Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vaccines in Shelters and Group Settings.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Squires, Richard A
- Affiliation:
- James Cook University · Australia
Plain-English summary
Dogs and cats that arrive at animal shelters often face a high risk of catching contagious diseases because they may be stressed, tired, unwell, and not well-fed. Many of these animals are young and their vaccination history is often unknown, which increases the chance of illness spreading. Vaccines play a vital role in keeping these animals healthy and reducing the number of infections and deaths in shelters. The article discusses established guidelines for using vaccines in these settings to help protect the animals. Overall, following these vaccination guidelines is essential for improving the health and safety of shelter animals.
Abstract
Dogs and cats entering animal shelters are at high risk of acquiring 1 or more contagious infectious diseases. Such animals may be severely stressed, exhausted, and unwell, as well as malnourished and parasitized. The typically high throughput of shelter animals, many of them young and of unknown vaccination status, plays a role. Vaccines are a crucially important part of the management approach to limiting morbidity, mortality, and spread of infection. Guidelines for the use of vaccines in shelters have been published and are reviewed and discussed in this article.
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