Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters: A Comprehensive Guide

Since the publication of the first edition in 2009, research and practice in shelter medicine have advanced significantly. The updated second edition of Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to preventing, managing, and treating infectious diseases affecting cats, dogs, and exotic small companion mammals in animal shelters.

Bridging the Gap between Medicine and Management

The authors, noted experts in the field, bridge the gap between medicine (both individual and group) and management. The book is filled with practical strategies that draw on the latest research and evidence-based medicine, as well as the authors’ personal experience in the field.

A Holistic Approach to Shelter Medicine

This important text offers a unique blend of individual animal care and herd health perspective, supporting shelters’ goals of preserving welfare, saving lives, and protecting human health. It presents guidelines for general management and disease prevention and control in cats and dogs, and includes core principles of humane population management.

New Chapter on Exotic Companion Mammals

The revised second edition features a new chapter on exotic companion mammals, providing valuable insights and practical advice for shelter professionals working with these animals.

Key Features and Benefits

• The only book dedicated to the topic of infectious disease management in shelters
• Presents practical strategies for preventing, managing, and treating infectious diseases
• Written for shelter veterinarians, managers, and workers
• Blends individual animal care with a unique herd health perspective
• Supports shelters’ goals of preserving welfare, saving lives, and protecting human health

Publication details: Publisher – Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd edition (April 28, 2021); Language – English.