Margaret R. Slater
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View article: Outpatient gastrointestinal foreign body surgeries performed in a nonspecialized setting have good outcomes for dogs and cats
Outpatient gastrointestinal foreign body surgeries performed in a nonspecialized setting have good outcomes for dogs and cats Open
Objective To determine the survival rate and prognostic indicators for outpatient gastrointestinal foreign body (GIFB) surgeries performed on dogs and cats in a nonspecialized setting focused on the spectrum of care. Methods Electronic med…
View article: The Twenty Highest Priority Questions to Answer to Improve Access to Veterinary Care
The Twenty Highest Priority Questions to Answer to Improve Access to Veterinary Care Open
The veterinary and animal welfare fields are tasked to respond to the urgent need for improved access to veterinary care (AVC) for underserved populations across the nation. We conducted an initial survey and an iterative selection of prio…
View article: Life with pets study: lower income veterinary clients' perception of pets' quality of life
Life with pets study: lower income veterinary clients' perception of pets' quality of life Open
Perception of quality of life for cats and dogs of low-income Spanish and English-speaking veterinary clients attending problem focused or routine veterinary visits is an important area of focus for community based veterinary service provi…
View article: Veterinarians’ Self-Reported Behaviors and Attitudes toward Spectrum of Care Practices
Veterinarians’ Self-Reported Behaviors and Attitudes toward Spectrum of Care Practices Open
Access to veterinary care for animal owners is an important part of keeping animals healthy and keeping pets and people together whenever that is appropriate. Insufficient financial and other resources to allocate to veterinary care are ma…
View article: Retrospective review reveals few complications of ovarian pedicle tie in 15,927 cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy at a large HQHVSN clinic and training facility in the United States: 2017–2018
Retrospective review reveals few complications of ovarian pedicle tie in 15,927 cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy at a large HQHVSN clinic and training facility in the United States: 2017–2018 Open
OBJECTIVE To determine the rate of complications associated with the ovarian pedicle tie procedure in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy and examine whether cat characteristics or surgeon experience level were associated with complications…
View article: Findings and prognostic indicators of outcomes for queens with pyometra treated surgically in a nonspecialized hospital setting
Findings and prognostic indicators of outcomes for queens with pyometra treated surgically in a nonspecialized hospital setting Open
OBJECTIVE To describe findings, determine the rate of survival to hospital discharge, and identify prognostic indicators of poor outcomes for female cats (queens) with pyometra treated with ovariohysterectomy (OHE) in a nonspecialized sett…
View article: Findings and prognostic indicators of outcomes for bitches with pyometra treated surgically in a nonspecialized setting
Findings and prognostic indicators of outcomes for bitches with pyometra treated surgically in a nonspecialized setting Open
OBJECTIVE To determine the rate of survival to hospital discharge and identify indicators associated with poor outcomes among female dogs (bitches) with pyometra treated with ovariohysterectomy (OHE) in a nonspecialized setting. ANIMALS 40…
View article: Owner-reported long-term outcomes, quality of life, and longevity after hospital discharge following surgical treatment of pyometra in bitches and queens
Owner-reported long-term outcomes, quality of life, and longevity after hospital discharge following surgical treatment of pyometra in bitches and queens Open
OBJECTIVE Investigate long-term complications, survival times, general health and quality of life (QoL) outcomes, and longevity in female dogs and cats (bitches and queens, respectively) following hospital discharge after ovariohysterectom…
View article: Community Veterinary Medicine Programs: Pet Owners' Perceptions and Experiences
Community Veterinary Medicine Programs: Pet Owners' Perceptions and Experiences Open
Many American pet owners struggle financially, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this problem. Yet, the positive effects that companion animals have in people's lives create the need for supportive systems to ensure that finan…
View article: Pre-mortem risk factors for mortality in kittens less than 8 weeks old at a dedicated kitten nursery
Pre-mortem risk factors for mortality in kittens less than 8 weeks old at a dedicated kitten nursery Open
Objectives Kittens have unique requirements for care in a shelter setting given their higher susceptibility to infectious disease and socialization needs. Significant time and resources are necessary to care for this vulnerable population …
View article: Impact of the Timing of Spay-Neuter Related to Transport on Disease Rates in Relocated Dogs
Impact of the Timing of Spay-Neuter Related to Transport on Disease Rates in Relocated Dogs Open
Companion animal relocation programs are an important method to address geographic and resource disparities in pet overpopulation through transport from areas with high homeless pet populations to areas with high adopter demand. Despite mi…
View article: Welfare of cats 5–29 months after perineal urethrostomy: 74 cases (2015–2017)
Welfare of cats 5–29 months after perineal urethrostomy: 74 cases (2015–2017) Open
Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term quality of life in cats following perineal urethrostomy. Methods This study comprised a retrospective case series of 74 cats with urinary obstructions that received perin…
View article: A Long-Term Lens: Cumulative Impacts of Free-Roaming Cat Management Strategy and Intensity on Preventable Cat Mortalities
A Long-Term Lens: Cumulative Impacts of Free-Roaming Cat Management Strategy and Intensity on Preventable Cat Mortalities Open
This study used a previously developed stochastic simulation model (1) to estimate the impact of different management actions on free-roaming kitten and cat mortality over a 10-year period. These longer-term cumulative impacts have not bee…
View article: The Impact of Excluding Food Guarding from a Standardized Behavioral Canine Assessment in Animal Shelters
The Impact of Excluding Food Guarding from a Standardized Behavioral Canine Assessment in Animal Shelters Open
Many shelters euthanize or restrict adoptions for dogs that exhibit food guarding while in the animal shelter. However, previous research showed that only half the dogs exhibiting food guarding during an assessment food guard in the home. …
View article: Estimating the Availability of Potential Homes for Unwanted Horses in the United States
Estimating the Availability of Potential Homes for Unwanted Horses in the United States Open
There are approximately 200,000 unwanted horses annually in the United States. This study aimed to better understand the potential homes for horses that need to be re-homed. Using an independent survey company through an Omnibus telephone …