Tag: veterinary
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A Why and How For Famciclovir In Kittens
Written by Dr. Michelle Meckelborg Feline Upper Respiratory infection (URI) has long been an important disease complex in shelter medicine. Historically, efforts were focused on identifying pathogens and crafting effective treatment protocols with many shelters defaulting to euthanasia to prevent spread of disease. With greater understanding of the negative effects of sheltering animals came the…
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Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) and You – How Shelters Should Manage Birds During HPAI Outbreaks
Bird Flu and You – How Shelters Should Manage Birds During HPAI Outbreaks
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Veterinary Staffing Shortages – What does this mean for your shelter and pets in your community?
Shelters and rescues are also feeling the pressure from veterinary workforce staffing issues. Many shelters rely heavily on veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants for operational needs, and at the Ottawa Humane Society these positions have recently been more challenging to fill.