ANS 142 Post-midterm guest lectures

telehealth

telecommunication & tech to deliver & enhance vet care

factors for welfare of shelter cats

food, water, hiding place, health, space

housing solution

2 components with opening in between that can be closed

scratching post on bar doors

hiding spot and elevated laying space

behavior modification used

desensitization & counter conditioning

cooperative care

cooperative care

use pos reinforcement to train an animal to be an active participant in own care

factors that influence access

financial #1

location

transportation

client mental/physical condition

client identity/culture/language

vet-client relationship

importance of accessible veterinary care in maintaining companion animal health and welfare, and human health

prevent/treat disease

freedom from pain & disease

pets have effects on human health

zoonotic disease

vet care & animal shelter teams

spectrum of care

evidence-based care options of varying cost and complexity

incremental care

step-wise approach to care based on case context, clinical judgement, and follow-up communication

“if then” plans

role of community-based veterinary medicine clinics

Programs providing care in underserved communities