BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine, Principles of Health and Welfare in a Multi animal Environment

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine: Principles of Health and Welfare in a Multi-animal Environment

Author/Editor: Rachel Dean, Maggie Roberts, and Jenny Stavisky

Publication Year: 2018

Overview

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine is a comprehensive, authoritative guide dedicated to optimizing the health, welfare, and management of animals in high-density facilities. Edited by leading experts Rachel Dean, Maggie Roberts, and Jenny Stavisky, this manual bridges population health management with individual patient care. It serves as an indispensable resource for veterinary surgeons, shelter managers, and welfare professionals striving to maintain high standards of animal care and disease control.

Key Topics Covered
Population Health & Biosecurity: Strategies for disease surveillance, outbreak management, quarantine protocols, and environmental disinfection in multi-animal facilities.
Behavioral Health & Enrichment: Practical approaches to assessing psychological well-being, reducing stress, and implementing behavioral enrichment programs in shelter environments.
Preventive Medicine & Infectious Diseases: Comprehensive protocols for vaccination, parasite control, and managing common contagious outbreaks in dogs and cats.
Ethical, Legal & Operational Management: Guidance on triage, resource allocation, population flow control, and decision-making regarding end-of-life care.