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  • 1.  Protecting Pups: A Shelter Vet's Guide to Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs: February 2025 in Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection

    Posted 14 days ago

     
    Webcast Description:  

    This presentation equips foster caregivers and adopters with essential knowledge about common infectious diseases in dogs, with a focus on practical tips for prevention and management. Covering topics like parasites, distemper, parvo, leptospirosis, canine infectious respiratory disease complex, rabies, heartworm, and tick-borne diseases, attendees will learn what each disease is, how it spreads, and whether it poses a risk to humans. We'll discuss key signs to watch for, the severity and prognosis of each disease, and steps to prevent infection in pets and their human families. 

    About Dr. Wooten:

    Dr. Rachael Wooten, a passionate shelter medicine veterinarian with seven years of experience, proudly represents her Black and Puerto Rican heritage. She earned her DVM from Tuskegee University (2017) and  after graduation she completed a shelter medicine specialty internship at the University of Illinois CVM. Currently serves as the Medical Director at One Tail at a Time Animal Rescue in Chicago, and has recently completed a Shelter Medicine Fellowship through UW-Madison and UC-Davis.  

    Dr. Wooten actively advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the veterinary community. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is underscored by her completion of the CARE REDI certificate and serving on multiple DEI boards, further enriching her ability to make a meaningful impact in the field of animal welfare. 


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    Kelly Duer
    Senior Shelter Solutions Specialist
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 2.  RE: Protecting Pups: A Shelter Vet's Guide to Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs: February 2025 in Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection

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    Posted 5 days ago
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    Thanks Dr. Wooten!   Sharing questions we didn't have time to get to.

    What are signs of leptospirosis in people?




  • 3.  RE: Protecting Pups: A Shelter Vet's Guide to Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs: February 2025 in Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection

    Posted 5 days ago

    Lepto has similar signs in people and animals. Fever, lethargy, jaundice, etc.

    Here is a link to CDC describing Lepto in humans: https://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/about/index.html#:~:text=Leptospirosis%20is%20a%20disease%20caused%20by%20the%20bacterium%20Leptospira%20that,may%20occur%20in%20two%20phases:



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    Rachael Wooten
    Medical Director
    One Tail at a Time Ellis Clinic
    IL
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  • 4.  RE: Protecting Pups: A Shelter Vet's Guide to Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs: February 2025 in Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection

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    Posted 5 days ago
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    I had an older dog (14 years) that got sick after he got all of his vaccines in one appointment. Is this just a side effect for seniors and rare in healthy, younger animals?




  • 5.  RE: Protecting Pups: A Shelter Vet's Guide to Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs: February 2025 in Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection

    Posted 5 days ago

    This is a rare side effect for many animals and most likely is patient dependent - without knowing the whole case it is hard to comment on specifics. However, in my career I have vaccinated animals of multiple ages receiving multiple core vaccines at one time (typically DHLPP, Rabies, & Bordetella) and did not see reactions due to age. Hope this helps!



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    Rachael Wooten
    Medical Director
    One Tail at a Time Ellis Clinic
    IL
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  • 6.  RE: Protecting Pups: A Shelter Vet's Guide to Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs: February 2025 in Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection

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    Can you remind me what disinfectants you mentioned are good for parvo and distemper? 




  • 7.  RE: Protecting Pups: A Shelter Vet's Guide to Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs: February 2025 in Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection

    Posted 5 days ago

    My favorite/first choice  is Rescue (accelerated hydrogen peroxide), in my presentation I also mention bleach - just have to have correct dilution for both, and remember for bleach it becomes inactivated when it touches organic material (urine, feces, etc). 

    Good reference from UW Madison: https://sheltermedicine.wisc.edu/library/guidebooks/canine-parvovirus/disinfection-how-do-you-get-rid-of-it



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    Rachael Wooten
    Medical Director
    One Tail at a Time Ellis Clinic
    IL
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