bromethalin Toxicosis ASPCApro

WebTreating Bromethalin Toxicosis. Bromethalin is becoming one of the more common active ingredients seen in rodenticides, but the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center notes that many veterinarians are nervous about treating it. Some of this apprehension comes from the fact that there is no antidote or truly effective treatment for bromethalin, and

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Four Tips for Healthy and Happy Donkeys ASPCApro

WebGet a Correct Weight. Estimating a donkey’s weight is not the same as estimating a horse’s weight. Donkeys’ body shape and composition mean they carry their weight differently. A …

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Access to Veterinary Care Resources ASPCApro

WebAccess to veterinary care (AVC) means owned dogs and cats universally and equitably receive care that improves their welfare, decreases suffering, and is compassionate, respectful, and considerate of pets and family circumstances. AVC is increasingly noted as a concern by pet owners and animal welfare professionals. A 2018 survey by the Access

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Creating Thoughtful Community Collaborations that Support

WebBelow are 4 steps and dozens of tips to help you support even more pets and their families as you introduce new services in your local communities. 1. Do Your Research. Before …

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DONKEYS FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD

WebFor information on the types of courses and locations, contact the Training Centre by telephone on 01395 597644, or e-mail: [email protected]. uk. The two DVDs that support these donkey-care courses (see page 158) are available for purchase from The Donkey Sanctuary shop, Donkey World.

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Equine Welfare Data Collective Shines Light on Equine Needs

WebThe EWDC is a collaborative effort to accumulate, analyze, and report data to enhance services for transitioning and at-risk equines. Submitting data were 253 …

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How to Create Electronic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection

WebFast, easy eCVI creation and submission for all species. Auto-fill options for animal and organization information. Automatic CVI delivery to state veterinary offices. Easy-to-read …

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Stress and Animal Protection Work ASPCApro

WebManagers can adopt a three step strategy for achieving an optimal stress level in their organizations: Step 1: learn about stress, Step 2: develop a personal plan for coping with …

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Dealing With Concerns About Pediatric Spay/Neuter ASPCApro

WebThe reported incidence of hip dysplasia is 1.7%, with an increased incidence in large and giant breed dogs. Hip dysplasia is a hereditary condition that is affected by environmental factors as well, such as diet. Long term studies have looked at the incidence of hip dysplasia in dogs and the association of hip dysplasia with pediatric spay/neuter.

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Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Behavior Support for Long-Stay

WebThe aim of this program is to internally align the ASPCA’s behavior teams by creating and sharing foundational tools for shelter behavior best practices. Bridget leads her team of …

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THE ASSOCIATION OF SHELTER VETERINARIANS’ GUIDELINES …

WebAcknowledgements The ASV would like to recognize and thank the authors of the first edition of the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters for their time and …

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