The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties wants to hear from members of the public and those in the veterinary and sheltering fields about a proposed new specialty in veterinary medicine.
The ancient Greek word for cat was “ailuro,” which means “tail waver.” Unfortunately, says veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall, the message of the feline tail, as well as other feline signals have been lost on many modern observers.
Shelters frequently don’t think they get enough support from veterinarians in their communities. Private practice veterinarians often think shelters are taking business away from them. A recent study, however, suggests there’s plenty of common ground between the two groups – as well as a few misconceptions.
Dogs who have an unrecognized fear of noise are at greater risk of developing behavior problems that may result in their surrender to a shelter. Additionally, these dogs may panic and bolt, even overcoming crates, locked doors and other attempts at safe confinement, thus being picked up by animal control agencies, often far from home.
Can senior pets and pets with health challenges get adopted? You bet!
It’s a struggle for everyone who fosters or adopts a puppy: How to balance the need to protect vulnerable young animals from diseases like deadly canine parvovirus (CPV) while still meeting their socialization needs.
Famed animal behavior expert Karen Pryor, author of the landmark training book Don’t Shoot
the Dog and one of the founders of the clicker training movement, has a simple recipe to turn
down the volume caused by dogs barking in shelters.
Is it time to take a cat’s-eye-view of shelter housing? Absolutely, says shelter medicine luminary Dr. Sandra Newbury.
Maddie’s Institute is asking veterinarians, administrators, and staff members at United States shelters and rescue groups to take a brief (around 5 minutes) survey about how you care for orphaned kittens.
You’ve treated for fleas, and that dog in your shelter is still itching. Should you assume he has allergies? Maybe not.