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Veterinary Aspects of TNR

Veterinary Aspects of TNR. Laurie Siperstein-Cook, DVM Sacramento SPCA. One-shot opportunity. Might be only vet contact for life Get everything done possible at one time Difficult to re-trap Risk from repeated anesthesia. Important Procedures. Spay/neuter Pregnant spay

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Veterinary Aspects of TNR

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  1. Veterinary Aspects of TNR Laurie Siperstein-Cook, DVM Sacramento SPCA

  2. One-shot opportunity • Might be only vet contact for life • Get everything done possible at one time • Difficult to re-trap • Risk from repeated anesthesia

  3. Important Procedures • Spay/neuter • Pregnant spay • Cryptorchid neuter • Pediatric spay/neuter • Other Procedures • Ear-tip • Vaccination (rabies, fvrcp?) • Other repairs?

  4. Optional Procedures • Flea and ear mite treatment • Clipping wounds • Shaving mats • SQ fluids • Antibiotic injection • Deworming

  5. Virus Testing • Felv/FIV “Combo test” • Feline Leukemia Virus, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus • Plan ahead for results • We don’t recommend on routine basis

  6. Virus Testing • When to test: • To help make a euthanasia decision • Kittens for adoption • When high risk of exposure to virus

  7. Virus Testing • Example: • 1000 Cats • Test all at $15 per test • $15,000 • 30 cats test positive • Could have S/N 1000 more cats! • S/N reduces transmission of Felv and FIV

  8. Health Problems Seen • Emaciation/dehydration • Abscesses • Ear mites • Teeth problems/stomatitis • Eye problems • Missing parts (tail, eye, leg)

  9. Euthanasias and deaths

  10. Spay/neuter resources • Veterinary clinics • Sacramento SPCA • Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode • Animal Spay/Neuter clinic • Private veterinarians • See SAAC website for ‘complete’ list

  11. Spay/neuter resources • Voucher/Assistance Programs • Coalition for Community Cats • Sacramento Area Animal Coalition • Folsom Feline Rescue • Fieldhaven Feline Rescue • Placer SPCA • Others?

  12. After TNR • Which clinics? • Regular veterinary clinic • Develop relationship ahead of time • Ask if they will see ‘feral’ cats • Ask if they can work with you to keep costs low • Consider euthanasia for chronic or ‘intensive care’ conditions • SSPCA for low cost euthanasia

  13. Encourage YOUR vet to help our TNR community!

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