Shelter’s Edge

Tip of the Week: Topping the Charts

When it comes to high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter, it’s important to develop strategies that allow for safe and efficient procedures.

Drug charts that show amount of drug to be given based on an animal’s weight are a useful tool for busy medical staff. Of course, a veterinarian should determine the type and amount of drug to administer based on evaluation of the animal patient. However, such drug charts show a recommended starting point for volume of drugs to be given. Similar charts can also be created for drugs used in emergency situations.

What else have you got in your toolkit for maintaining safety and efficiency in a spay/neuter clinic?

Come back every Monday for tips we’ve gleaned and seen that may make your life a little easier, make a routine process go a little faster or deliver some extra comfort for the animals in your care.

Related links:
What Is High Quality-High Volume Spay Neuter?
“Tip of the Week: Tat’s All, Folks”
Webinar recording: Increasing Capacity for Spay/Neuter Before Big Events”

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