Published: Dec 12th, 2018
Canine parvovirus can sweep through an animal shelter rapidly.Left untreated, most parvo puppies will die from the hemorrhagic diarrhea and other complications of the disease. A study conducted earlier this […]
Published: Dec 4th, 2018
Thanks to the efforts of a UF Shelter Medicine alum, the Cambodian dog meat trade may be coming to an end.
Published: Nov 25th, 2018
It was hard not to feel overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone working so hard to make a difference for the pets and people of Puerto Rico during the first two rounds of Spayathon for Puerto Rico.
Published: Nov 22nd, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF!
Published: Nov 16th, 2018
Dr. Julie Levy and the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF team were proud to be in Puerto Rico to study the largest spay/neuter event ever attempted.
Published: Nov 8th, 2018
Are we paying enough attention to microchipping as a strategy to increase lifesaving and reduce intake to animal shelters? An international study hints we may want to rethink the importance of the chip.
Published: Nov 2nd, 2018
Round two of Spayathon Puerto Rico, a comprehensive 18-month project to perform 20,000 surgeries, launches Nov. 3-9.
Published: Oct 25th, 2018
Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program joined a team from HomeAgain to provide a free microchipping clinic to pets of faculty, staff, and students of the UFCVM.
Published: Oct 11th, 2018
The Florida State Agricultural Response Team (FLSART) is assessing the impact of Hurricane Michael on the Florida Panhandle animal welfare agencies.
Published: Oct 10th, 2018
Shannon Jackson joined the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine team when we visited Puerto Rico this summer to document our shelter consultations there.