Giving animal shelters a ‘break’ from pneumovirus
How can shelters protect unexposed animals from highly contagious diseases without resorting to euthanasia?
How can shelters protect unexposed animals from highly contagious diseases without resorting to euthanasia?
Animals seized from hoarding situations frequently suffer from conditions including enteric and respiratory infections, retroviruses, dermatophytosis, malnutrition, and other evidence of neglect.
When Hurricane Katrina devastated communities along the coast, rescue organizations from across the country stepped in to support displaced companion animals. But testing nearly 500 animals revealed infectious disease concerns in animals that were transported nationwide. This article in DVM360 highlights our study and explores issues of inter-regional rescue and…