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Neonatal Vaccination Recommendations
Use of the modified live canine distemper virus and parvovirus vaccines in neonatal puppies and kittens in animal shelters and other environments with meaningful risk of exposure. Recommendation: When meaningful risk is present, both vaccination …
April 16, 2025USA TODAY Article: Pet Adoption Rules’ Intentions and Outcomes
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Shelter Medicine Program was recently interviewed by USA TODAY for an important article about pet adoption rules. Please read the full article “Strict pet adoption rules frustrate and defeat some animal …
April 9, 2025Recommendations for monitoring and response to possible infections with avian influenza type A (H5N1) in cats for shelters, rescues, and access-to-care clinics
On February 7, 2025 UWSMP hosted a follow-up discussion on the latest updates regarding H5N1 Influenza. This session provides critical insights into the virus, its potential impact ion shelter animals, key consideration for shelter medicine …
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