From the minute a dog or cat sets paw inside an animal control vehicle or shelter, the clock is ticking on decisions, procedures and practices that can spell health or illness – even life or death – for that animal. I this presentation, given at the 2012 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference at University of Florida, Dr. Brian DiGangi, Clinical See moreAssistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida, explains how decisions made in that first critical hour impact a sheltered animal's stress response and susceptibility to disease. He also speaks to how you can use that time to maximize the life-saving capacity of your organization.
Slowly scan the entire body of the animal.
Utilize the fastest scanner on the market.
Scan the animal directly over the shoulder blades.
Quickly scan the entire body of the animal.
Utilize the least expensive scanner on the market.
Rapid induction of immunity
Interference with maternal antibodies
High rate of vaccine reactions
Lower costs
Longer range of immunity
Identification of physical and behavioral needs
Confirmation that responses to animal needs are carried out
Daily rounds accomplish very little and therefore are not necessary
Both A and B
None of the above
Immediately upon intake
Three days after intake
Seven days after intake
Throughout the duration of the stay
Just prior to disposition
It should be given the same significance as other components of animal care.
It should be given a greater level of significance as other components of animal care.
It should be considered optional.
It should only be provided to animals made available for adoption.
It should not be considered because it is of low level of importance.
Epinephrine
Cortisol
Prolactin
Oxytocin
None of the above
Sex and temperament
Species and breed
Sex and breed
Species and age
Size and temperament
Beginning at 6 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks
Beginning at 4 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks
Beginning at 4 weeks of age, repeated every 4 weeks
Beginning at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 4 weeks
Beginning at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks
8 weeks or as early as 2 weeks in the face of an outbreak
6 weeks or as early as 2 weeks in the face of an outbreak
8 weeks or as early as 4 weeks in the face of an outbreak
6 weeks or as early as 4 weeks in the face of an outbreak
8 weeks or as early as 6 weeks in the face of an outbreak
At the time of intake
Three days after intake
At the time of the behavior evaluation
Seven days after the behavior evaluation
At the time of disposition
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