In a free webcast co-presented by Maddie's Fund ® and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV), Behavioral
Pharmacology in Shelter Settings, boarded Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Sara L. Bennett will help attendees understand common behavioral concerns and diagnoses in sheltered pets and what medications might be most appropriate for these conditions, as well as different classes, mechanisms of action, indications and side effects of those medications.
This year's conference will feature 41 workshops on topics that include: Behavioral
pharmacology, Orthopedic surgery
in a
shelter setting, Animal cruelty law (including a mock trial on cruelty investigation), Animal fighting, Equine welfare, Basic care of wildlife, Basic care of reptiles, Infectious disease outbreak, Social media and marketing, Humane education programs and camps, Burnout
in the animal
shelter, and Customer service for social change,