The asv would like to recognize and thank the authors of the first edition of the asv guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters for their time and dedication to creating and sharing this transformative document: Performance should be monitored on a continual basis. Animal husbandry manuals, pet industry joint advisory council, suite 400, 1220 19thstreet nw, washington, dc 20036. Explore the role of standards and how they impact patient outcomes. Sick or injured animals must receive veterinary care promptly. Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals, us department of health and human services, public health service, national i. Developed by independent experts in the profession, the guidelines offer information and easy-to-use algorithms and calculators to assist in clinical diagnosis and treatment of common and less common conditions in dogs and cats. Standards for aaha hospitals, american animal hospital association, po box 150899, denver, colorado 80215. · understanding the importance of standards of care in veterinary care. Preventive medicine areas for isolation of sick animals and quarantine of. · on , the american animal hospital association released four groundbreaking new standards of accreditation, marking a historic milestone in our ongoing mission to elevate the quality of veterinary care. See full list on avma. org Temperature and humidity—appropriate environmental conditions vary with the species of animal being housed. Procedures must be established for providing animal care during emergencies. Bedding used in cages or pens should be changed as required to keep animals dry and clean. A disaster plan should be prepared and rehearsed. Appropriate training for personnel should be provided. Generally, for dogs and cats, the ambient temperature should be kept above 50 degrees fahrenheit ( 10 degrees celsius), and below 80 degrees fahrenheit (26. 6 degrees celsius), and the relative humidity should range from 30 to 70%. Animals must be observed and cared for by qualified personnel every day. Animal waste should be removed at least once daily, via collection, hosing, or. Sandra newbury, mary blinn, philip bushby, cynthia barker cox, julie dinnage, brenda grifin, kate hurley, natalie isaza, wes. Training must address animal, personal, and public safety, and appropriate handling and animal restraint techniques. Cleaning—all equipment and areas must be cleaned with appropriate detergents and disinfectants as often as needed to keep them sanitary and free of debris and harmful contaminants. An individual record should be prepared for each animal. 6. 3 medical assessment helter to offer medical services that can prevent the need for intake. The following are general guidelines for the proper care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities, such as humane societies, municipal animal control agencies, pet stores, boarding kennels, dog training establishments, grooming facilities, dealers, and veterinary hospitals and clinics. Records should include a description of the animal, the date obtained, the source, the length of time held, and any treatment provided together with its final disposition. A program of preventive and emergency medicine must be established by and supervised by a veterinarian. A single set of guidelines cannot complete. Highlights of the guidelines - these documents were developed to help with the challenge of convincing non-sheltering or non- medical professionals, such as grantors, politicians, regulators, and board members to interact with the guidelines. Staff should be screened and selected for suitability to tasks assigned and should be trained in performance of their duties. Medications and treatments must only be administered under the advice of or in accordance with written protocols provided by a veterinarian, and all drugs must be dispensed in accorda. When shelter intake is necessary, each animal must receive at least a cursory health assessment by trained personnel to check for signs Individual animals should be identified in a consistent and recordable manner (e. g. , tags, cage cards, microchips, tattoo. Housing or caging—caging or housing systems should provide adequate space and accommodate appropriate population densities, allow animals sufficient freedom of movement, permit normal postural adjustments, and include a resting place appropriate for the species being housed.

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