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Dec 31 2021 12:00AM	Research	research	Influence of Socialization and Foster Programs on Cat Stress Levels and Sociability	Influence of Socialization and Foster Programs on Cat Stress Levels and Sociability Monique UdellMarch 1, 2022 This Oregon State University study examined the impact of socialization and foster experiences on cat stress and behavior toward humans. Cats were placed in one of 4 groups: control; socialization with the shelter; socialization during a one-night foster, or socialization during a one-week foster. While fostering is common for dogs, it has often been assumed that fostering cats, especially short-term, could be stressful or problematic for this species. However, the study did not find evidence to support this. Instead, the most noteworthy change in behavior was a trend towards increased sociability for fostered cats.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1029,
May 11 2021 11:04AM	Blog	blog	What to do if you lose or find a pet	What to do if you lose or find a pet May 11, 2021 Did you know that what we don’t know about lost pets can hurt them? It’s true! We recently updated one of the most popular articles on our site about this very topic. Kat Albrecht-Thiessen, the article author is a former police officer, field training officer, police detective, and K9 (police bloodhounds and cadaver dogs) trainer turned…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1011,topic1003,,
Aug 27 2020 12:00AM	Research	research	Shy Dogs Survey	Shy Dogs Survey February 2016	e,f,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1024,topic1033,	dogs
Jun 30 2020 12:00AM	Research	research	Home to Home	Home to Home Mandy EvansJune 30, 2020 This Panhandle Animal Shelter study aims to expand the usage of their Home to Home web-based program, managed by each shelter and providing community members with the tools, communication, and trust to rehome their pets without surrendering them into a shelter. The platform also allows shelters to remain engaged with their community in the rehoming process. The program was implemented at 40 shelters, with another 13 expected to be onboarded. The percentage of animals surrendered to the shelters, after they were posted on Home to Home, steadily declined over three years, with the average rate of reduction of 26% for owner surrender.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1011,topic1029,topic1033,
Apr 30 2020 12:00AM	Research	research	The Fearful Dogs Project	The Fearful Dogs Project Rain Jordan April 30, 2020 This Protect Them All study aimed to help fearful dogs by teaching staff and volunteers basics of behavior modification through The Fearful Dogs Project's program, with the goal of reducing behaviors that indicate fear in dogs. While the study aimed to include 20 to 30 dogs the sample was limited to 6 dogs due to various challenges. One of the dogs was adopted immediately, leaving 5 dogs in the study. For each of the five dogs, fearful behaviors decreased within 60 days of program participation. Before the program, each dog's most frequent behavior was 'look away', and each dog showed reduction in that behavior after the program.	e	topic1011,topic1033,
Apr 10 2020 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	An Emergency Contraceptive Option for Cats During COVID-19 Delayed Surgery	An Emergency Contraceptive Option for Cats During COVID-19 Delayed Surgery Joyce Briggs, Michael (Mike) Greenberg, Julie K. Levy, Michelle Kutzler and Linda RhodesApril 10, 2020 Find out about new possibilities with non-surgical contraception solutions for cats during this time of Covid-19 delayed surgery.	s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1033,
Feb 28 2020 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Imagining the Future of Animal Welfare	Imagining the Future of Animal Welfare Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Rebecca Guinn and Marc PeraltaFebruary 2020 Hear from some of the most influential voices in animal welfare as they imagine what the future holds for homeless pets.	e,s,v	topic1000,topic1004,topic1008,topic1011,topic1033,
Feb 28 2020 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Power Up Your Fundraising: Donor Management Systems	Power Up Your Fundraising: Donor Management Systems Maggie Lynch, Director of Development, Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!April 2020 This presentation covers why adopting a donor management system is important, when you should get one, how to choose a system that fits your organization's needs and what it can do to help your fundraising take off.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1011,topic1020,topic1029,topic1033,topic1038,topic1043,
Feb 28 2020 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	New FeLV Guidelines: 5 Critical Takeaways for Your Shelter	New FeLV Guidelines: 5 Critical Takeaways for Your Shelter Julie Levy, DVMApril 2020 Gain the knowledge and skills you need to tackle the next frontier in cat lifesaving!	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1008,topic1011,topic1033,topic1035,	cats
Feb 28 2020 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Contagious Disease is Not a Death Sentence: How Communities Overcame Outbreaks without Killing	Contagious Disease is Not a Death Sentence: How Communities Overcame Outbreaks without Killing Jennifer Wilcox, DVM and Nipuni Ratnayaka, DVMApril 2020 Leave this session with the knowledge necessary to fight disease outbreak, medically and operationally from veterinarians who have lived through it.	e,f,p,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1033,topic1038,topic1044,topic1048,
Feb 28 2020 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	ACOs Gone Wild: Handling Fearful and Fractious Wildlife and Companion Animals	ACOs Gone Wild: Handling Fearful and Fractious Wildlife and Companion Animals April Moore and Mike WheelerApril 2020 Learn animal control officers' tips and tricks for humanely handling even the stickiest situations with fearful and fractious animals.	s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1009,topic1011,topic1015,topic1018,topic1033,topic1048,
Oct 27 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Playing with Your Dog- Part One	Playing with Your Dog- Part One August 2019 Who doesn't like to play? Dogs play because it's fun, but it also helps them to develop coordination, strength, and confidence.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 24 2019 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs: Part 2	Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs: Part 2 Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Animal Services Pima Animal Care Center, Tucson, Arizona & Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB, Director of Research, Maddie's FundOctober 24, 2019 Part 2: The Challenges of Saving Medium and Large Dogs in Shelters. This webcast is the second in a two-part series but can be viewed on its own and will be useful to shelter leadership at all levels, volunteers, advocates and anyone else who struggles to save big dogs' lives.	e,p,s,v	topic1000,topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1018,topic1033,topic1034,topic1048,	dogs
Oct 24 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	What To Do If Your New Dog Is Aggressive	What To Do If Your New Dog Is Aggressive August 2019 Aggression is a form of communication. Keep pets and people safe by preventing aggression from occurring.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 24 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	What to Do if Your New Dog Won't Eat	What to Do if Your New Dog Won't Eat August 2019 For the first day or two after arriving at a new home, a dog may not eat. Lack of appetite can have multiple causes, such as environmental change, stress, depression, illness, food allergy or a change in food.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1018,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 24 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Why Train Your Dog?	Why Train Your Dog? August 2019 Training your dog to respond to cues establishes a common language that will help you communicate with your dog. Having a common language will make it easier for you both to bond.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 23 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Say Please	Teaching Your Dog to Say Please August 2019 A dog who sits every time they want something (e.g. attention from people) is much easier to live with than a dog that hasn't learned to say please and jumps up or barks when they want something.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 23 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Settle	Teaching Your Dog to Settle August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to settle down and be quiet when you cue them to "settle". With this cue, your dog can readjust their body but must stay lying down in one place.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 23 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Sit	Teaching Your Dog to Sit August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to put their rear end on the floor when asked to "sit".	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 23 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Touch	Teaching Your Dog to Touch August 2019 Goal: The cue "touch" (hand targeting) directs your dog to target your palm with their nose.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 23 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Loose Leash	Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Loose Leash August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog how to change their stride to stay close to you on a loose leash without pulling. It will take time, patience, and consistency.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 23 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Dog - The Right Rewards	Dog - The Right Rewards August 2019 Reward-based training is humane, fun and helps you build a communication style with your dog. Reward based training also bonds your dog more closely to you and your family.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 23 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Ways To Train Your Dog	Ways To Train Your Dog August 2019 The best way to train your dog is by using humane methods that focus on rewarding dogs for good behavior. Here are few ways to train without pain or fear.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	How to Handle the Leash	How to Handle the Leash August 2019 A leash is a great management and training aid for your dog. The leash keeps your dog safe, preventing your dog from running away from you and into traffic, chasing other dogs and small animals, and jumping on people.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Reducing Stress During Handling	Reducing Stress During Handling August 2019 Some dogs might like to be petted, but get stressed when you try to brush them, clean their ears, and/or hold their paws. Be patient with your new dog and teach them how to feel safe around you.	f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1015,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Reducing Your Dog's Stress	Reducing Your Dog's Stress August 2019 Review Assessing Your Dog's Stress for behavioral and body language indicators of stress. You can help your dog by modifying the environment slightly and the way you and others behave around them to help them cope with stress.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1015,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Scent Games for Dogs	Scent Games for Dogs August 2019 Dogs rely on their sense of smell to identify the world. Imagine how much fun you and your dog will have if you encourage your dog to find stuff you need or a game to keep them occupied.		topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog To Stay	Teaching Your Dog To Stay August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to remain in a sit, down or stand with the cue "stay." When and where to use "stay".	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called	Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to come close to you when you give the cue "come."	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Down	Teaching Your Dog to Down August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog lie down on the ground when you give the cue "down."	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog To Drop It	Teaching Your Dog To Drop It August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to drop or let go of objects in their mouth with the cue "drop it."	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Go to Bed or Mat	Teaching Your Dog to Go to Bed or Mat August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog how to go to their bed or mat and lie down.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 21 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Leave It	Teaching Your Dog to Leave It August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to ignore things you don't want them to have or pay attention to with the cue "leave it."	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 18 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to Your Dogs	Introducing Your New Dog to Your Dogs August 2019 Dog relationships are like people relationships. Some dogs will become playmates, others will enjoy the companionship of another dog and others just aren't interested in other dogs.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 18 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Playing with Your Dog- Part Two	Playing with Your Dog- Part Two August 2019 Playing is fun, but it can also relieve stress, provide exercise, teach self-control and instill confidence. Follow the tips below to encourage your dog to play.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1016,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 18 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Preparing Your Home for a New Dog	Preparing Your Home for a New Dog August 2019 Before bringing a dog home, prepare carefully. There's much to consider, including what rules to set for your new dog, what equipment you'll need and what questions to ask the shelter/rescue group, foster coordinator or your veterinarian.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 17 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing Your Dog to New Dogs	Introducing Your Dog to New Dogs August 2019 Introductions between your new dog and unfamiliar dogs can be easy, but other times it may be challenging. The best results come from being slow and careful.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 17 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to Cats	Introducing Your New Dog to Cats August 2019 Introducing a new dog to a resident cat can be challenging and should be done slowly and carefully. With time, many dogs and cats can learn to coexist peacefully, become playmates and even friends!	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 17 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to People	Introducing Your New Dog to People August 2019 If your dog enjoys meeting new people, follow the tips below to help those greetings be successful.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 15 2019 12:00AM	Research	research	The Role of Vitamin D as a Biomarker for Immune Function in Shelter Dogs	The Role of Vitamin D as a Biomarker for Immune Function in Shelter Dogs Dr. Jared JaffeyOctober 15, 2019 This Midwestern University study aimed to determine if there was a link between immune function and Vitamin D in shelter dogs. The study found that dogs in a shelter for 7 days demonstrated more immune issues compared to healthy control dogs. There was no significant difference in the production of white blood cell production of cytokines between shelter dogs and healthy dogs. However, higher Vitamin D concentration was found to be associated with higher destruction of the bacterium, E. coli, per cell in both the control and shelter populations.	e,s,v	topic1000,topic1001,topic1004,topic1011,topic1033,
Oct 11 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Improving How Your Dog Responds to Cues	Improving How Your Dog Responds to Cues August 2019 Incorporate the 3 D's (distractions, distance and duration) into training each cue into a well trained behavior. Here are ways you can help your dog learn how to respond to cues the way you want them to!	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 1: Introductions to Your Home and Family	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 1: Introductions to Your Home and Family August 2019 Becoming a member of a new family, moving to a new home, and making new friends can be an exciting and memorable time for your dog, but it can also be stressful. Here are some tips to help ease the transition.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 2 Expanding Your New Dog's Horizons	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 2 Expanding Your New Dog's Horizons August 2019 Once your new dog is comfortable with your home and family, you can begin to slowly introduce them to new people and environments. Always pay attention to your dog's body language, as new experiences can sometimes be stressful.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Getting Your Dog's Attention	Getting Your Dog's Attention August 2019 Teaching your dog to make eye contact with you is a great foundation behavior. If your dog is making eye contact and paying attention to you they are less likely to pull on leash, bark at people or dogs, or sniff and eat things off the ground.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home	Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home August 2019 Your new dog might need a few weeks to months to completely adjust to their new home, depending on the new environment and the dog's personality. This is normal - it's important for you to respond appropriately and help your new dog adjust.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1015,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
Oct 3 2019 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Caring for Exotic Pets in the Shelter	Caring for Exotic Pets in the Shelter Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP Assistant Clinical Professor, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine October 3, 2019 In this free webcast, Assistant Clinical Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Lena DeTar will give practitioners of shelter medicine the tools they'll need to address the welfare of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that may come into the shelter.	s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1014,
Oct 1 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Children and Dogs - How to Keep Interactions Safe	Children and Dogs - How to Keep Interactions Safe August 2019 Children and dogs can be great, lifelong friends, but it is up to us as their guardians to keep their interactions safe. Children may not be able to read a dog's stressed body language, and injuries can occur.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	dogs
Oct 1 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Dogs Riding in Cars - Safe Transport	Dogs Riding in Cars - Safe Transport August 2019 Many dogs need time to get used to car rides; it should be done slowly and carefully. Here are some tips for traveling safely.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	dogs
Oct 1 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Food-Dispensing Toys for Dogs	Food-Dispensing Toys for Dogs August 2019 By offering your dogs meals in a food-dispensing toy, your dog has something to play with, instead of your furniture or favorite shoes and they get exercise.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,	dogs
Sep 26 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy	Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy August 2019 Crate training can help your dog in many ways, such as providing them with a safe place to rest when unsupervised, keeps them from chewing human belongings, and aids in potty training.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	dogs
Sep 17 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Pheromones	Cat Pheromones August 2019 Cats communicate through natural messages released in the air called pheromones. Pheromones for cats are commercially available and can have many positive behavioral and physiological effects.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
Sep 17 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Reducing Outdoor Stressors for Indoor Cats	Reducing Outdoor Stressors for Indoor Cats August 2019 Seeing the outdoors can be entertaining and engaging for an indoor cat, or it may cause stress. Because even the sight of another cat, when not properly addressed, can evolve into serious problems, it is important to assess and tackle any change in your cat's behavior right away.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
Sep 17 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cats and Kids	Cats and Kids August 2019 Cats can greatly enrich your children's lives and teach them many valuable lessons about the human-animal bond. There are a few things to consider to make this endeavor a success for your family as well as for your cat, and to ensure happy and safe interactions for all.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 17 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Assessing Your Dog's Stress	Assessing Your Dog's Stress August 2019 It's important to recognize signs of stress in your new dog as you get to know them. Some dogs will adjust to stressful situations more easily than others.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Sep 17 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Dog - Basic Training - Level 1	Dog - Basic Training - Level 1 August 2019 Basic Dog Training - Level 1	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Sep 16 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Adopting a Fearful Cat	Adopting a Fearful Cat August 2019 Most cats are fearful at first in a new environment and will adjust in time. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 16 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Hiding Behavior	Cat - Hiding Behavior August 2019 Hiding behavior can be a normal in cats and give them a sense of security. Cats can hide to rest, to enjoy their favorite spot, or if they are scared.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,	cats
Sep 16 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Keeping Your Cat Happy Indoors	Keeping Your Cat Happy Indoors August 2019 It is important to provide enrichment for cats living indoors. Enrichment makes the indoors more exciting and provides an outlet for excessive energy.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1016,topic1017,	cats
Sep 16 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Should I Let my Cat Outside?	Should I Let my Cat Outside? August 2019 Indoor cats and outdoor cats encounter different challenges and risks. Whatever your choice is, it's important to keep your cat healthy and safe.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 16 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	How Can I Keep Cats Out of My Yard?	How Can I Keep Cats Out of My Yard? August 2019 Seeing the outdoors can be entertaining and engaging for an indoor cat, or it may cause stress. If you only have one indoor cat, observe carefully to see if unfamiliar outdoor cats are visible and causing them stress.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1006,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 13 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward a Dog when Outdoors	Cat Aggression Toward a Dog when Outdoors August 2019 Aggression toward a dog when being outdoors can be a normal survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 13 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Anything New	Cat - Afraid of Anything New August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 13 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Noises	Cat - Afraid of Noises August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 13 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing Your Cat to New People	Introducing Your Cat to New People August 2019 Have a plan in place for when you have visitors and want them to meet your cat. Make sure to balance your guest's enthusiasm with your cat's needs.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
Sep 13 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing Cats and Dogs	Introducing Cats and Dogs August 2019 With time, many cats and dogs can live together in peace. The key is to have carefully managed introductions. Don't rush your pets into anything that they are not comfortable with.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,
Sep 13 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing Cats to Other Cats	Introducing Cats to Other Cats August 2019 Some cat-to-cat introductions go smoothly, while others may take weeks or months before the cats co-exist with each other. The best way to do this is to go as slowly as necessary, and make every interaction a positive one.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 13 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing Cats and Kids	Introducing Cats and Kids August 2019 The first few days in a new home are often quite stressful for any cat and, on the other hand, very exciting for a child! Make sure to balance your child's enthusiasm for spending time with your kitty with their need for adjustment and alone time.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
Sep 13 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Helping a Shy or Fearful Cat Adjust to Your Home	Helping a Shy or Fearful Cat Adjust to Your Home August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. Be proactive in managing your cat's fearfulness or shyness.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 12 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Fear of New People	Cat - Fear of New People August 2019 Fear of unfamiliar people is common and can be seen in all cats. Cats may need some time to adjust to a new home and new people.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 12 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Children	Cat - Afraid of Children August 2019 Children can be overwhelming to cats. Fear in the presence of children is common. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 12 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Familiar Dogs	Cat - Afraid of Familiar Dogs August 2019 Fear of a dog in the same household can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 12 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of New Dogs	Cat - Afraid of New Dogs August 2019 Fear of an unfamiliar dog is common, but can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 12 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cats - Afraid of Familiar Cats	Cats - Afraid of Familiar Cats August 2019 Fear of other cats in the household can be a normal and adaptive behavior, but can lead to more serious problems. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
Sep 12 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cats - Afraid of New Cats	Cats - Afraid of New Cats August 2019 Fear of unfamiliar cats can be a normal and adaptive behavior, but can lead to more serious problems. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 11 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Cat while Resting or Sleeping	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Cat while Resting or Sleeping August 2019 Aggression toward another cat when disturbed while sleeping can be a normal startle or even survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 11 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Why is My Cat Afraid of Me?	Why is My Cat Afraid of Me? August 2019 A newly adopted or fostered cat, or even a cat that has been in the home for a while, can be scared of you for various reasons.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 11 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cats Who Are Afraid of People They Know	Cats Who Are Afraid of People They Know August 2019 Some cats behave fearfully even in the presence of familiar people. They may feel scared if they can't get away from the person when being approached.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 10 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Cat	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Cat August 2019 Aggression toward another cat when being chased can be normal survival behavior or it can be a symptom of an underlying problem. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 10 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression Toward Dogs During Play	Cat - Aggression Toward Dogs During Play August 2019 Play between cats and dogs can be fun for both species. However, cats that have not been socialized with dogs from an early age will almost always behave defensively.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1016,topic1018,	cats
Sep 10 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression During Play with Other Cats	Cat - Aggression During Play with Other Cats August 2019 When dealing with aggression between two cats that appear to be playing, it is important to understand that play behavior is natural, especially in kittens.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 10 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Dog while Resting or Sleeping	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Dog while Resting or Sleeping August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when disturbed while sleeping can be a normal startle or even a survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1018,	cats
Sep 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression When Approached By People	Cat Aggression When Approached By People August 2019 Cats don't speak our language, so often aggression is the only way they can communicate to us that they are uncomfortable. Fear is the most common reason for aggression./p>	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Managing Fear Aggression in Cats	Managing Fear Aggression in Cats August 2019 Fear is a debilitating feeling and can lead to very serious behavioral issues in cats. It is an underlying reason for aggression and always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression when Approached by a Dog	Cat Aggression when Approached by a Dog August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when approached can be a normal survival response. However, always take it seriously as it can lead to serious fights and injuries.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Approached by a Cat	Cat - Aggression when Approached by a Cat August 2019 Aggression towards another cat when being approached can be a symptom of an underlying problem. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Reprimanded	Cat - Aggression when Reprimanded August 2019	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 9 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Dog	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Dog August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when being chased can be a normal survival response. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 6 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward New Cats	Cat Aggression Toward New Cats August 2019 Aggression between unfamiliar cats most frequently occurs when introducing new cats in a home, or if unfamiliar cats appear outside your home.	f,p,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1018,topic1033,	cats
Sep 6 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Towards Familiar Dogs	Cat Aggression Towards Familiar Dogs August 2019 Aggression towards a dog in the same household can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1015,topic1018,
Sep 6 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward New Dogs	Cat Aggression Toward New Dogs August 2019 Aggression toward a new dog can lead to serious injuries to the dog, but also to the cat and should always be taken seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 6 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Touched or Petted	Cat - Aggression when Touched or Petted August 2019 When cats display aggression when touched or petted, it can stem from many different motivations. It always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 6 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Brushed or Groomed	Cat - Aggression when Brushed or Groomed August 2019 When cats display aggression when brushed or groomed, it can stem from many different motivations. It always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 6 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cats - Overstimulation	Cats - Overstimulation August 2019 Many cats exhibit overstimulation or petting-induced aggression. Cats vary enormously as to the extent and duration to which they like petting or handling.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Sep 6 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Grooming an Aggressive Cat	Grooming an Aggressive Cat August 2019 It is very important to be cautious when grooming an aggressive cat. Injuries from scratching or biting can be severe and serious.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 31 2019 12:00AM			Foster Parent Training: Does Behavior Consultation and Behavior Training Program Improve Foster Retainment?	Foster Parent Training: Does Behavior Consultation and Behavior Training Program Improve Foster Retainment? Sarah Lozano-Ziebart, Dr. Valeri Farmer-DouganAugust 31, 2019 This Summer Scholar study aimed to determine: the motivations for fostering, preparedness and satisfaction of foster caregivers, and the efficacy of the resources available to them via Pet Central Helps. When training foster dogs, positive reinforcement and verbal reinforcement were reported as being used most often; however, there was a considerable amount of use of electronic collars, choke chains and prong collars. Education and communication regarding how and why positive reinforcement techniques are more effective in the long run should be a focus. While foster parents reported general confidence in dealing with low level behavioral issues such as jumping, there was far less confidence regarding their ability to handle aggression, resource guarding, barking and separation anxiety. A focus of shelter personnel should be to improve communication with foster parents overall, especially targeting pending adoption and adoption events as well as specialized medical treatments.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1029,topic1034,
Aug 31 2019 12:00AM	Research	research	Assessment of Canine Activity in a Municipal Shelter	Assessment of Canine Activity in a Municipal Shelter Dr. Marie HopfenspergerAugust 31, 2019 This study was designed to determine average activity levels of dogs in a shelter environment and identify any associations between activity levels in shelter and behaviors in the home environment. Seventy-five singly-housed, adult dogs were enrolled in the study during the 8-month period. Sixty-seven adoptive owners consented to follow-up post adoption. Due to technical difficulties with the activity monitors and poor response rate from adopters, there was inadequate data for analysis. Thus, no results are reported at this time.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1011,topic1029,topic1033,
Aug 31 2019 12:00AM			Where Are They Now? An Exploratory Study of Transported Dogs in their Adoptive Homes	Where Are They Now? An Exploratory Study of Transported Dogs in their Adoptive Homes Emily McCobb, Carly NangleAugust 31, 2019 This Tufts University Summer Scholar study aimed to gather information regarding the in-home success, challenges and experiences of transported dogs in New England as compared to locally-sourced dogs to allow for a better understanding of the impact of transport programs. The study results show that transported dogs in this sample did not have more medical or behavioral problems than local dogs, that owners of these transported dogs were just as satisfied with their dog, and that these transported dogs did not have an increased incidence of rehoming or relinquishment. A surprising 15% of owners did not know the source of their dog, which could make it harder to identify the cause of a behavior problem or origin of a health problem.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1011,topic1034,
Aug 30 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Bites to People	Cat Bites to People August 2019 Aggression is a serious behavioral issue in cats. It can result in severe injury to humans, so any cat bite to a person needs to be addressed.		topic1004,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 30 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Dog or Cat Bitten by a Cat	Dog or Cat Bitten by a Cat August 2019 Aggression is a serious behavioral issue. Cat bites can lead to severe injuries, and hence any bite needs to be taken seriously.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1015,topic1018,	cats
Aug 30 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Caretaker	Cat Aggression Toward Caretaker August 2019 It is important to understand why cats act aggressively toward us and address it so that the relationship between you and your cat can start to blossom.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1018,	cats
Aug 30 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar People	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar People August 2019 It is important to address aggression towards family members early. Even mild forms of aggression, when not properly addressed, can evolve into serious aggression.		topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 30 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward New People	Cat Aggression Toward New People August 2019 Many cats are not comfortable around strangers, or certain strangers in the home. Aggression is a serious behavioral issue in cats and is a symptom of an underlying problem.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 30 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Children	Cat Aggression Toward Children August 2019 It is very important to ensure happy and safe interactions between kids and cats. Cat aggression towards children is particularly dangerous.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 30 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar Cats	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar Cats August 2019 Aggression between cats who live together is fairly common. Some fights are obvious, and some can lead to serious injury. Other fights are more subtle, and you may not immediately notice them happening.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 29 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Excessive Meowing	Excessive Meowing August 2019 Cats can be very vocal, and certain cats are more vocal than others. Cats learn to use vocalization to communicate with humans.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,	cats
Aug 29 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Why is My Cat Meowing?	Why is My Cat Meowing? August 2019 Cats can be very vocal, and certain cats are more vocal than others. Cats can learn to use vocalization to communicate with humans.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,	cats
Aug 29 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Meowing When Left Alone	Meowing When Left Alone August 2019 It is a common belief that cats are not social. This is not true! Newer studies have shown that some cats crave human social contact just as much as dogs might.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 29 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	How Can I Stop My Cat From Meowing Too Much?	How Can I Stop My Cat From Meowing Too Much? August 2019 Cats can learn to communicate with us, just as we learn to communicate with them. Cats meow or vocalize to get our attention, or express discomfort or pain.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 29 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Continuous Meowing or Vocalization	Continuous Meowing or Vocalization August 2019 Each cat has their own personality. Some cats are more vocal than others, and most cats can learn to vocalize to communicate with humans.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 29 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cats - Destructive Scratching	Cats - Destructive Scratching August 2019 Cats are loved for their companionship, playfulness, and fun they provide to a home. However, when people and cats live together, some natural feline behaviors can lead to destruction of property and injury to guardians.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 29 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward People	Cat Aggression Toward People August 2019 Aggression is a serious behavioral issue in cats, and unfortunately it is not uncommon. Aggression is a symptom of an underlying problem and always needs to be taken seriously.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 29 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Finding Professional Behavioral Help for Cats	Finding Professional Behavioral Help for Cats August 2019 These days behavioral advice can be only an internet search away, but how do you know you are getting the best advice for your specific situation by a qualified expert?	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 28 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat - Aggression During Play	Cat - Aggression During Play August 2019 The term "play aggression" can be misleadingas it can lookslike intense playand occur in cats of any age. Cats with play aggression can target other cats, dogs,or even people in the household.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Aug 28 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Playing With Your Cat	Playing With Your Cat August 2019 Play isn't just for kittens; adult cats enjoy play too! Play strengthens your bond with your cat and provides them with needed mental stimulation and physical exercise.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Appetite Issues in Cats	Appetite Issues in Cats August 2019 Reasons for a poor or no appetite in cats include stress, illness, and even just a preference for a tastier food. Changes in how your cat is fed, such as location or type of food or food bowl, can affect how much your cat will eat. Changes in environment or people/pets in the environment can also cause a cat to eat less or stop eating. Appetite issues can also be caused by a medical condition. A poor appetite for longer than a couple of days can lead to serious health issues, even if the initial cause was not due to a medical problem.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1008,topic1011,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Appetite Issues in Dogs	Appetite Issues in Dogs August 2019 Reasons for a poor or no appetite in dogs include stress, illness, and even just a preference for a tastier food. Changes in how your dog is fed, such as location or type of food or food bowl, can affect how much your dog will eat. Changes in environment or people/pets in the environment can also cause a dog to eat less or stop eating. Appetite issues can also be caused by a medical condition.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1008,topic1011,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Bringing Your New Cat Home	Bringing Your New Cat Home August 2019 Introducing a cat into a new home can be easy or extremely stressful. A cat's normal reaction to a new place can be to run and hide. Others are curious about the new home right away and want to explore as soon as they exit the carrier. If the cat is allowed to adapt to a new environment at her own speed, everything generally works out. Some cats take minutes or hours; other will take days, weeks, or even months to get comfortable. The length of time needed to adjust to a new territory will depend on the cat's temperament, past experiences, and whether there are other animals present. A normal adjustment period usually takes one to two weeks.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1017,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Not Defecating	Cat Not Defecating August 2019 If you don't find feces in the litter box there can be a few reasons, and we will help you trouble shoot.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Not Urinating	Cat Not Urinating August 2019 If you don't find urine in the litter box there can be a few reasons, and we will help you trouble shoot.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Cat Toys and Cat Play	Cat Toys and Cat Play August 2019 There are a variety of cat toys on the market, including food and puzzle toys and toys that bounce, flutter, or move in a way that entices the cat to chase. The best toys for active play are string or wand toys that look like feathers or streamers or a toy dandling from a fishing pole. Even a peacock feather makes a great interactive toy due to its length. With timid cats it's best to stay away from large or noisy toys. Some cats are more attracted to things in the air while others prefer staying closer to the ground. Knowing whether your cat prefers air or ground play hunting will be an advantage, and you may have to try several different toys and rotate them frequently before you find the ones your cat likes best.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1016,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Coughing in Cats	Coughing in Cats August 2019 An occasional cough can be normal for a cat, actually helping clear the airway. If your cat's coughing is mild and there are no other symptoms such as nasal discharge or lethargy, monitoring him/her for the next couple of days may be all that is needed.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Coughing in Dogs	Coughing in Dogs August 2019 An occasional cough can be normal for a dog, actually helping clear the airway. If your dog's coughing is infrequent and there are no other symptoms such as nasal discharge or lethargy, monitoring him/her for the next couple of days may be all that is needed. Keeping your dog separate from other dogs is recommended until a veterinarian gives the okay, since he/she may have a contagious upper respiratory infection.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Diarrhea in Cats	Diarrhea in Cats August 2019 Some soft stool or diarrhea in cats is common with dietary changes or the stress of adapting to a new environment. If your cat has had a small amount of diarrhea once or twice, and if no other symptoms are present (e.g., vomiting, lethargy, not eating) it is acceptable to be patient and continue to monitor him/her. Continued, frequent or large amounts of diarrhea can be a sign of something more serious and could lead to dehydration and weight loss.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Diarrhea in Dogs	Diarrhea in Dogs August 2019 Some soft stool or diarrhea in dogs is common with dietary changes or the stress of adapting to a new environment. If your dog has had a small amount of diarrhea once or twice, and if no other symptoms are present (e.g., vomiting, lethargy, not eating) it is acceptable to be patient and continue to monitor him/her. Continued, frequent or large amounts of diarrhea can be a sign of something more serious and could lead to dehydration and weight loss.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Difficult or Labored Breathing in Cats	Difficult or Labored Breathing in Cats August 2019 Difficult or labored breathing is a very serious and potentially life threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1015,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Difficult or Labored Breathing in Dogs	Difficult or Labored Breathing in Dogs August 2019 Difficult or labored breathing is a very serious and potentially life threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1015,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Dogs with Difficulty Urinating	Dogs with Difficulty Urinating August 2019 Dogs that are having problems peeing often ask to go outside to use the bathroom more than normal. They are usually peeing small, frequent amounts, or they cannot pee at all. They might have pee accidents in the house. Straining to pee, no matter the amount of urine output, is never normal. Peeing should be a comfortable and effortless process, with a steady and adequate amount of urine.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Ear Problems in Cats	Ear Problems in Cats August 2019 Ear infections aren't common in cats as they are in dogs, but can be very frustrating when they are present. Cats with ear problems usually have ear mites and might scratch their ears, have smelly ears, and/or shake their heads.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Ear Problems in Dogs	Ear Problems in Dogs August 2019 Ear problems are fairly common in dogs, especially dogs with floppy ears. Dogs with ear problems might scratch their ears, have smelly ears, and/or shake their heads.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Eye Discharge in Cats	Eye Discharge in Cats August 2019 Eye discharge in cats is a symptom rather than a disease itself, and has a variety of causes. Eye discharge may be clear and runny, or it may be green/yellow and thick. If your cat's symptoms are mild and he/she has a normal appetite and energy level, and does not have any other symptoms of illness, it is okay to monitor him/her for a few days.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Eye Discharge in Dogs	Eye Discharge in Dogs August 2019 Eye discharge in dogs is a symptom rather than a disease itself, and has a variety of causes. Eye discharge may be clear and runny, or it may be green/yellow and thick. If your dog's symptoms are mild and he/she has a normal appetite and energy level, and does not have any other symptoms of illness, it is okay to monitor him/her for a few days.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Fleas in Cats	Fleas in Cats August 2019 Fleas are tiny, wingless, blood-sucking insects that live off the blood of their hosts. The fleas biting the skin can cause cats to scratch, bite, lick, and chew at themselves. Fleas can also cause an allergic reaction in some cats. They can become extremely itchy and start losing their fur and getting secondary bacterial infections on the skin (scabs and sores). Heavy flea infestation in cats can lead to death from anemia (blood loss). If your cat's gums are very pale, or if he/she is lethargic/weak, he/she may need emergency veterinary care.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Fleas in Dogs	Fleas in Dogs August 2019 Fleas are tiny, wingless, blood-sucking insects that live off the blood of their hosts. The fleas biting the skin can cause dogs to scratch, bite, lick, and chew at themselves. Fleas can also cause an allergic reaction in some dogs. They can become extremely itchy and start losing their fur and are at risk for getting secondary bacterial infections on the skin (scabs and sores). Heavy flea infestation in dogs can lead to death from anemia (blood loss). If your dog's gums are very pale, or if he/she is lethargic/weak, he/she may need emergency veterinary care.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Inappropriate Elimination in Cats	Inappropriate Elimination in Cats August 2019 If your cat is urinating or defecating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Intestinal Parasites in Cats	Intestinal Parasites in Cats August 2019 Intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, weight loss, rough hair coat, and/or a pot-bellied appearance. Vomiting can also be seen, sometimes with worms in the vomit. Sometimes cats with intestinal parasites show no signs at all.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Intestinal Parasites in Dogs	Intestinal Parasites in Dogs August 2019 Intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, weight loss, rough hair coat, and/or a pot-bellied appearance. Vomiting can also be seen, sometimes with worms in the vomit. Sometimes dogs with intestinal parasites show no signs at all.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Lethargy in Cats	Lethargy in Cats August 2019 Lethargy is a common term for weakness and lack of energy. This is a vague description of a symptom, but it occurs often with many illnesses in cats. Lethargy can range from slight (e.g., not as playful as usual), to moderate (e.g., not interested in play, sleeping more than usual), to extreme (e.g., barely moving, difficulty holding head up).	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Lethargy in Dogs	Lethargy in Dogs August 2019 Lethargy is a common term for lack of energy and weakness. This is a vague description of a symptom, but it occurs often with many illnesses in dogs. Lethargy can range from slight (e.g., not as playful as usual), to moderate (e.g., not interested in play, sleeping more than usual), to extreme (e.g., barely moving, difficulty holding head up).	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Limping in Cats	Limping in Cats August 2019 Limping (lameness) in cats can be subtle or very obvious. You may see your cat holding up his/her paw or hopping on three legs from time to time, or you may see your cat consistently not putting any weight on his/her paw at all. Severe lameness needs prompt veterinary attention, as your cat is likely very uncomfortable and in need of medication to relieve pain. Do not give your cat any pain medication without consulting with a veterinarian, as some medications are toxic to cats.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Limping in Dogs	Limping in Dogs August 2019 Limping (lameness) in dogs can be subtle or very obvious. You may see your dog holding up his/her paw or hopping on three legs from time to time, or you may see your dog consistently not putting any weight on his/her paw at all. Severe lameness needs prompt veterinary attention, as your dog is likely very uncomfortable and in need of medication to relieve pain. Do not give your dog any pain medication without consulting with a veterinarian.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Litter Box Problems	Litter Box Problems August 2019 If your cat is urinating or defecating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Litter Box Tips	Litter Box Tips August 2019 If your cat is urinating or defecating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Recommended Reading for Cats	Recommended Reading for Cats August 2019 There are a variety of cat related books on the market, and it can be overwhelming to choose. This list provides you with reading recommendations, but it is not by any means a complete list.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Ringworm in Cats	Ringworm in Cats August 2019 Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a common skin disorder in cats that is highly contagious to other pets and to people. Children and immunocompromised individuals (e.g. HIV/AIDS patients, cancer patients, patients on immunosuppressive medications) are especially susceptible to ringworm. This website addresses ringworm from a public health standpoint: CDC: Healthy Pets Healthy People: Ringworm	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Scratching Posts	Scratching Posts August 2019 Cats scratch on things for two reasons: to shed their claws and to mark their territory. To save your furniture from damage, you need to provide your cat with a scratching post or two and teach him how to use it.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1017,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Seizures in Cats	Seizures in Cats August 2019 Most seizures last one to two minutes and resolve on their own. If your cat has a seizure for more than two minutes, and/or if there is more than one seizure observed, your cat needs emergency veterinary care.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Seizures in Dogs	Seizures in Dogs August 2019 Most seizures last one to two minutes and resolve on their own. If your dog has a seizure for more than two minutes, and/or if there is more than one seizure observed, your dog needs emergency veterinary care.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Cats	Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Cats August 2019 If your cat's sneezing and/or nasal discharge is mild and he/she has a normal appetite and energy level, it is okay to monitor him/her for the first couple of days. Keeping your cat separate from other cats is recommended until a veterinarian gives the okay, since he/she may have a contagious upper respiratory infection.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Dogs	Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Dogs August 2019 If your dog's sneezing and/or nasal discharge is mild and he/she has a normal appetite and energy level, it is okay to monitor him/her for the first couple of days. Keeping your dog separate from other dogs is recommended until a veterinarian gives the okay, since he/she may have a contagious upper respiratory infection.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Straining to Pee in Cats	Straining to Pee in Cats August 2019 Cats that are having problems peeing are often seen going in and out of the litter box more than normal. They are usually peeing small, frequent amounts, or they cannot pee at all. They might pee outside of the litter box. Straining to pee, no matter the amount of urine output, is never normal. Peeing should be a comfortable and effortless process, with a steady and adequate amount of urine.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Urine Marking in Cats	Urine Marking in Cats August 2019 If your cat is urinating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Vomiting in Cats	Vomiting in Cats August 2019 For some cats, an occasional, isolated episode of vomiting can be nothing to worry about. If your cat does not have any other signs of illness (e.g., fever, lethargy, not eating), it is best to be patient and continue to monitor your cat.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Vomiting in Dogs	Vomiting in Dogs August 2019 For some dogs, an occasional, isolated episode of vomiting can be nothing to worry about. If your dog does not have any other signs of illness (e,g, fever, lethargy, not eating), it is best to be patient and continue to monitor your dog.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Aug 22 2019 12:00AM	Article	article	Straining to Pee in Dogs	Straining to Pee in Dogs August 2019 Dogs that are having problems peeing often ask to go outside to use the bathroom more than normal. They are usually peeing small frequent amounts, or they cannot pee at all. They might have pee accidents in the house. Straining to pee, no matter the amount of urine output, is never normal. Peeing should be a comfortable and effortless process, with a steady and adequate amount of urine.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1011,topic1029,topic1033,	dogs
Jul 31 2019 12:00AM			The Forgotten Kitten Project	The Forgotten Kitten Project Ann DunnJuly 31, 2019 This Cat Town study aimed to evaluate the behavior of unsocialized kittens participating in a socialization program at Cat Town. Due to illness during the study period, only 7 kittens were able to complete the program where they were habituated to people. The kittens all exhibited improved behavior, with 5 of the 7 showing overall affiliative behaviors.	e,f,s,v	topic1000,topic1001,topic1002,topic1004,topic1006,topic1011,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1035,
Jul 31 2019 12:00AM			When After Adoption (or After Entering Foster Care) are People Most Likely to Report New Behavioral or Health Problems in Dogs?	When After Adoption (or After Entering Foster Care) are People Most Likely to Report New Behavioral or Health Problems in Dogs? Nicole Fernandez, Mikel Delgado, Melissa BainFebruary 4, 2020 This University of California Davis Summer Scholar study aimed to determine the prevalence of reported problems and any obvious data trends in dog foster and adopter survey responses by examining 36,000 surveys gathered by the Maddie's<sup>®</sup> Pet Assistant mobile app. Behavior issues were the most prevalent problems reported, with house-soiling being the most frequently reported for both adopted and fostered dogs. Over 50% of respondents on Day 1, Day 3 and Day 30 reported no health issues in both adopted and foster dogs.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1015,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,
Jul 31 2019 12:00AM			When After Adoption (or After Entering Foster Care) are People Most Likely to Report New Behavioral or Health Problems in Cats?	When After Adoption (or After Entering Foster Care) are People Most Likely to Report New Behavioral or Health Problems in Cats? Nicole Fernandez, Mikel Delgado, Melissa BainJuly 31, 2019 This University of California Davis Summer Scholar study aimed to determine the prevalence of reported problems and any obvious data trends in cats foster and adopter survey responses by examining 36,000 surveys gathered by the Maddie's^® Pet Assistant app. Overall, cats fared well in their new homes. More than 70% of respondents on Days 1, 3, and 30 reported no health concerns for both adopted and fostered cats, and 85% of adopted cats peed in their litter box on Day 1. In both adopted and fostered cats, the most prevalent problems reported on Day 1 were associated with fear, including of fear of noise, environment, adults, cats and dogs.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,
Jul 31 2019 12:00AM			To Evaluate the Effects of Incubator Housing and Feeding Frequency on Growth Rate and Diarrhea in Orphaned Neonatal Kittens	To Evaluate the Effects of Incubator Housing and Feeding Frequency on Growth Rate and Diarrhea in Orphaned Neonatal Kittens Arielle LaymanJuly 31, 2019 This University of California Davis Summer Scholar study is part of a two-year project investigating 1) if orphaned neonatal kittens kept in incubators have significant differences in growth rate or incidence of diarrhea compared to those not kept in incubators, and 2) how differences in feeding frequency affect growth rate and incidence of diarrhea. The study found the incubator kittens (n=70) had a far higher prevalence of diarrhea at 69% than the control kittens (n=15) at 20%, without clear cause. Kittens with diarrhea had a slightly lower feeding frequency than kittens without diarrhea, suggesting more frequent but small meals may be beneficial in diarrhea prevention in neonates. There was little to no association found in feeding frequency and growth rate.	e,s,v	topic1000,topic1006,topic1008,topic1011,topic1033,topic1035,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Physiology of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Veterinary Patients	Physiology of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Veterinary Patients Michelle Albino, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), Senior Manager of Training, ASPCA Animal HospitalJuly 2019 This workshop will describe the physiology of fear, anxiety, and stress in perioperative patients. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	v	topic1004,topic1008,topic1011,topic1015,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Leadership and Communication for Veterinary Nurses	Leadership and Communication for Veterinary Nurses Michelle Albino, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), Senior Manager of Training, ASPCA Animal HospitalJuly 2019 This workshop describes leadership for nurses in the veterinary field. Explore ways to increase professional growth and get the most out of your veterinary career, including transitioning into management, how to successfully lead your team, and how to communicate effectively. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s,v	topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1038,topic1044,topic1045,topic1047,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Keep Them Happy at Home	Keep Them Happy at Home Rebecca Lohnes, MS, CDBC, ACCBC, Behavior and Training Manager, Lollypop FarmJuly 2019 In this workshop Rebecca Lohnes of Lollypop Farm discusses various strategies and programs aimed at helping to address behavioral issues in the animal's original home before they are relinquished to a shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,p,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1033,topic1036,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Terrified Tigers and Other Ferocious Felines: Working with Different Cat Personalities	Terrified Tigers and Other Ferocious Felines: Working with Different Cat Personalities Rebecca Lohnes, MS, CDBC, ACCBC, Behavior and Training Manager, Lollypop FarmJuly 2019 In this presentation, learn about how to work with cats with different personalities and behavioral challenges. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,p,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1017,	cats
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Basic Principles of Managing a Large-Scale Animal Emergency or Disaster	Basic Principles of Managing a Large-Scale Animal Emergency or Disaster Dick Green, Senior Director of Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop discusses the basic principles of incident management and why having everyone speak the same language and be under the same incident command structure saves lives. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1009,topic1010,topic1011,topic1014,topic1018,topic1020,topic1026,topic1029,topic1033,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	How Are They Doing? Assessing Pain and Quality of Life in Shelter Animals	How Are They Doing? Assessing Pain and Quality of Life in Shelter Animals Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts UniversityJuly 2019 This workshop reviews signs of pain and suffering in dogs, cats and rabbits and identifies simple techniques for assessing pain in animals. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference./	e,f,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1014,topic1033,topic1044,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Managing Intake & Reuniting Pets with Families	Managing Intake & Reuniting Pets with Families Sonia Gonzalez, Intake Coordinator, SPCA of Tompkins CountyJuly 2019 In this workshop viewers learn about how the SPCA of Tompkins County manages its intake in order to create better outcomes, conduct smoother intakes and lower intake. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s	topic1001,topic1003,topic1004,topic1011,topic1033,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,topic1047,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	They Can't be Available for Adoption Until When?! Neonatal Care in the Animal Shelter	They Can't be Available for Adoption Until When?! Neonatal Care in the Animal Shelter Erin Henry, VMD, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell UniversityJuly 2019 This workshop discusses the developmental stages, care and pathway planning for neonatal kittens and puppies in the shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1033,topic1044,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Just Kittens: Strategic & Creative Use of Foster Care	Beyond Just Kittens: Strategic & Creative Use of Foster Care Erin Doyle, DVM, DABVP, Senior Director of Shelter Medicine, ASPCAJuly 2019 In this workshop, the presenter reviews the basics of maintaining an organized, proactive foster network and then delve into examples of how organizations are using foster care in thoughtful and creative ways. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v	topic1000,topic1004,topic1007,topic1008,topic1011,topic1014,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Gentle Handling: Techniques to Reduce Stress & Save Time	Gentle Handling: Techniques to Reduce Stress & Save Time Erin Doyle, DVM, DABVP, Senior Director of Shelter Medicine, ASPCAJuly 2019 Learn techniques for handling the animals in our care in a low-stress, gentle manner. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	f,s,v	topic1000,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1033,topic1044,topic1047,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Medical Issues in Emergency Sheltering	Medical Issues in Emergency Sheltering Elise Gingrich, DVM, MPH, MS, ACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director of Shelter Medicine Services, ASPCAJuly 2019 In this workshop, Dr. Gingrich covers some of the more challenging medical issues unique to animals impacted by disaster. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1024,topic1026,topic1029,topic1033,topic1038,topic1044,topic1048,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Innovations in Emergency Animal Sheltering	Innovations in Emergency Animal Sheltering Joe Hinkle, CAWA, Shelter Director, Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 In this session, the presenter discusses lessons learned and best practices from recent ASPCA emergency shelters with an emphasis on what your agency should be doing now to prepare for setting up and staffing an emergency shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1010,topic1011,topic1024,topic1026,topic1029,topic1033,topic1038,topic1048,
Jul 12 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	2018 Year of Disasters in Review	2018 Year of Disasters in Review Dick Green, PhD, Senior Director of Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 In this talk, Dr. Green provides key take-home lessons learned and best practices so that communities and animal welfare agencies will have more tools to enhance animal response capabilities and become more disaster resilient. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1011,topic1018,topic1024,topic1026,topic1033,topic1038,topic1048,
Jul 2 2019 11:12AM	Blog	blog	How shelters can overcome obstacles to dog field trips and save more lives	How shelters can overcome obstacles to dog field trips and save more lives July 2, 2019 Chesapeake Animal Services is one of a string of organizations that have invited the public to take their dogs on field tripsand emptied their dog kennels in the process! It may look easy, but all of these organizations had obstacles to overcome before their programs could be this successful. Luckily, they're willing to share what…	e,f,s	topic1011,topic1029,
Jun 27 2019 12:00AM	Flash	flash	Straining to Poop in Cats and Dogs	Straining to Poop in Cats and Dogs June 2019 There are many causes of straining to poop in cats and dogs. The most common causes are diarrhea, constipation, or overly full anal glands, which are usually an "easy fix". Other causes, like gastrointestinal blockage, are more complicated to treat. In this class you will learn how to identify the symptoms of a cat or dog who is straining to poop, recognize when emergency veterinary attention is needed, and learn what you can do at home to help your dog or cat.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,	cats
Jun 27 2019 12:00AM	Flash	flash	Straining to Pee in Cats and Dogs	Straining to Pee in Cats and Dogs June 2019 There are many causes of straining to pee in cats and dogs. The most common causes are bladder inflammation or urinary tract infection, which are usually an "easy fix". Other causes, like urinary blockage and bladder stones, are more complicated to treat. In this class you will learn how to monitor for straining to pee in your cat or dog, recognize when an emergency veterinary visit is necessary, and what you can do for your pet in the meantime at home.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,	cats
May 8 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Animal Protection Officers: Using a Community-based Approach to Measurably Reduce Intake in the Field	Animal Protection Officers: Using a Community-based Approach to Measurably Reduce Intake in the Field Mark Sloat, Program Manager, Austin Animal Center and April Moore, Engagement Manager, Austin Animal CenterMarch 2019 This session will teach approaches that value the human-animal bond, redefine 'animals in need,' and engage community members, shelter staff, and volunteers to solve problems together.	e,s	topic1,topic15,topic18,topic19,topic25,topic32,topic37,topic50,topic86,topic95,topic105,topic1001,topic1028,topic1033,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1004,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
May 8 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Solutions for the Top Five Reasons Dogs are Dying in Shelters	Solutions for the Top Five Reasons Dogs are Dying in Shelters Mike Kaviani, Director, Orange County Animal Care and Aaron Caldwell, Dog Behavior Co-Manager, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 The presentation will provide you with practical and manageable solutions for the top five reasons dogs are dying and being killed in shelters today.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1008,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1020,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1038,topic1039,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1048,	dogs
May 1 2019 12:00AM			Foster Family Preparedness, Compliance, and Retention at Midwest Animal Rescue and Services	Foster Family Preparedness, Compliance, and Retention at Midwest Animal Rescue and Services Caitlyn Rize, Susan J. SpenceMay 1, 2019 This Summer Scholar research project assessed the foster program at Midwest Animal Rescue and Services (MARS), with the aim of understanding how to improve volunteer foster compliance and retention, develop effective training programs, and improve resources for volunteer fosters. Results showed 79% of foster caregivers felt that the training session helped them to feel better prepared; the majority thought it should take 24-48 hours to hear back via email or phone; and 36% of fosters missing prevention doses (36%) and rechecks (18%) among other findings.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1003,topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1017,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,
Apr 30 2019 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Saving Dogs with Behavioral Challenges	Saving Dogs with Behavioral Challenges Aaron Caldwell, Dog Behavior Co-Manager, Austin Pets Alive! and Mike Kaviani, Director, OC Animal CareMarch 2019 Viewers will learn about cutting edge ways to solve non-shelter created behavior problems in shelter dogs.	e,f,s	topic17,topic20,topic21,topic23,topic25,topic26,topic37,topic38,topic52,topic86,topic89,topic90,topic94,topic97,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1020,topic1023,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,topic1036,topic1044,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1036,topic1044,	dogs
Jan 16 2019 12:00AM	Video	video	Saving More Lives with Best Practices	Saving More Lives with Best Practices Cynthia Delany, DVM, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program; Supervising Shelter Veterinarian - Yolo County Animal Services; Executive Director - California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc.October 2018 This talk discuss how you can save more animals while emphasizing welfare (both for the animals, yourself and your staff) by following best practices.	e,s,v	topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1033,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,
Dec 4 2018 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2 Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA December 2018 This presentation explores the various definitions of compassion fatigue, reviews the evidence of its impact on healthcare professions and the symptoms of compassion fatigue in ourselves and others.	e,s,v	topic48,topic49,topic86,topic87,topic90,topic97,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
Dec 4 2018 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2 Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCADecember 2018 This presentation continues the deep dive into the research behind compassion fatigue among animal caregivers and offers methods for managing stress.	e,f,s,v	topic32,topic34,topic48,topic49,topic86,topic90,topic95,topic1024,topic1024,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
Nov 27 2018 12:00AM	Flash	flash	Solving Litter Box Problems	Solving Litter Box Problems November 2018 In this class you will learn how to understand the various issues related to owner surrender of cats with a history of inappropriate litter box use, the various medical and behavioral causes of peeing and/or pooping outside the litter box, techniques to eliminate behavioral causes of not using the litter box, and how to facilitate a successful adoption of a cat with a history of inappropriate litter box use.	f	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,
Nov 27 2018 12:00AM	Flash	flash	Choosing the Appropriate Walking Gear	Choosing the Appropriate Walking Gear November 2018 In this class, you will learn the various different types of dog walking equipment, the pros and cons of each equipment, and what might be best for your foster dog.	f,s	topic2,topic20,topic46,topic51,topic90,topic91,topic98,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
Nov 27 2018 12:00AM	Flash	flash	How to Handle Leash Walking	How to Handle Leash Walking November 2018 In this short class, learn the best tips for training your foster dog to walk properly on leash as well as a few other training scenarios leashes come in handy for.	f,s	topic2,topic20,topic46,topic90,topic91,topic97,topic98,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
Sep 20 2018 12:00AM	Article	article	Introducing a New Dog to Pocket Pets and/or Birds	Introducing a New Dog to Pocket Pets and/or Birds September 2018 Introducing a new dog to pocket pets and/or birds can be risky, and needs to be carefully planned and done slowly.	f,p,s	topic2,topic12,topic17,topic20,topic46,topic51,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
Sep 19 2018 12:00AM	Article	article	Feeding Your New Dog	Feeding Your New Dog September 2018 Nutrition and the food you choose to feed your dog will have a big impact on their overall health and energy.	p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1016,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,
Sep 19 2018 12:00AM	Article	article	What Do I Need? Training and Walking Supplies for Your New Dog	What Do I Need? Training and Walking Supplies for Your New Dog August 2019 Here are some basics that will help to be prepared for the best walks of your life with your new dog.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1016,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,
Sep 19 2018 12:00AM	Article	article	Housetraining - Building Healthy Elimination Habits	Housetraining - Building Healthy Elimination Habits August 1, 2019 With a good plan, your new dog can quickly learn to use the outdoor bathroom area you establish.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,
Sep 19 2018 12:00AM	Article	article	Play and Toys - Your New Dog's First Few Days	Play and Toys - Your New Dog's First Few Days September 2018 Play is a great way to release stress and tension, and a dog occupied with toys or games will also be a dog that isn't chewing on your personal belongings and furniture.	f,p,s	topic2,topic14,topic17,topic20,topic46,topic51,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
Mar 29 2018 12:00AM	Video	video	Every Day, Every Dog - Let Them Play! The Impact of Play Groups	Every Day, Every Dog - Let Them Play! The Impact of Play Groups Aimee SadlerMarch 2018 It's more than just fun and games; play groups save lives! Aimee Sadler, Founder and CEO shares case studies and evidence that playgroups improve the quality of life of dogs and their caretakers.	s	topic2,topic22,topic52,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1020,topic1023,
Mar 29 2018 12:00AM	Video	video	Get Your Pit Bull-Type Dogs Adopted with the Canine Good Citizen Program	Get Your Pit Bull-Type Dogs Adopted with the Canine Good Citizen Program Carrie MorrisMarch 2018 Through a partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, Austin Pets Alive! embarked on a six-month pilot program to test the effectiveness of Canine Good Citizen Training on adoption rates. The results have been jaw-dropping!	f,s	topic3,topic5,topic13,topic20,topic21,topic23,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
Mar 28 2018 12:00AM			Factors Associated with High Live Release for Dogs at a Large, Open-Admission, Municipal Shelter	Factors Associated with High Live Release for Dogs at a Large, Open-Admission, Municipal Shelter Gary Patronek, Abbi CroweMarch 28, 2018 This research project from The Center for Animals and Public Policy, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, sought to better understand factors contributing to live release (e.g., rehoming). Results showed that temporary placement of dogs, who were either not immediately eligible or not strong candidates for adoption due to reasons such as age or health, increased the odds of live release after subsequent return to the shelter. Over a fifth (21%) of dogs originally brought to the shelter for owner-requested euthanasia were determined to be potentially savable and ultimately rehomed.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1007,topic1011,topic1033,topic1036,
Mar 8 2018 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Foster Sleepovers: How Temporary Fostering Can Improve the Lives of Shelter Dogs	Foster Sleepovers: How Temporary Fostering Can Improve the Lives of Shelter Dogs Lisa Gunter and Kelly DuerMarch 2018 Whether you're looking to start a foster program at your shelter, or give a boost to an already-existing foster program, Maddie's Fund^® has a webcast series for you! This free webcast on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 9 PM Eastern will show you how temporary fostering can improve the lives of shelter dogs.	f,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,	dogs
Jan 31 2018 12:00AM	Flash	flash	Basket Muzzle Training	Basket Muzzle Training Fear FreeFebruary 2018 Conditioning a dog to be comfortable wearing a muzzle is an important life skill. In this short video by Fear Free you can learn how to do exactly that.	f,s	topic18,topic20,topic22,topic46,topic49,topic51,topic98,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
Jan 18 2018 12:00AM	Flash	flash	House Training Your Foster Dog	House Training Your Foster Dog January 2018 Learn some easy methods to help in house training your foster dog in this short video.	f,s	topic18,topic20,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,
Nov 14 2017 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Behavioral Pharmacology in Shelter Settings	Behavioral Pharmacology in Shelter Settings Dr. Sara L. BennettNovember 14, 2017 Learn about common behavioral concerns and diagnoses in sheltered pets and what medications might be most appropriate for their conditions.	v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1008,topic1011,topic1016,
Oct 31 2017 12:00AM	Video	video	How Numbers Can Tell Your Story - and Save Lives!	How Numbers Can Tell Your Story - and Save Lives! October 2017 Understanding the vital roles of data and transparency is fundamental to our efforts to save homeless pets. Here are three illustrative case studies of communities that have used data and transparency to increase lifesaving impact.	s	topic17,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,
Jul 30 2017 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 1	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 1 Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 A variety of common behavior problems experienced by dogs and cats in sheltered situations. Part 1 shows examples of working with sheltered cats.		topic17,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,	cats
Jul 30 2017 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 2	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 2 Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 A variety of common behavior problems experienced by dogs and cats in sheltered situations will be presented. Part 2 shows examples of working with dogs in the shelter.	v	topic17,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,	cats
Jul 29 2017 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals and their Use in Shelter Medicine	Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals and their Use in Shelter Medicine Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 Psychopharmaceuticals can be a helpful tool to manage and address behavior concerns in sheltered pets.	v	topic17,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,
Mar 30 2017 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Small Changes, Big Results for Cats	Small Changes, Big Results for Cats Mike Keiley and Bryn Conklin RogersMarch 2017 Learn how making a few small, easy-to-implement changes can spiral into more programs, lower intake and decrease euthanasia at an open admission adoption center.	e,s	topic1001,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
Mar 13 2017 12:00AM	Flash	flash	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers in Your House	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers in Your House Rebound HoundsMarch 2017 This short video, on introducing your foster dog to a stranger at your house, will demonstrate easy and ultimately rewarding steps to help your foster dog greet new people in a safe and relaxed manner.	e,f,p,s	topic17,topic20,topic46,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
Mar 13 2017 12:00AM	Flash	flash	Bringing Your Shy Foster Dog Home	Bringing Your Shy Foster Dog Home March 2017 To help start a foster family of a shy dog get off on the right foot, er paw, this short video will provide helpful tips for bringing your foster dog to your house for the very first time.	e,f,p,s	topic17,topic20,topic46,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
Jan 19 2017 12:00AM	Flash	flash	Fostering and Socializing Unsocial Kittens	Fostering and Socializing Unsocial Kittens January 2017 The good news is that many unsocialized kittens can learn to not only tolerate interaction with humans but even enjoy it.	e,f,s	topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,
Dec 7 2016 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Helping Shelter Pets find Health, Happiness and Homes with Fear Free	Helping Shelter Pets find Health, Happiness and Homes with Fear Free Dr. Marty BeckerNovember 2016 Learn why fear is the worst thing a social species can experience, and how it causes permanent damage to the brain.	e,s,v	topic17,topic18,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,
Jun 30 2016 12:00AM	Research	research	Foster Caregiver Involvement in Adoption: Community Pet Adoption Partnerships Survey	Foster Caregiver Involvement in Adoption: Community Pet Adoption Partnerships Survey Amber FreiwaldJune 30, 2016 : In this survey, we examined the extent to which various organizations allow or encourage the involvement of their foster caregivers in the adoption process. Eighty-one percent strongly agreed or agreed that programs empowering foster caregivers to find homes for their foster animals are effective in increasing capacity and/or organizational resources, yet only 65% reportedly allowed foster caregivers to be highly involved in the adoption process.	e,s,v	topic1000,topic1001,topic1004,topic1011,topic1029,
Jun 23 2016 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Dogs	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Dogs Dr. Sara L. BennettJune 2016 Everyone wants to make sheltered life better for dogs while they wait to get adopted. Learn what works and what doesn't in this webcast.	e,s,v	topic2,topic17,topic22,topic50,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1004,topic1010,	dogs
May 19 2016 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Cats on a Fast Track to Adoption	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Cats on a Fast Track to Adoption Dr. Brenda GriffinMay 2016 Stress can trigger physical, emotional and behavioral problems for cats in animal shelters. What can be done to help overcome stress and its negative outcomes?	e,s,v	topic2,topic4,topic17,topic22,topic50,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1010,	cats
Feb 4 2016 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Cat Adoption Efforts	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Cat Adoption Efforts Dr. Sheila D'ArpinoFebruary 2016 It's well known that cat health is quickly and negatively impacted by stress. But is it also making it harder for them to get adopted? Learn strategies to identify those effects not only in individual cats, but in the entire population of cats in a facility.	e,s,v	topic2,topic17,topic21,topic22,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	cats
Jan 14 2016 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Dog Adoption Efforts	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Dog Adoption Efforts Dr. Sheila D'ArpinoJanuary 2016 Are dogs in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress? And does that make adoption more difficult and less likely for those pets? Learn to recognize the harmful effects of stress on sheltered dogs, and strategies to alleviate that stress in this free webcast.	e,s,v	topic2,topic17,topic21,topic22,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,
Aug 1 2015 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Avoiding Dog Fights in the Shelter	Avoiding Dog Fights in the Shelter Ehren Melius October 2015 Dog-to-dog aggression can be challenging, but there are myriad ways to keep your canines happy and safe.	e,s,v	topic17,topic21,topic23,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,
Jul 31 2015 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment for Shelter Cats	Enrichment for Shelter Cats Rebecca Lohnes, MS October 2015 Hear about enrichment options to increase quality of life for the cats in your facility, including low cost enrichment options, and positive training techniques.	e,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	cats
Jul 31 2015 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment for Shelter Dogs	Enrichment for Shelter Dogs Rebecca Lohnes, MSOctober 2015 Positive reinforcement training and enrichment exercises are some of the best ways to reduce kennel stress and increase adoptability for shelter dogs.	e,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	dogs
May 31 2015 12:00AM	Research	research	Stray Kitten Fostering as an Intake Diversion Strategy: Community Pet Adoption Partnerships Survey	Stray Kitten Fostering as an Intake Diversion Strategy: Community Pet Adoption Partnerships Survey Amber FreiwaldMay 31, 2015 In this survey, we examined a stray kitten diversion strategy - specifically programs or actions which ask community members who bring in kittens to care for them until organizational resources are available or until the kittens are old enough to be placed for adoption. Organizations that report being particularly proactive, consistent, and enthusiastic in asking community members to care for stray kittens report greater numbers of community members following through and doing so.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1011,topic1020,topic1033,
Apr 28 2015 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Capacity for Care: When Less Adds Up to a Whole Lot More for Shelter Cats	Capacity for Care: When Less Adds Up to a Whole Lot More for Shelter Cats Ollie Davidson and Kathleen OlsonApril 2015 How can your shelter save more cats? Take in fewer of them at a time, give each cat more room and care for them better.	e,s,v	topic1,topic2,topic4,topic17,topic22,topic48,topic49,topic50,topic95,topic83,topic84,topic1001,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1004,topic1010,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1009,topic1047,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
Feb 20 2015 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Getting Big Dogs Out of the Shelter via Canine Good Citizen Training	Getting Big Dogs Out of the Shelter via Canine Good Citizen Training Marian Cannell and Amy LewisFebruary 2015 Through a partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, Austin Pets Alive! embarked on a six-month pilot program to test the effectiveness of Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Training on adoption rates. The results have been very good and show a clear adoption rate difference between dogs who undergo training and those who don’t.	e,s,v	topic2,topic3,topic17,topic20,topic25,topic90,topic92,topic93,topic94,topic97,topic99,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1001,topic1003,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,	dogs
Feb 20 2015 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues	Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues Faith Wright and Deaven WilsonFebruary 2015 Do you know how many small breed dogs are euthanized in your community shelter? In Austin, Texas in 2008, it was many more than would have been expected (roughly 500). Do you know that nearly ALL of them can be saved and although many are marked "aggressive", they rarely are?	e,f,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1008,topic1011,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1020,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,	dogs
Feb 20 2015 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Taking Troubled Tabbies from Naughty to Nice	Taking Troubled Tabbies from Naughty to Nice Sara Cookson and Kristin Hill February 2015 Every rescue encounters troubled cats with issues that go beyond tortitude. The Austin Pet's Alive! Cat Behavior Team will teach you how to prevent behavior problems before they start.	e,f,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1019,topic1020,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1045,
Oct 23 2014 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Behavior Modification for Cats in Shelters and Foster Homes	Behavior Modification for Cats in Shelters and Foster Homes Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBOctober 2014 Getting a leopard to change his spots sometimes seems easier than getting a domestic cat to change her behavior. Fortunately, the science of feline behavior modification has come a long way in recent years, leaving animal shelters, rescue groups, fosters and adopters with plenty of new tools to help cats become happier and well-adjusted companions.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic20,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,	cats
Oct 2 2014 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	The Best Medicine: Playing With Shelter Dogs	The Best Medicine: Playing With Shelter Dogs Brenda Griffin, DVM, MS, DACVIMOctober 2014 Dogs and games go together - never more than when they're shelter dogs! Play, particularly play with humans, can reduce stress and improve behavioral and physical wellness for dogs in animal shelters.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic49,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	dogs
May 1 2014 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Efficacy of Synthetic Feline Interdigital Semiochemical (FIS)	Vet to Vet: Efficacy of Synthetic Feline Interdigital Semiochemical (FIS) Katherine Polak, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPMMay 2014 Discussion of research on the efficacy of synthetic FIS, or feline interdigital semiochemicals, which may be useful as a preventative measure for inappropriate scratching behavior.	v	topic17,topic20,topic23,topic93,topic94,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1001,topic1003,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,
Dec 1 2013 12:00AM	Article	article	Physical and Behavioral Development of Kittens for the First Six Weeks of Life	Physical and Behavioral Development of Kittens for the First Six Weeks of Life Susan Krebsbach, DVMDecember 2013 Early behavioral development of kittens is governed by the extent to which other body systems and senses have developed. An understanding of both is vital if we are to comprehend the antics of the kittens in our charge.		topic17,topic18,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,
Nov 14 2013 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Assessments, Behavior Modification and Re-Homing Strategies for Shy and Fearful Cats	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Assessments, Behavior Modification and Re-Homing Strategies for Shy and Fearful Cats Sheila Segurson D'Arpino, DVM, DACVBNovember 2013 Can cats who are shy and fearful in the shelter still get adopted? Yes, says board certified veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Sheila D'Arpino. Feline behavior while in a shelter is not always a good representation of that same cat's behavior in less stressful surroundings. Proper housing, handling, and, if needed, behavior modification can turn that hissing and hiding cat into a beloved family pet.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic19,topic20,topic23,topic93,topic94,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1001,topic1003,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Nov 1 2013 12:00AM	Research	research	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Pre-Webcast Survey Results	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Pre-Webcast Survey Results November 2013 On November 14, 2013, Maddie's Fund^® presented the webcast Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Assessment, Behavior Modification and Re-Homing Strategies for Shy and Fearful Cats, with Dr. Sheila D'Arpino, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist. Those who registered for the live webcast filled out a short questionnaire regarding their own experiences with shy and fearful cats.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic19,topic20,topic23,topic93,topic94,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1001,topic1003,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
Apr 1 2013 12:00AM	Article	article	From Helpless Newborn to Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development and the Orphaned Kitten	From Helpless Newborn to Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development and the Orphaned Kitten Susan Krebsbach, DVMApril 2013 Kittens may start out tiny and helpless, but they rapidly develop into some of nature's most agile and active creatures. Making sure they grow up with their social and behavioral needs met is as important as making sure their physical needs are fulfilled, says Susan Krebsbach, DVM.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic18,topic25,topic30,topic37,topic47,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,
Dec 6 2012 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Shelter Dog Mod Squad: Identifying and Modifying Canine Behavior Problems in Shelters	Shelter Dog Mod Squad: Identifying and Modifying Canine Behavior Problems in Shelters Shelia (Segurson) D'Arpino, DVM, DACVBDecember 2012 How can you get jumpy, mouthy or fearful shelter dogs adopted? By joining the "Shelter Dog Mod Squad" and learning how to identify and modify those behavior problems!	e,p,s,v	topic17,topic20,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,
Oct 25 2012 12:00AM	Webcast	webcast	Fixing the Feline Housing Crisis: How Shelter Housing Can Make Cats Sick - And What You Can Do About It	Fixing the Feline Housing Crisis: How Shelter Housing Can Make Cats Sick - And What You Can Do About It Sandra Newbury, DVMOctober 2012 Cats are extremely sensitive to noise, crowding, and stress - three things that are in abundant supply in many animal shelters. These adverse conditions often lead to illness in sheltered cats, particularly the most common of all feline shelter diseases, upper respiratory infection (URI).	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic48,topic49,topic57,topic58,topic74,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,topic1004,topic1008,
Sep 1 2012 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Canine Body Language in the Shelter	Canine Body Language in the Shelter Dr. Sara Bennett, DVM, DACVBSeptember 2012 Have you ever wondered how dogs communicate? Are we even close to understanding them? Dr. Sara Bennett, graduate of the Purdue Shelter Veterinary Behavior Residency Program, goes through an overview of canine body language and interpretation. She discusses welfare implications of different behavior states, as well as how this can affect and be affected by length of stay in a shelter and the animal shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic18,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,
Jul 1 2012 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment and Training for Dogs and Cats	Enrichment and Training for Dogs and Cats Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Ms. Bollen talks about the benefits of enrichment and training for both dogs and cats, as well as the value of these programs in enhancing opportunities for adoption.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic48,topic49,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,
Jul 1 2012 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Stress Reduction for Shelter Cats	Stress Reduction for Shelter Cats Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Various strategies for reducing the stress experienced by cats in a shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic48,topic49,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	cats
Jul 1 2012 12:00AM	Presentation	presentation	Stress Reduction for Shelter Dogs	Stress Reduction for Shelter Dogs Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Various strategies for reducing the stress experienced by dogs in a shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic48,topic49,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	dogs

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