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| It's here!!! New textbook on shelter infectious disease management released by Wiley-Blackwell | August 2009 |
After over three years of work, it's finally here - "Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters" (Wiley-Blackwell), co-edited by Dr. Lila Miller (Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, ASPCA) and Dr. Kate Hurley (Director, Koret Shelter Medicine Program, UC Davis). We sought far and wide to gather expert, practical information specifically relevant to the infectious diseases most often encountered in shelters. The book also has general chapters on wellness, vaccinations, disinfection, outbreak control and more. This book was a labor of love dedicated to homeless animals and all those in the trenches working to care for them. We hope it helps you! You can order the book from the publsher http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0813813794.html or from various other sources on the internet - just type the title into your favorite search engine. As an added bonus, you get a picture of Kate Hurley's Incredibly Handsome Terrier on the front cover - what more could you want? Kate |
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| Please help us continue to help you: let us know specific ways this website has helped your organization provide better | October 2008 |
| Please help us continue to help you: let us know specific ways this website has helped your organization provide better care for your animals and save more lives. We know the best medicine for shelter animals is usually prevention. Though there is often no way to exactly quantify how many disasters were averted by good preventive practices, we are asking for your best guess on how this website has impacted animal lives. For example,
In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever that we spend our resources wisely. It is our hope and intention that the information provided on this website helps shelters, rescue groups and foster homes save more lives and provide housing and care that meets homeless animals’ physical and behavioral needs. Stories large and small are welcome – whether you work with 50,000 animals a year or were able to treat one litter of kittens for ringworm, your stories not only inspire us, they help us communicate to the donors and foundations that support our work and permit this website to exist. We could not do this without the support of many donors, and we can not explain the impact of their generosity without your help. Photos are especially appreciated. Thank you!!! Please send your stories to Mike Bannasch |
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| Myths and facts about Parvo 2c | September 2008 |
| In recent publications and email communications a lot of attention has been given to the “new” canine parvovirus (CPV) strain, which has been designated CPV strain 2c. It is important to put this mutation into a context. | |
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| New Library of PetSmart Charities Webinars has been uploaded | September 2008 |
| PetSmart Charities provides free, ongoing Webinars to help animal welfare organizations and individuals to learn more about current animal welfare-related topics such as grant funding, foster programs, volunteering and adoption. View a list of currently available lectures | |