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Impacts Of Species, Gender Disparities, And Covid-19 Lockdowns On Population Control: Insights From 337,590 Dogs And Cats In Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (Bma), Thailand (2009-2023), Shanaporn Leelakajornkit, Natchanon Dumniem, Permsak Wataganara, Siwa Maison, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan Aug 2024

Impacts Of Species, Gender Disparities, And Covid-19 Lockdowns On Population Control: Insights From 337,590 Dogs And Cats In Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (Bma), Thailand (2009-2023), Shanaporn Leelakajornkit, Natchanon Dumniem, Permsak Wataganara, Siwa Maison, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Surgical sterilization stands as a key solution to address the overpopulation of dogs and cats, with numerous influencing factors impacting the success of population control efforts, including species, gender, and financial conditions. The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), or COVID-19, in 2020 has significantly altered human life and impacted pet animals. Lockdown restrictions were implemented in various countries, including Thailand, affecting the cumulative data of neutered animals, which was subsequently analyzed in this study. There were 337,590 dogs and cats from 2009 to 2023, and the data were systematically categorized by years, species, and gender. …


Animal Shelter Management Of Feline Leukemia Virus And Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infections In Cats, Julie Levy, Cynda Crawford, Keegan Spera, E. Susan Amirian, Paola Dezubiria Jan 2023

Animal Shelter Management Of Feline Leukemia Virus And Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infections In Cats, Julie Levy, Cynda Crawford, Keegan Spera, E. Susan Amirian, Paola Dezubiria

Diseases and Health

Approximately 5% of cats in animal shelters in the United States test positive for either feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), which translates to more than 100,000 positive cats managed by shelters each year. Little is known about the current status of retroviral management in animal shelters, particularly in regions burdened by chronic pet overpopulation and high shelter admissions, such as the southern United States. The purpose of this study was to describe feline retroviral management in Florida shelters. Shelters were surveyed on practices including selection of cats for testing, diagnostic techniques, and outcome options for cats …