We hope to see you on the next Maddie's Community Conversation on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11am PT / 2pm ET for "New Insights in Parvo Care" a conversation with Drs. @Chumkee Aziz, @Lucy Fuller, and @Biana Tamimi.
This panel discussion will examine the use of Elanco's Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) therapy in animal shelter settings, featuring insights from veterinarians who have implemented CPMA on the ground in cats and dogs. Panelists will discuss the practical considerations, including resource allocation, staff training, and the impact of CPMA on high-risk populations. They will share real-world experiences with treatment protocols, decision-making around patient selection, and how CPMA fits into broader parvovirus management strategies. The session will emphasize key outcomes, lessons learned, and practical recommendations to support shelters considering this therapy.
This session is especially relevant for adoptions and foster staff & volunteers, veterinary professionals (vets, techs, support staff), and behavior staff & volunteers - but all are welcome!
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- CPMA has the potential to shorten the treatment duration, which is especially valuable for the behavioral wellbeing of young animals.
- Early recognition of parvovirus is essential for initiating CPMA therapy promptly, which may lead to improved outcomes.
- Effective use of CPMA in shelters depends on clear protocols for patient selection, staff training, and workflow integration.
- Using CPMA has shown a reduced shedding period in dogs infected with parvovirus, which ultimately ha shortened their length of stay.
- Case selection is important - this is not a miracle drug.
Don't forget! $10,000 in grants each month! Maddie's Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants each month! You can enter for a chance to win each time you attend a call or watch it on demand during the month by completing the monthly giveaway drawing entry form.
Register for Community Conversations hosted via Zoom.
🧠 Got Topic or Speaker Suggestions?
We want to hear your ideas! If there's a topic you're curious about or a speaker you'd love to hear from, please share your suggestions with us on our Community Conversations Suggestions thread.
Looking forward to being in community with you!
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Sheila Kouhkan
Senior Education Specialist
Maddie's Fund
CA
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