Once a rapidly fatal disease of cats, FIP is now treatable with a very high survival rate. Veterinarians - this is a generational victory for feline medicine. Read our latest study at https://t.co/CoYmC3XiNW
The pandemic’s cruel aftermath: progressive decline in spay/neuter capacity
More bad news for spay/neuter capacity in the US. Clinics have still not recovered to their pre-pandemic capacity, leading to a projected shortfall of 3.7 million surgeries.
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Click for a behind-the-scenes peek into our special clinic for cats staffed by vet students and skilled surgical coaches. And then help me support this wonderful group with a donation in today's Amazing Give campaign: https://t.co/p057GCxYi6
New study shows a majority of Florida shelters now offer adoption for FeLV+ and FIV+ cats!
Read the full study:
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More FeLV and FIV studies from the UF Shelter Medicine Program:
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In honor of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, I asked ChatGPT to "write a haiku about cat spay." Kudos to all who are doing this work.
Sharp steel in skilled hands,
Sterilizing feline grace,
Cat spay saves a life.
More of this please! Rental property owners can pitch in to to help ease the national crisis of overcrowded shelters.
Company waives pet fees at dozens of metro Atlanta properties to help clear shelter https://t.co/Xjx3RZPwNH
Estimating the dog population, responsible pet ownership, and intestinal parasitism in dogs in Quito, Ecuador https://t.co/HiuV871613 Poverty and rural living = more free-roaming dogs and .decreased vet care including sterilization, rabies vaccination, and parasite control
This is an interesting paper that scores access to vet care and vet care deserts down to the county level. It might be a useful document to point to when you are hunting for grants and need document community level need for your organization's services. https://t.co/K0072TcaC5
With shelter dog populations exceeding pre-pandemic levels, outcomes slowing, transport destinations drying up, and historic levels of staffing turnover, shelters are struggling with medium and large dogs. Free online course with 8 hours CE RACE/NACA/CAWA. https://t.co/CVETp6tjtb
Today’s animal welfare and veterinary medical professionals are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for animals, people, and the organizations that heal, connect, and protect them. We can help. https://t.co/bqI9FCjE3c
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“It's affected my life at home. My own pets don't get to see me. It's affected my family,” Doll said. “And I would like to have a little bit of that back.” Something has to give or we'll lose even more veterinarians from animal welfare practice. https://t.co/XyL5rOzukD
Times are Tough for Shelter Dogs. We Can Help.
With shelter dog populations exceeding pre-pandemic levels, outcomes slowing, transport destinations drying up, and historic levels of staffing turnover, shelters are struggling with medium and large dogs.…https://t.co/yxmYhAIUI7
Today’s animal welfare and veterinary medical professionals are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for animals, people, and the organizations that heal, connect, and protect them. If that’s you, it’s easy to feel like nothing you do is ever good en…https://t.co/MZzF39bcSa
What is this simple green line? This tiny spot could prevent unnecessary surgery in dogs and cats.
Spoiler alert: Spay/neuter tattoos are standard of care, but not consistently taught in veterinary schools or used in all veterinary clinics. Read more: https://t.co/cH1r1nA8vW
Our new e-book on community-based animal sheltering just launched with free online access! https://t.co/FCBm6lBaYT
70 authors contributed 22 research papers on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health and welfare outcomes.