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Shelter Health Resources

General Information

Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians veterinary medical care guidelines for spay-neuter programs, by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
La versión en Español de las Guías de Asistencia Médica Veterinaria para Programas de Esterilización masiva de alta calidad, Asociación de Veterinarios de Refugio

Cleaning and Disinfection

Cleaning & Disinfection 101, Dr. Brian DiGangi
Guidelines for Using Bleach Update Dr. Brian DiGangi

Enrichment

Simple Shelter Enrichment for Cats, Dr. Brian DiGangi
Simple Shelter Enrichment for Dogs, Dr. Brian DiGangi

Infectious Disease

Canine Influenza Fact Sheets, Dr. Cynda Crawford
Canine Respiratory Infections in Animal Shelters, Dr. Cynda Crawford
Canine and Feline Parvovirus in Animal Shelters, Dr. Cynda Crawford
Strategies for Managing and Controlling Infectious Diseases in Shelters, Dr. Cynda Crawford
Ringworm Screening in the Shelter, Dr. Brian DiGangi (PDF)

Medical Management and Recordkeeping

Textbooks

Infectious disease management in animal shelters, by Lila Miller and Kate Hurley
Shelter medicine for veterinarians and staff, by Lila Miller and Stephen Zawistowski

Miscellaneous

Aging Kittens, Dr. Brian DiGangi (PDF)
Feline Identification: Guide to Coat Colors and Patterns, Dr. Brenda Griffin
Microchip Scanning Diagram, Dr. Brenda Griffin
Microchip Scanning Technique, Dr. Brenda Griffin
Ivermectin for Heartworm preventative, Dr. Brenda Griffin
Shelter friendly hand washing signs, Drs. Stephanie Janeczko and Brenda Griffin

Other Shelter Medicine Resources

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