Feral Resource - "Working with Feral Cats in Practice," an instructional video

"Working with Feral Cats in Practice," an instructional video by
Whitney Lemarr (Class of 2004) and Dr. Brenda Griffin, College of
Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University Copywrite 2003, Biomedical
communications, AU.
The purpose of this video is to provide veterinary practitioners with
the information and techniques required to assist clients with
management of feral cats using the method known as trap-neuter-return
(TNR).

This video includes:
1. An overview of feline overpopulation and methods of control,
including TNR
2. Detailed descriptions of feral cat trapping and holding
procedures, and precise step-by-step instructions on how to
anesthetize and treat feral cats in veterinary practice
3. An overview of how to establish and run a large scale TNR
operation

The video describes, in detail, issues and techniques involved in
working with feral cats. References for additional sources of
information and equipment are included. "Promoting Pet Health and the
Human-Animal Bond Through Spay/Neuter Counseling" an educational
video by Kim Smith (Class of 2004) and Dr. Brenda Griffin, College of
Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University Copy write 2003, Biomedical
communications, AU.

This video and accompanying printed materials are designed to help
veterinary and animal care professionals as they prepare to counsel
clients about this essential topic. The video consists of general
background and medical information on sterilization followed by
realistic scenarios that are frequently encountered in practice. The
video illustrates diplomatic and medically sound counseling
techniques that inform and reassure the client as they elect to spay
or neuter their pet.
Scenario I: Risky Business - Miss Hammond is concerned the surgery
will be too traumatic for her beloved pet and really doesn't see the
need to spay.
Scenario II: Cut Off His What?! - Mr. Heath fears neutering will
change his pet in some way.
Scenario III: How Much is the Doggie in the Window? - Mrs. Smith is
ready to make some money by breeding her purebred dog.
Scenario IV: Just One Litter - Miss Lowe feels it is best for her cat
to have a litter of kittens first. She would also like to teach her
children about the Miracle of Birth.
Scenario V: Pound Puppies - Mr. Allen adopted his dog from the
shelter and doesn't see the need for the spay contract.
Scene VI: The Cat Lady - Miss Green is feeding some feral cats and
needs some advice from her veterinarian.

To obtain a video, please send a check for for each video
(specify which/how many), payable to Auburn University Foundation, to
Dr. Brenda Griffin, Scott-Ritchey Research Center, College of
Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849.

Posted on SHARE Yahoo group Aug 9, 2004