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Sun, sand, sea turtles, and surgical protocols. The ins and outs of a large volume spay/neuter campaign in Mexico

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Posted on May 11, 2022 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
April 28, 2022

By: Natalia Hanson, Co-founder, Humane Outreach for Latin Animals Picture this: sun, sand, sea, warmth, all while helping animals and the communities where they live. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? And it is! There’s no doubt about it, and it is one of the many perks of volunteering abroad. This blog, however, isn’t meant to be . . . read more

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) and You – How Shelters Should Manage Birds During HPAI Outbreaks

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
April 28, 2022

Bird Flu and You – How Shelters Should Manage Birds During HPAI Outbreaks

High-Quality, High-Volume Spay Neuter; if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!

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Posted on March 12, 2022 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
March 12, 2022

By Dr. Tracy Satchell For many pets across the world, access to veterinary care is a luxury. A 2018 study by the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition found that over 25% of US pet owners are unable to afford basic veterinary care, such as vaccinations, parasite control, and spay/neuter [1]. In this same study, the . . . read more

The Rural Animal Shelter in Ontario: an Overview of Joys, Challenges and Future.

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Posted on February 12, 2022 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
February 12, 2022

By Dr. Shalini Ramsubeik Ah, rural Ontario! The natural beauty, serenity and people are just a few reasons most of us will drive hours to go there for an escape. Two years ago, I began working at a veterinary clinic in Cavan, a rural region in Eastern Ontario. Within the first week, I began to . . . read more

Welcome To Being A Mini-Public Health Agency

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
January 23, 2022

By Dr. Linda Jacobson DVM I recently learned a new term: epistemic trespassing. “Epistemic trespassers are experts who pass judgment on questions in fields where they lack expertise.” (I don’t know the term for non-experts who pass judgment on questions in fields where they lack expertise!) We are all super-familiar with this behaviour during COVID-19. . . . read more

Veterinary Staffing Shortages – What does this mean for your shelter and pets in your community?

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
November 8, 2021

Shelters and rescues are also feeling the pressure from veterinary workforce staffing issues. Many shelters rely heavily on veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants for operational needs, and at the Ottawa Humane Society these positions have recently been more challenging to fill.

Veterinary Volunteering Abroad

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
November 1, 2021

By: Hanna Booth, OSMA Board of Directors Now that the world is opening up to travel again, I’m sure many of us are craving to see somewhere new.  Have you considered a vacation that incorporated some veterinary volunteering? There are many awesome animal rescue/ spay-neuter organizations around the world that are eager and grateful to . . . read more

Canadian Import Regulations and Animal Shelters

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
June 30, 2021

By Dr. Steph Black Many of us welcome the new dog importation laws with a sigh of relief knowing that it is a small step towards avoiding future atrocities like that seen in June 2020.  In June of 2020 hundreds of puppies arrived from the Ukraine, some dead and many others very ill.1  This prompted . . . read more

Animal Control Intake of Free-Roaming Cats

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Ontario Shelter Medicine Association
May 20, 2021

Written by: Wesley Cheung, BVSc. Toronto Humane Society NACA has recently released a position statement on animal control intake of free-roaming cats. Summary: It is the position [policy] of the National Animal Care & Control Association that, at every opportunity, officers should [will] work to educate the public regarding humane and responsible co-existence and care . . . read more

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