Veterinary Student Develops Vital Nutrition Guidelines for Animal Shelters
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 11:39
Veterinary Nutrition Guidelines for Shelters
E’lisia Davis, a dedicated veterinary student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has crafted innovative nutrition guidelines for pets at three local shelters: Pulaski County Animal Shelter, Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center, and Humane Society of Montgomery County. Over the course of six weeks, her efforts have improved the health of individual shelter animals and provided vital resources for staff to utilize in fostering better health outcomes.
Importance of Shelter Medicine
- Veterinary shelter medicine is integral to the well-being of homeless animals.
- Collaboration with organizations like DVM360 fosters knowledge exchange.
- Davis’s project emphasizes how shelter nutrition guidelines can enhance animal care.
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