Non-Emergency Surgery

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous veterinary and public health experts are calling on shelters and spay neuter clinics to limit non-emergency surgeries. Read the recommendations of the Shelter Medicine program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and the National Animal Care and Control Association’s related statement on releasing unaltered pets from shelters at this time.

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Topics: Cruelty & Disasters , Disaster Preparedness & Response

Type: Tips & FAQs

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Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention

Review standard protocol and precautions for preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases.

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Emergency Foster Resources

Use these fostering resources to help you recruit and manage fosters during an emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Travel Bag Download for Pet Evacuations Plus Disaster Shareables

Download these traveling bag lists and give them to your adopters and clients to help them be ready in case of emergency evacuations.

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Dog & Cat Safety Tip Sheets in Case of Disaster

You can help adopters, veterinary clients and the community keep pets safe in case disaster strikes by handing out these one-page cat and dog safety sheets.

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Non-Emergency Surgery

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