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When pets suspected of being infectious are brought to your clinic, it’s important not only to have an isolation area for them to protect other patients but also to make that isolation area and interactions taking place in it comfortable for the patient. The following isolation protocol will keep patients

As professionals working in the animal health industry, you are on the front lines dealing with zoonotic diseases on an every day basis. We take a look at the top 5 most commonly found zoonotic diseases in veterinary practices and in collaboration with Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, have created a cheat

With Speaker Dr. Sara PizanoIn this webinar we will be exploring best practices in animal shelters and how implementing portals and the right disinfectant can decrease Upper Respiratory Infections and ultimately increase your live release What are the “best practices” for providing shelter animals with the most compassionate environment? This

This comprehensive guide provides you with advice related to infectious disease control and biosecurity for veterinary practices. This guide includes: The importance of infection control and biosecurityA brief history of disinfectants7 Steps to good infection control9 Common disinfection mistakes5 Disinfection mythsGlossary of disinfection and biosecurity terms Download the guide:

Since August, Los Angeles County has seen cases of leptospirosis and canine influenza rise dramatically amongst the dog population. Leptospirosis is bacterial disease that affects both dogs and humans. While it is typically rare, over 100 canine cases have already been reported in this region in 2021. This is a

What is it? Most commonly referred to as “the flu”, influenza is a viral zoonotic infection that attacks your respiratory system — the nose, throat and lungs. Mode of transmission Respiratory droplets Download Your Fact Sheet Tips for at-home care Vaccinate!Routinely disinfect your dog’s favorite toys, areas of the home,

You do not need to be an award-winning chemist or microbiologist to be good at infection control in a veterinary setting. Yes, the chemical and its proper use is critical, but think about infection control with the big picture in mind. It’s a team effort based on several unique considerations

What is it? Leptospirosis (or Lepto) is a zoonotic disease which can be spread from animals to humans, that primarily affects the liver, kidneys and urinary system. It is caused by a bacteria that can be found in soil, and water, and is shed by wildlife, rats, mice, and in

JUNE 17, 2021 – Shelters United and Virox Technologies®, makers of Rescue™ Disinfectants, are pleased to announce a partnership to expand access to responsible and efficacious, cleaning and disinfection solutions. Together, the organizations will collaborate to provide access to Rescue Disinfectants to thousands of animal welfare organizations across the United

1. Create Your Own Infection Prevention Protocol This cleaning and disinfection protocol tool will provide you with step-by-step instructions to create customizable protocols for your facility. 2. Get Your Veterinary Infection Preventionist Certificate Become an infection preventionist in your facility with these learning modules on infection prevention. 3. One Pager PDF:

Top 5 Common Mistakes that Make a Facility Susceptible to Disease Outbreaks Avoid these common mistakes to keep your clients safe. Download PDF Screening Checklist for Pet Boarding and Day Care Screening pets for illness before, or as they enter the facility is critical for keeping infections out. Use this