Preventing transmission of Brucella canis is compatible with a community engaged risk reduction approach. Risk reduction strategies that recognize the importance of the human animal bond and …
New Information About an Old Virus: Canine Distemper Virus Management Update
Canine distemper virus (CDV) remains a source of significant illness and fatality in shelters across the United States in locations where access to resources and veterinary care including CDV vaccine are limited. With the support …
Updated quarantine guidelines for the intake and sheltering of dogs and cats exposed to SARS-CoV-2
Updated quarantine guidelines for the intake and sheltering of dogs and cats exposed to SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) Updated 4/15/2022 The following statement is endorsed by animal shelter veterinarians of the University of Wisconsin-Madison …
Joint Statement From UW and UCD Shelter Medicine Programs on Commitment to Fighting Against Systemic Oppression
We also honor the deep commitment to caring and compassion expressed by so many in the animal welfare and veterinary professions. To be part of the solution to the violence and racism that threaten our …
Shelter Medicine Programs’ Statement and Recommendations for Transport and Animal Movement During COVID-19 Pandemic- Updated 3/28/20
Updated 3/28/20 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program, University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, University of California- Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, Humane Canada, The Association for Advancement of …
Shelter Medicine Programs Endorse NACA Statement on Animal Control Functions During the COVID-19 Pandemic- 3/20/20
PDF of Endorsement 3/20/20 University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program, University of California-Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, Dr. Jeanette O’Quin of The Ohio State University, and the Association …
COVID-19 Response: Limiting Non-Emergency Surgery in Shelters and Spay Neuter Clinics- Updated 3/16/20
3/16/20 Background: A recommendation to limit “non-essential” or “elective” surgical procedures has been made by the U.S. Surgeon General. While the American Hospital Association has responded to this recommendation by noting it is important for …
Animal Services’ Role in COVID-19 Support
3/21/20 COVID-19 Information for animal services, shelters and rescues– Animal shelters are being impacted by the current COVID pandemic. There are many questions about pets and coronaviruses including COVID-19, what role animal services should play in …
Free Lecture Series in Shelter Medicine: University of Wisconsin-Madison Spring 2020 Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Course
Update 3/25/20: Due to the recent UW-Madison Campus announcement to discontinue face-to-face instruction, we will be unable to share the remainder of the UW Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Elective with the public. We are so sorry …
UW Shelter Medicine Assists With Cases of Influenza in Shelter Dogs
CONTACT : Sandra Newbury, sandra.newbury_@_wisc.edu, 608-335-2122 Nine dogs in two Oakland, California animal shelters have tested positive for canine influenza. The Shelter Medicine program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is working closely …