Veterinary conference examines animal shelter issues

Sick, itchy or poorly behaved animals are less likely to find or keep a home. To improve the chances for cats and dogs in the shelter environment, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, is sponsoring a Conference on Health Care and Animal Behavior in the Shelter Environment April 7-8 in Madison.

Animal behavior and health care are keynote topics at the conference. Participants will address issues to be including temperament testing, common infectious diseases of the cat and dog, vaccines and vaccination programs, common skin and parasite problems, and tips to improve the chances for adoption.

Speakers will include veterinarians and other animal care specialists from Wisconsin and California. The conference is geared toward animal shelter professionals and others who work in commercial pet facilities, including kennels and training programs.

Information and registration: (608) 263-9888, sheltermedconf@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu.