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What if shelters put healthy adult stray cats without traceable microchips where they are most likely to be reunited with their family? (Hint - this is where they were found). A shelter created a program called "Tag You're Home" (TYHP) to answer this question, and my colleague Aimee Dalrymple, DVM, MS, DABVP (Shelter Med Practice), and I were able to present the data from the program at the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners conference this week. We found that over 80% of the 32 healthy stray adult cats without microchips enrolled in the TYHP did not require intake to the shelter, and over 30% had a confirmed return to owner (RTO) outcome through the TYHP. While this was very similar to the 28% adult RTO rate reported during the same period for adult cats with intake to the shelter (about 50% of which were reunited via microchip), the TYHP provided a valuable tool to RTO cats without microchips and reduced shelter intake of adult stray cats by 10%. Cats with an outcome of RTO through traditional methods were found a median of 0.4 km (4 city blocks) from their home address. Look for the abstract to be published in the ASSOCIATION OF SHELTER VETERINARIANS INC's Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health (JSMCAH) next month! #VeterinaryResearch #ShelterMedicine #VeterinaryMedicine

World Zoonoses Day 🦠🐕🐂🐔 Dog parks provide an ideal urban space where dogs and their families can exercise, play and socialise in a safe environment. These parks can, however, also increase the risk of exposure to a series of infectious agents including canine soil-transmitted helminths such as hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and threadworms which are endemic to Australia. 🪱🪱🪱 In addition to their impact on animal health and wellbeing, the majority of these worms are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted to humans. Key recommendations to reduce the risk of disease transmission from pets to people are: 🐾 Deworm pets monthly 🐾 Treat pets for external parasites year-round 🐾 Regular veterinary health checks for pets 🐾 Ensure good hygiene practices (e.g., disposing of dog faeces, handwashing) To find out more about worm prevention for your dog, please call and speak to our friendly nurses. 📞 💜 #waggydog #waggydogmarketing #petindustry #veterinary #petmarketing #vets #vetsocialmedia #petsocialmedia #socialmediaforpets #socialmediaforvets #zoonoses #worldzoonosesday #dogs #doghealth #worms #wormingfordogs #parasiteprevention #deworming #wormtreatment

Did you know that pigs can fight over food with other pigs? 🐷 This is one of the reasons why cortisol, the stress hormone, is released, which can affect the quality of the meat and make the animals more susceptible to disease. In addition, small pigs (called piglets) need to be raised together so that they can develop a sense of group living and learn to establish a social hierarchy. For this reason, the stalls need to have ample space for all the animals to move around calmly, with non-slip and well-maintained floors. A dry area with bedding and rubber mats should be provided for the pigs' comfort. 🐽 Do you know any pig producers? Tag them here in this post. 👇 🔗 Access the Standards for Pigs present in our program here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAcS8NGY. 👥 About us: Certified Humane®   The Certified Humane® program adheres to the Humane Farm Animal Care Welfare Standards which use scientific research, veterinary advice and the practical experience of farmers. Our mission is to improve the lives of farm animals across the world. #certifiedhumane #animalwelfare #pigs #animalmanagement

🐾 the highest form of knowledge is empathy for it allows us to release our ego and live in another's world . it needs profound purpose greater than the self kind of understanding 👎The lowest form of knowledge is opinion. it requires no accountability and no understanding. ✨ Leadership is about empathy. it is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives. 🐾Kindness and justice to the animals is an essential part of human virtue .They deserve it because they are helpless & cannot plead their own cause. 🐶 Dogs have been loyal and faithful companion to man throughout his life and they ensure the physical security and emotional support. 🐾To have an animal is to understand what it means to feel love without conditions or limits. 🪶 Birds are called as Nature's handymans for they are responsible for the pollination, reforestation, soil fertilization etc 🐝 it would be the shame not to mention bees in the list of most potent pollinators in this world and almost one third of the world's food source depend upon pollination. ✨Empathy is not sympathy or compassion. it's about seeing with the eyes of others, listening with the ears of others & feeling the heart of others. 🔥 when humans act with cruelty then we characterise them as "Animals ". Yet the only animal that displays cruelty is humanity. Thanks for sharing @thebetterindia . #loveanimals #servemothernature #nisargruna #empathy #servesociety #RatanTata #inspiringpersonality #worthfollowing #Togetherwecan

Sows deserve the royal treatment. From a variety of water-soluble to feed-additive products*, Pharmgate Animal Health has options to keep your sows healthy and profitable for you. With products that offer: 💧Great efficiency in treating health challenges while sows eat or drink 🤝Ease of working with a team that keeps the operation’s specific needs top of mind 🧬Targeted pathogens with a diverse set and route of administration for judicious use of antibiotics Let’s tackle sow health together: https://bit.ly/3UdhKug *A veterinary feed directive is required for all medicated feed usage. #PharmgateAnimalHealth #Swine #SwineHealth #PorkProduction

What does your cat need? Excellent resources from International Cat Care The experts at iCatCare have produced a really helpful set of resources to help meet feline needs. The attractive posters are free to download and suitable for posting in veterinary centres, animal shelters and other contexts. Covering a range of issues for owners wishing to optimise their cat’s quality of life, they include great advice on encouraging your cat to eat and drink at home, the five pillars of a healthy feline environment, signs of pain, and cat friendly resources to support toileting, feeding, play, travel, scent communication, and safety & comfort. https://lnkd.in/eyPz9ZQh

For #tickbitepreventionweek, we wanted to share with you some interesting facts about ticks and how you can prevent you and your pets from getting ill from a bite! 👉 Tick infestations are more common in dogs than cats, you should always discuss with veterinarians the best prevention products for your animal before applying 👉 Ticks are not born with disease, they acquire various diseases by feeding and passing them along to animals and humans 👉 Diseases contracted from ticks can be fatal such as Lyme disease - please make sure your pet is up to date with prevention treatment 👉 Never remove a tick with your bare hands, you can invest in a tick remover to ensure that you and your pet are safe as it is important to not leave the head embedded in the skin #StreetVet is dedicated to supporting animals experiencing homelessness with their owners, with veterinary care, if you would like to help other animals in need, please donate today: https://bit.ly/4a0lrJ1

Many people abandon their cats when they move or are unable to care for their pets. 😿 Then, these cat’s offspring are born feral. TNR (Trap, Neuter, and Return) has been proven to be the only humane method to reduce the population of unwanted felines who have never experienced contact with humans. While we may think of them as ‘homeless,’ in fact they exist in colonies and are self-sufficient. There can be anywhere between 10 and 200 cats living in a colony. The Wild Cat Foundation was created to support no-kill solutions to the stray cat overpopulation in Lafayette and the surrounding area. As part of their work, they train and advise colony caregivers on how to humanely trap feral cats which are then transported to feral-friendly veterinarians for vetting, then returned to their colonies. 😻 It can be difficult to trap feral cats, so please reach out to Wild Cat/SpayNation for assistance. IMPACT! 🎉 Since 2010, the Wild Cat Foundation has supported the operations of SpayNation which offers high-quality, lost-cost spay/neuter surgeries to the public and rescue organizations, and incredibly, over 70,000 animals have been neutered since the organization’s inception. 👍 While Wild Cat Foundation is not a rescue organization, they do have adoptable pets at all times. For more information and to donate to this tremendous group visit https://lnkd.in/gxdyWT-A for more information.

Did you know that we are all interconnected? 🤔 The state of an animal’s habitat can affect their health, and once their health is compromised, there is a possibility for zoonotic diseases, infections that are spread between people and animals, which can significantly affect humanity. One recent zoonotic disease is COVID-19. The question is: what do we do ⁉️ At VI, we aim to keep animals and habitats healthy by supporting veterinarians with critically needed equipment, medicine, education, and training. You can be part of this mission too! 🤝 Help save animals and heal our planet by donating today. Link in our bio. 👆 #SaveWildlife #WildlifeHabitat #AnimalConservation #ZoonoticDiseases #OneHealth #ZoonoticAwareness #Veterinarian #VetLife #AnimalCare #conservation #wildlife

FANTASTIC AND VERY IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR ABOUT PUPPY MILLS ON SUNDAY! Register by following this link - https://ow.ly/TiAo50TeRgc Puppy mills are a cruel and inhumane blight on the pet industry, prioritizing profit over the well-being of animals. These facilities often keep dogs in cramped, unsanitary conditions, denying them proper veterinary care, socialization, and basic comforts. Mother dogs are forced to breed repeatedly, leading to exhaustion and health issues. Puppies from these mills frequently suffer from genetic defects, behavioral problems, and illnesses due to poor breeding practices and inadequate care. To learn more about Puppy Mills, how to recognize their covert puppy sales, and help put an end to these inhumane breeding practices follow this link: https://ow.ly/TiAo50TeRgc Don't miss this opportunity to become an informed and empowered advocate for animal welfare. #NobleBeast #NobleBeastDogTraining #NobleBeastFurever #DenverDogTraining #DenverCatTraining #CampBARK #CatTraining