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Feral Cats & TNR




    Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP, CAWA
            Cat Trap Depot Workshop

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                 February 2013
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Feral cats & feline overpopulation
     •More cats than dogs:
      • Entering U.S. shelters
      • Living in U.S. homes
      • Outside in the U.S.

     •Why are cats in trouble?
      • Unique reproductive features
        • Kittens have kittens
        • Kittens with kittens have kittens
        • Physical changes absent, nocturnal behavior
      • Second class status
        • Less care
        • Less understood, few laws


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There are a lot of cats out there….




    •How many are spayed or neutered?
     • Owned cats vs. free-roaming


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There are a lot of cats out there….




    •How many are spayed or neutered?
     • Owned cats vs. free-roaming


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Reproduction specialists
         100%
                                                              Arizona
                ~103,000 cats from 7 sterilization
                                                              N. California
                organizations in the U.S.
                                                              S. California
         75%                                                  Florida
                                                              Hawaii
                                                              North Carolina
                                                              Washington
         50%
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         25%




          0%
                 J    F   M       A   M    J      J   A   S   O         N      D
                                          Month
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            (Wallace JFMS 2006)
The Solution?




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What is a feral cat?
    •Outdoor cats represent a continuum of life-styles, from
     socialized owned cats to socialized free-roaming cats to
     unsocialized feral cats
    •Feral cats:
       • Unowned outdoor cats
       • “Touch barrier” – will not accept human contact
       • Must be trapped in order to be presented for care




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What is a feral cat?
     •Continuum of life-styles




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                                 Credit: Jesse Oldham, ASPCA
What to do with feral cats?
     •No one approach is perfect or right for every situation

     •Need to consider public perception, available resources,
      climate, magnitude of the problem

     •Comprehensive, multi-faceted programs most likely to
      succeed
      • Improve cats’ welfare
      • Protect public health
      • Reduce nuisance complaints
      • Safeguard the ecosystem, reduce
        environmental concerns
      • Reduce shelter intake, euthanasia


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Don’t discount public perception of ferals
      •Range of opinions on free-roaming cats – beloved
       companions to vermin
      •As many as 20% feed outdoor cats
      •Some are active TNR participants
      •Others view cats as a nuisance to be eliminated
       • 2005 move to legalize cat hunting in Wisconsin
       • 2008 bounty of $5/cat in Iowa town


      •Any plan to manage free-roaming cats must consider
       public opinion



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AAFP Position statement
     • The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) supports
       the welfare of all cats, and strongly supports public education and
       efforts to promote responsible care of unowned, abandoned, and
       feral cats… Ignoring this population has implications for the
       welfare of the cats themselves, public health, wildlife and
       ecosystems.
     • The public, wildlife, and feline (populations) stand to benefit from
       the reduction in population of free-roaming… cats.
     • The AAFP strongly supports reducing the numbers of unowned,
       free-roaming, abandoned, and feral cats through humane capture
       (with placement in homes where appropriate) by local health
       departments, humane societies, and animal control agencies in
       accordance with local and state ordinances.
     • The AAFP supports non-lethal strategies to promote population
       reduction…
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AAFP Position statement
     • Permanent, enduring solutions to the problem of free-
       roaming, abandoned and feral cats will be achievable when:
          • State and local agencies provide significantly increased
            funding to animal control agencies
          • Concerted and sustained public educational campaigns
            aimed at highlighting the problems associated with
            unowned cats and the solutions to these problems are in
            place.
          • An environmentally safe and effective non-surgical
            contraceptive is developed.

     • Until such permanent solutions are achieved, alternate
       humane solutions exist… appropriately managed cat colonies.

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AAFP Position statement
       • The goal of colony management should be the eventual
         reduction of the colony through attrition… managed colonies
         are controversial; however, properly managed programs
         promote the quality of life of cats through nutrition,
         vaccination, decreasing the numbers of unwanted litters,
         euthanasia of sick and debilitated cats, and adoption of healthy
         kittens. Appropriately managed colonies also significantly
         decrease the risk to public health, wildlife, and ecosystems.

       • Since a “Do Nothing” approach is non-productive, positive
         public involvement should be encouraged to help develop
         solutions and direct public behavior towards existing
         alternatives


     Full position statement available at http://www.catvets.com/uploads/PDF/Free%20Roaming%202012.pdf
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A brief history of TNR
     • Publications as early as 1900s in United States
     • Started as management strategy in MA in 1980
     • Foundation of Alley Cat Allies in 1990
      • Source of information, networking, resources for individuals and groups
     • Increasing visibility, concern, education by late 1990s
      • Veterinary colleges, AVMA, AAFP, others
     • Increasing availability of CE for shelter and veterinary
       professionals
     • University campus programs more common
     • Becoming “mainstream” topic and practice




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Trap Neuter Return
     •More humane method of
      management
      • Fosters compassion and societal
        responsibility
      • Fosters respect for life


     •If performed on a large scale,
      decreases shelter impoundments
      and euthanasia rates




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Trap Neuter Return
     •More cost effective than trap-
      euthanasia
      • Expense of officer response to
        nuisance complaints
      • Expense of impoundment/holding
        period prior to euthanasia
      • Community volunteers will often
        trap cats for surgery, but not for
        euthanasia




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Benefits of Trap-Neuter-Return
     • Population stabilization
     • Increased herd immunity – lower risk of infectious diseases
     • Reduction of nuisance problems
        • Less fighting, roaming, howling
     • Reduction of concerns surrounding cats’ welfare
        • Better body condition, kitten mortality eliminated
     • Greater acceptance by the public




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Is TNR humane and safe?
     • Feral kitten mortality exceeds 50%
     • TNR reduces roaming, fighting, infectious diseases
     • Feral cats gain weight and fat following
       sterilization
     • Risk of death during trapping and surgery is low
       (0.4%), and euthanasia for humane reasons is
       uncommonly required (0.3%)
     • Feral cats may live for many years
     • Many “feral” cats are adopted

     (Scott JAVMA 2002, Scott JAAWS 2002, Nutter JAVMA 2004, Levy JAVMA 2003, Wallace JAVMA 2006)
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Trap-Neuter-Return
     • Cats undergoing TNR are:
        • Humanely trapped and transported for surgery
        • Examined under anesthesia
        • Spayed or neutered
        • Vaccinated against rabies +/- FVRCP
        • +/- FeLV/FIV tested
        • Ear-tipped
        • Returned to their home




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Humane Trapping
     •Can be harder than it looks!
     •Entrain cats to a feeding routine.
     •Optimum trapping is from dusk until dawn
     •Get the property owner’s permission, post signs
     •May need a variety of traps:
      • Tomahawk live traps
      • TruCatch or similar box type live trap
      • Drop trap




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Tips for Trapping
      •Withhold food 24-48 hours in advance
       • Easier to trap
       • Better for surgery
      •Trap where you feed
      •Where to set traps
       • Level area
       • Discrete area out of public view
      •Trap out all members of a colony at once if possible




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Trapping should minimize stress
     •Trap on a level surface with smelly bait and always
      COVER traps

     •Keeping a trapped cat covered and calm impacts the
      disposition of the cat later and projects a professional
      image to the public

     •Reducing stress also improves
      outcome for the cats
        • Response to vaccination
        • Anesthetic risk decreased



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What cats are…

       •Both predators and prey - Fight or flight
       •Physiology
        •Adrenaline release
         •Prepares body for action
         •Increase blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory
          rate, cardiac output
         •Most potent stimulus is apprehension (stress!)




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Physiological Results of Stress
     •Adrenaline
      •Decompensation/death of ill cats
      •Normal cats
       •Changes in blood parameters
      •Anesthetized cats
       •Need for more drugs
       •Increased risk of arrhythmias, complications
     •Other hormones: cortisol
      •Chronic stress lowers immunity,
       increases susceptibility to disease
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Young kittens should be rehomed
      • Highest mortality rates – 50%, up to 75%
      • Remove from colony: tame/socialize, adopt out
         • Younger = easier
         • Generally under 10-12 weeks
      • If unable, humanely euthanize




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Special Considerations
     •Working with feral cats is not like working with pet cats
      or stray cats!
     •Good practices are key to minimizing stress and ensuring
      safety for both the cats and people 
        • ALWAYS sedate a feral cat while in the trap
        • Make sure you have the appropriate equipment on hand
            •   Humane traps, trap dividers, safety gloves
            •   Newspapers, disinfectants, paper towels
            •   Food and water
            •   Covers for traps
        • Have a system in place to track cats
           and get them back to their trap
                (e.g. paw tags)
        • Have medical supplies as needed
            • Vaccinations
            • Dewormer, flea treatment
            • Euthanasia solution
                                                 •http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=455
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Anesthesia and Surgery
     • Hands-on physical examination performed under anesthesia
       for safety
     • Many anesthetic protocols exist
     • Give drugs without handling the cat – have the proper
       equipment
        • Example: TKX
        • Telazol reconstituted with ketamine and xylazine
        • Safe, economical and feasible for use in large scale surgery clinics
        • Hypoxemia may occur; post-op analgesia for females not optimal – need
          extra medication Many protocols exist
     • Surgery largely the same
     • Recover in trap
     • Feed once awake
     • Release the next day if active, eating, no obvious clinical
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How is a neuter performed?
     •Under general anesthesia
     •Incision made to remove the testicles
      •Generally scrotal
      •Left open to drain




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How is a spay performed?
     •Under general anesthesia
     •Incision made along the middle of the belly
      • Remove both ovaries and the uterus
      • Bigger surgery than a neuter – more invasive, harder to
                            perform, more concerns about recovery




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“Regular” Spays
     •Ventral midline approach to remove the ovaries +/-
      uterus
     •Benefits:
      • Typical approach most people know
      • Can visualize other internal organs
      • Can extend incision as needed
        • Bleeding
        • Pregnancy




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“Regular” Spays
     •Ventral midline approach to remove the ovaries +/-
      uterus
     •Benefits:
      • Typical approach most people know
      • Can visualize other internal organs
      • Can extend incision as needed
        • Bleeding
        • Pregnancy




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Flank Spays
     •Lateral approach to remove the ovaries +/- uterus
     •Skin incision followed by blunt dissection through
      the muscle layers
     •Benefits:
      • Still able to spay when
        ventral midline approach
        isn’t possible
        • Lactating
        • Mammary gland hyperplasia
        • Skin infections
      • Allows for easy visual by caretakers
      • May be less likely to have serious
        complications with dehissence (?)
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Flank Spays
     •Lateral approach to remove the ovaries +/- uterus
     •Skin incision followed by blunt dissection through
      the muscle layers
     •Benefits:
      • Still able to spay when
        ventral midline approach
        isn’t possible
        • Lactating
        • Mammary gland hyperplasia
        • Skin infections
      • Allows for easy visual by caretakers
      • May be less likely to have serious
        complications with dehissence (?)
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What about cryptorchids?
     •What’s a cryptorchid?
      •Undescended testicle(s), usually just one
     •How do you do that surgery?
      •Always remove both testicles
      •Look in the groin area and/or abdomen
      •May look like they’ve             been spayed
       once done




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Now we’re tattooing pets???
     •Easy, definite identification!
      • Scars can be faint and hard to find, especially if surgery
        was done at a young age
      • Scar on the belly may not be from a spay
     •Not finding a scar is:
      • Frustrating and takes
           time, at best
      • May lead to an
        unnecessary surgery




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Identification for Feral Cats?
     • Removal of the distal tip of the ear – universal symbol of a cat from a
       TNR program
     • Many benefits:
           • Visual from a distance
           • Inexpensive
           • Easily understood by the public, other agencies
     • It’s not just cutting off part of the ear – it’s an art form!




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Ear tipping
     • Removal of the distal portion of the ear
     • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or
       frostbite
     • Not so much that it doesn’t heal




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Ear tipping
     • Removal of the distal portion of the ear
     • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or
       frostbite
     • Not so much that it doesn’t heal




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Ear tipping
     • Removal of the distal portion of the ear
     • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or
       frostbite
     • Not so much that it doesn’t heal




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Ear tipping
     • Removal of the distal portion of the ear
     • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or
       frostbite
     • Not so much that it doesn’t heal




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Ear tipping
     • Removal of the distal portion of the ear
     • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or
       frostbite
     • Not so much that it doesn’t heal




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Ear tipping
     • Removal of the distal portion of the ear
     • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or
       frostbite
     • Not so much that it doesn’t heal




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Recovery Time!
     • Always recover a feral cat in the trap – their own clean trap!
     • Provide an appropriate recovery space
      • Flat, clean, dry, and warm
      • Minimal noise
      • Observed for post-op complications
     • Once awake – feed kittens right away,
            adults a bit later
     • Written instructions to caregivers for post-op care
      • What to watch for
      • Who to contact if there are post-op difficulties
      • When to release
         • Usually the day following surgery if no problems
         • ASAP for nursing queens
     • Longer hold requires an appropriate set-up
           for humane care
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Vaccinations
     •ONE component of a herd health program
     •NOT a magic bullet
     •But, an important tool in maintaining the
      health of all cats… including ferals




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Vaccines: The Basics
     •Lessen the severity of future diseases
     •Prevent SOME diseases altogether
     •Vaccines = actual live viruses
      •Similar to the ones that cause disease
      •Result in antibody production
            that provides protection
              against the real thing
      •Need to be handled carefully &
       administered appropriately
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Feral Cats: Core Vaccinations
     •Rabies (3yr DOI) – huge public health benefit
     •FVRP strongly recommended:
      •Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
       (Herpes)- URI
      •Calicivirus- URI
      •Panleukopenia
       (feline parvovirus)



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Can an animal even respond to a vaccine
      if we give it the same day as surgery?

                        •The short answer 
                         Yes!

                        •The long answer 
                         Yes, as best we can tell
                         from the few studies that
                         have looked at this
                         situation

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Surely someone must have done some
        research on this important question….

     •Sadly, only a few studies have been carried out in
      animals looking at this very question

     •Existing literature seems to support administration of
                         vaccines on the day
                           of surgery

     •Much of this has been
      carried out in zoo and/or
      wildlife species and is
      extrapolated to cats
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What’s been published on the topic
     •Best evidence to date: a prospective study
      looking at response to vaccines given at surgery!
       •61 cats (4+ months old) in a TNR program
       •Trapped, anesthetized, sterilized, vaccinated
        post-op against FVRCP, Rabies, FeLV
        • ~50% with MLV product,
          ~50% with killed product
      •Trapped and sedated again
           2 months later for blood draw
        • Significant increase in the
          proportion of cats with
          protective levels of antibodies
          following vaccination 
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What’s been published on the topic
     •There was a significant increase in the
      number of cats with protective levels of
      antibodies following vaccination 

                  Before      After vaccination
                vaccination


     Panleuk       33%              90%
     Herpes        21%              56%

     Calici        64%              93%

     Rabies        3%               98%

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So what does this all mean?
     •Anesthesia/surgery does not substantially interfere
      with an animal’s ability to mount an immune
      response to a vaccine:

     •BUT, a few caveats:
      •Studies have been limited, looked only at titers
      •Giving a vaccine is not a guarantee of immunity.
      •Proper storage, handling, administration is a must!
      •Even still, some cats will fail to respond
       • Maternal antibody interference in kittens
       • Underlying disease, severe stress, or administration of
         medication (e.g. steroids)
       • Overwhelming exposure

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To test or not to test?
      •Goal with testing is removal of infected cats
       from population – to decrease transmission
      •BUT, Spay/neuter alone greatly reduces risk
       of transmission
       •Less fighting = less FIV
        transmission
       •Less breeding = less FIV
        and FeLV transmission




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To test or not to test?
      •What is the best use of limited resources?

      •Similar incidence in pet cats – 3-4%
      •Cost is significant – kits cost over $12/each,
                       take time to run
      •Risk of false positives
      •Concerns about euthanasia
       of healthy infected cats



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FeLV/FIV: 18,038 pet and feral cats




          Healthy cats          Sick cats


                               (Levy 2006 JAVMA)
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FeLV screening
     • Over the course of a year, you test 1000 cats through a TNR program

                                                                 PPV =
                                                                         39
                                                                                67.2%
           1000 cats                                                  39 + 19

                                    39             19            NPV =
                                        1         941                    941
                                                                                99.9%
                                                                      941 + 1


                                   39                           941
            Sensitivity =                   Specificity =
                                  39 + 1                      941 + 19


68                          98%                         98%
Model 1            Model 2          Model 3
                                              No sterilization    Sterilize 500   Sterilize 1,000
                                                No testing       Remove FeLV+       No testing

       Percent FeLV+                                       4%         4%                4%
       Adults sterilized                                   0          500              1000
       Adults left intact                              1000           500                0
       FeLV+ euthanized                                    0          20                 0
       Adults left FeLV+                                   40         20                40
       Kittens born                                    3000          1440                0
       FeLV+ kittens                                       90         43                 0
       Total FeLV+ cats                                    130        63                40




             Testing and removal of FeLV+ cats has less of an impact than
             sterilization at reducing the prevalence and spread of disease.

     Slide credit: Dr. Julie Levy, University of Florida
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Do feral cats pose a serious public
     health threat?
     • Risk is there but not high
     • Most feral cats have minimal
       human contact
     • Proper precautions by caregivers
     • Concerns:
       • Giardia, Cryptosporidium
       • Intestinal parasites
       • Toxoplasmosis
       • Rabies
       • Others
     • TNR managed colonies reduce risk:
       • Represent cat control, decreasing cat numbers
       • Vaccination and monitoring reduces risk of disease transmission to
         humans
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Disease transmission
     •Yes, you still have to worry about disease
      transmission even though they are living outside!
     •Not all diseases are transmitted the same way...
      •Direct contact
      •Fecal/urine contamination,
       secretions, excretions
      •Vectors – fleas, ticks,
       mosquitoes
      •Inhalation
      •Ingestion
      •Fomites***
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???
     ? ?   ?
      ?



               What is a fomite?

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So what is a fomite?

       An inanimate object (such as a toy, food bowl,
       mop, etc.) that may be contaminated with
       infectious organisms and serve in their
       transmission




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General Sanitation Principals
     •Remember: some organisms very stable in
      environment– hard to kill (parvo, panleuk, calici,
      coccidia, ringworm)
     •The more porous, the more organic the material 
      the harder it is to clean
     •Use dedicated cleaning equipment
     •Laundry- hot water and bleach;
        if heavily soiled: discard


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Cleaning & Sanitation Protocols
 •There are TWO steps here!

 •Step 1: Clean
   •Remove organic material
   •Detergent activity– soap it up!
   •Elbow grease! (mechanical cleaning)

 •Step 2: Disinfect
   •Kills the germs
   •Apply to clean surfaces, sit for 10min
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Order of Cleaning

                   Cleanest  Dirtiest
                     Least contaminated 
                      Most contaminated


                   Most vulnerable 
                    Least vulnerable



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Common Disinfectants
     •Quaternary ammonium compounds
      •Roccal, Parvo-sol, Maxxon, A33, many others
     •Sodium hypochlorite - Household bleach (5%)
     •Potassium peroxymonosulfate - Trifectant
     •Calcium hypochlorite - Wysiwash
     •Sodium dichloroisocyanurate -
      Bruclean
     •Accelerated hydrogen peroxide -
      AccelTB
     •Chlorhexidine - Nolvasan
     •Ethanol - Alcohol hand sanitizer
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Common Disinfectants
     •Quaternary ammonium compounds
      •Roccal, Parvo-sol, Maxxon, A33, many others
     •Sodium hypochlorite - Household bleach (5%)
     •Potassium peroxymonosulfate - Trifectant
     •Calcium hypochlorite - Wysiwash
     •Sodium dichloroisocyanurate -
      Bruclean
     •Accelerated hydrogen peroxide -
      AccelTB
     •Chlorhexidine - Nolvasan
     •Ethanol - Alcohol hand sanitizer
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Newer Disinfectants
     •Several recently introduced to the market –
      seem promising
     •Calcium hypochlorite - e.g. Wysiwash® and
      Sodium dichloroisocyanurate - e.g. BrucleanÂŽ
      • Dry tablets, special applicator system
      • No detergent activity, inactivated by organic matter
     •Accelerated hydrogen peroxide - e.g. AccelTB®
      • Liquid form, more options for application
      • Good detergent activity, short contact time
      • Less inactivated by organic material


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A few words on bleach
     •Bleach is an excellent disinfectant –
      but it is frequently misused
      • At best – doesn’t work
      • At worst – can hurt the cats, ruin your facility
     •The ground rules:
      • You can’t clean with bleach
      • You must mix it appropriately and let it sit
      • More isn’t better
     •Mixing bleach
      • Use a measuring cup!!!
      • Mix fresh daily, keep covered, discard if soiled
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A few words on bleach
     •Regular use = 1:32 dilution
      •½ cup regular household bleach per gallon of water
      •Will work for non-enveloped viruses


     •Ringworm or “deep cleaning” use = 1:10
      dilution
      •Not for regular use
      •Irritating to the respiratory tract, corrosive
      •Must remove animals and have good ventilation
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Phenols
       •Excellent disinfectant properties - will kill lots of
        pathogens of concern… but can also kill cats 




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Phenols
       •Excellent disinfectant properties - will kill lots of
        pathogens of concern… but can also kill cats 




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WASH YOUR HANDS!!!

     •The best practice!
     •Nobody likes a fomite 
     •Ideally, sinks in every room
     •Good old-fashioned soap and water
     •30 seconds contact time
       •Sing the alphabet song twice!

               Scrub those germs away!
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What about hand sanitizers?
     • Not a substitute for hand washing
       • Limited efficacy against non-enveloped viruses
     • Certain areas, animals only
     • Need to be used correctly
       • Need products with high
         alcohol concentrations
       • Ineffective in presence of organic
         debris (no dirty hands)
       • Require 20-30 seconds of contact time!
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What about the spay shot?

      •Currently no safe, tested, and approved method exists for
       sterilizing cats without surgery
      •But, it is on its way!
      •Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs
      •Ideal product:
       • Induce permanent sterilization in a single dose
       • Provide beneficial non-reproductive effects
       • Effective in dogs and cats of both sexes and all ages
       • Safe and easy to administer
      •More likely? A product that lasts for three years with a
       single injection
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What about birth control of feral cats?
      •I’ve heard about something called Feral Stat…
      •What it is: short-term oral contraception designed to be
       added to the feral cats’ food
      •Sounds way easier than trapping and taking for
       surgery… why don’t we just use that?
       • Problem #1: the active ingredient is megestrol acetate – can
         cause mammary gland tumors, diabetes
       • Problem #2: who else is eating it beside the feral cats?




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What about birth control of feral cats?
      •Sounds way easier than trapping and taking for
       surgery… why don’t we just use that?
       • Problem #3: it needs to be mixed in the food once a week… so
         how do you know a cat gets his or her full dose? How do you
         know all cats got their dose?
       • Problem #4: it has been provided by prescription by a
         veterinarian in Connecticut (which may or may not be legal)
       • Problem #5: there is no data regarding safety of efficacy (see
         problem #1)




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ASV Guidelines - Spay/Neuter
     Sections include:
     •Veterinary Medical Guidelines
     •Surgery and Anesthesia
     •Identification of altered animals




                                                                    http://www.sheltervet.org


      http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/pdf/10.2460/javma.233.1.74
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S/N Vet Med Guidelines
     •Vet must make the final decision regarding
     surgery based on physical exam, history, and
     capacity of the surgery schedule

     •Patients should be in good health and free from
     signs of infectious or other disease

     •Must weigh the risks and benefits of proceeding if
     mild conditions exist
        • Future opportunities?
        • Alternative outcome may be euthanasia?
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S/N Vet Med Guidelines
      •Cats and dogs who are pregnant, in estrus, or have
      pyometra, as well as those with mild upper
      respiratory disease, can be safely spayed or
                neutered in most cases.




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S/N – Surgery & Anesthesia
      •Appropriate housing must be provided for each
      animal before and after surgery.

      •Enclosures must be:
         • Secure and provide a flat surface
         • Clean, dry and warm with adequate space for
           the animal to turn around
         • While allowing for safety & good visibility by
           the staff


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S/N – Surgery & Anesthesia
      •Animals who are feral or difficult to handle should
      be housed in enclosures that allow for
      administration of anesthetics without extensive
      handling, and they should be returned to their
      enclosures when adequately recovered but prior to
      becoming alert.

      •Ideally, dogs and cats
      should be housed in
      separate areas.


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S/N – Surgery & Anesthesia
     •Operating area must be:
       • Dedicated to surgery
       • Contain the necessary equipment for
         anesthesia and monitoring




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S/N – Surgery & Anesthesia
      •Infectious disease control must be practiced to
      prevent transmission among patients


                                  •Aseptic surgical technique
                                  and separate sterile
                                  instruments are required




95
Jacksonville Feral Freedom
     •“Why rehome cats that already have a home?”

     •Feral Freedom: municipal shelter/non-profit HQHVSN clinic
     partnership to reduce intake and euthanasia by targeting
     nuisance cats

     •Baseline:
        • ~14,000 cat intake
        • 200-300 cats in shelter at any given time
        • LRR 7%




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Jacksonville Feral Freedom
     •How does it work?
        • Citizens borrow traps from the municipal shelter
        • ACOs pick up trapped cats or citizens
          bring them in
        • FCNMHP picks up trapped cats twice
          daily for transfer to clinic for TNR -
          all feral, community, and outdoor cats
        • S/N, vaccination, ear-tip, treatment,
          overnight observation
        • Cats returned to trapping site
          the next day
        • Educational material left at homes
          near release site
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Jacksonville Feral Freedom




                                                  •Aseptic surgical technique
                                                  and separate sterile
                                                  instruments are required




     http://www.bestfriends.org/uploadedFiles/Content/Resources/Resources_for_Rescuers
     %281%29/Community_Cats/FeralFreedomGuide.pdf
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Thank you!




99
stephanie.janeczko@aspca.org
          (212) 876-7700 x4406




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         sdj7@cornell.edu
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TNR for Feral Cats: Benefits, Techniques & History

  • 1. Feral Cats & TNR Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP, CAWA Cat Trap Depot Workshop 1 February 2013
  • 2. 2
  • 3. Feral cats & feline overpopulation •More cats than dogs: • Entering U.S. shelters • Living in U.S. homes • Outside in the U.S. •Why are cats in trouble? • Unique reproductive features • Kittens have kittens • Kittens with kittens have kittens • Physical changes absent, nocturnal behavior • Second class status • Less care • Less understood, few laws 3
  • 4. There are a lot of cats out there…. •How many are spayed or neutered? • Owned cats vs. free-roaming 4
  • 5. There are a lot of cats out there…. •How many are spayed or neutered? • Owned cats vs. free-roaming 5
  • 6. Reproduction specialists 100% Arizona ~103,000 cats from 7 sterilization N. California organizations in the U.S. S. California 75% Florida Hawaii North Carolina Washington 50% n P e a g y r t 25% 0% J F M A M J J A S O N D Month 6 (Wallace JFMS 2006)
  • 8. 8
  • 9. What is a feral cat? •Outdoor cats represent a continuum of life-styles, from socialized owned cats to socialized free-roaming cats to unsocialized feral cats •Feral cats: • Unowned outdoor cats • “Touch barrier” – will not accept human contact • Must be trapped in order to be presented for care 9
  • 10. What is a feral cat? •Continuum of life-styles 10 Credit: Jesse Oldham, ASPCA
  • 11. What to do with feral cats? •No one approach is perfect or right for every situation •Need to consider public perception, available resources, climate, magnitude of the problem •Comprehensive, multi-faceted programs most likely to succeed • Improve cats’ welfare • Protect public health • Reduce nuisance complaints • Safeguard the ecosystem, reduce environmental concerns • Reduce shelter intake, euthanasia 11
  • 12. Don’t discount public perception of ferals •Range of opinions on free-roaming cats – beloved companions to vermin •As many as 20% feed outdoor cats •Some are active TNR participants •Others view cats as a nuisance to be eliminated • 2005 move to legalize cat hunting in Wisconsin • 2008 bounty of $5/cat in Iowa town •Any plan to manage free-roaming cats must consider public opinion 12
  • 13. AAFP Position statement • The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) supports the welfare of all cats, and strongly supports public education and efforts to promote responsible care of unowned, abandoned, and feral cats… Ignoring this population has implications for the welfare of the cats themselves, public health, wildlife and ecosystems. • The public, wildlife, and feline (populations) stand to benefit from the reduction in population of free-roaming… cats. • The AAFP strongly supports reducing the numbers of unowned, free-roaming, abandoned, and feral cats through humane capture (with placement in homes where appropriate) by local health departments, humane societies, and animal control agencies in accordance with local and state ordinances. • The AAFP supports non-lethal strategies to promote population reduction… 13
  • 14. AAFP Position statement • Permanent, enduring solutions to the problem of free- roaming, abandoned and feral cats will be achievable when: • State and local agencies provide significantly increased funding to animal control agencies • Concerted and sustained public educational campaigns aimed at highlighting the problems associated with unowned cats and the solutions to these problems are in place. • An environmentally safe and effective non-surgical contraceptive is developed. • Until such permanent solutions are achieved, alternate humane solutions exist… appropriately managed cat colonies. 14
  • 15. AAFP Position statement • The goal of colony management should be the eventual reduction of the colony through attrition… managed colonies are controversial; however, properly managed programs promote the quality of life of cats through nutrition, vaccination, decreasing the numbers of unwanted litters, euthanasia of sick and debilitated cats, and adoption of healthy kittens. Appropriately managed colonies also significantly decrease the risk to public health, wildlife, and ecosystems. • Since a “Do Nothing” approach is non-productive, positive public involvement should be encouraged to help develop solutions and direct public behavior towards existing alternatives Full position statement available at http://www.catvets.com/uploads/PDF/Free%20Roaming%202012.pdf 15
  • 16. A brief history of TNR • Publications as early as 1900s in United States • Started as management strategy in MA in 1980 • Foundation of Alley Cat Allies in 1990 • Source of information, networking, resources for individuals and groups • Increasing visibility, concern, education by late 1990s • Veterinary colleges, AVMA, AAFP, others • Increasing availability of CE for shelter and veterinary professionals • University campus programs more common • Becoming “mainstream” topic and practice 16
  • 17. Trap Neuter Return •More humane method of management • Fosters compassion and societal responsibility • Fosters respect for life •If performed on a large scale, decreases shelter impoundments and euthanasia rates 17
  • 18. Trap Neuter Return •More cost effective than trap- euthanasia • Expense of officer response to nuisance complaints • Expense of impoundment/holding period prior to euthanasia • Community volunteers will often trap cats for surgery, but not for euthanasia 18
  • 19. Benefits of Trap-Neuter-Return • Population stabilization • Increased herd immunity – lower risk of infectious diseases • Reduction of nuisance problems • Less fighting, roaming, howling • Reduction of concerns surrounding cats’ welfare • Better body condition, kitten mortality eliminated • Greater acceptance by the public 19
  • 20. Is TNR humane and safe? • Feral kitten mortality exceeds 50% • TNR reduces roaming, fighting, infectious diseases • Feral cats gain weight and fat following sterilization • Risk of death during trapping and surgery is low (0.4%), and euthanasia for humane reasons is uncommonly required (0.3%) • Feral cats may live for many years • Many “feral” cats are adopted (Scott JAVMA 2002, Scott JAAWS 2002, Nutter JAVMA 2004, Levy JAVMA 2003, Wallace JAVMA 2006) 20
  • 21. Trap-Neuter-Return • Cats undergoing TNR are: • Humanely trapped and transported for surgery • Examined under anesthesia • Spayed or neutered • Vaccinated against rabies +/- FVRCP • +/- FeLV/FIV tested • Ear-tipped • Returned to their home 21
  • 22. Humane Trapping •Can be harder than it looks! •Entrain cats to a feeding routine. •Optimum trapping is from dusk until dawn •Get the property owner’s permission, post signs •May need a variety of traps: • Tomahawk live traps • TruCatch or similar box type live trap • Drop trap 22
  • 23. Tips for Trapping •Withhold food 24-48 hours in advance • Easier to trap • Better for surgery •Trap where you feed •Where to set traps • Level area • Discrete area out of public view •Trap out all members of a colony at once if possible 23
  • 24. Trapping should minimize stress •Trap on a level surface with smelly bait and always COVER traps •Keeping a trapped cat covered and calm impacts the disposition of the cat later and projects a professional image to the public •Reducing stress also improves outcome for the cats • Response to vaccination • Anesthetic risk decreased 24
  • 25. What cats are… •Both predators and prey - Fight or flight •Physiology •Adrenaline release •Prepares body for action •Increase blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, cardiac output •Most potent stimulus is apprehension (stress!) 25
  • 26. Physiological Results of Stress •Adrenaline •Decompensation/death of ill cats •Normal cats •Changes in blood parameters •Anesthetized cats •Need for more drugs •Increased risk of arrhythmias, complications •Other hormones: cortisol •Chronic stress lowers immunity, increases susceptibility to disease 26
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  • 38. Young kittens should be rehomed • Highest mortality rates – 50%, up to 75% • Remove from colony: tame/socialize, adopt out • Younger = easier • Generally under 10-12 weeks • If unable, humanely euthanize 38
  • 39. Special Considerations •Working with feral cats is not like working with pet cats or stray cats! •Good practices are key to minimizing stress and ensuring safety for both the cats and people  • ALWAYS sedate a feral cat while in the trap • Make sure you have the appropriate equipment on hand • Humane traps, trap dividers, safety gloves • Newspapers, disinfectants, paper towels • Food and water • Covers for traps • Have a system in place to track cats and get them back to their trap (e.g. paw tags) • Have medical supplies as needed • Vaccinations • Dewormer, flea treatment • Euthanasia solution •http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=455 39
  • 40. Anesthesia and Surgery • Hands-on physical examination performed under anesthesia for safety • Many anesthetic protocols exist • Give drugs without handling the cat – have the proper equipment • Example: TKX • Telazol reconstituted with ketamine and xylazine • Safe, economical and feasible for use in large scale surgery clinics • Hypoxemia may occur; post-op analgesia for females not optimal – need extra medication Many protocols exist • Surgery largely the same • Recover in trap • Feed once awake • Release the next day if active, eating, no obvious clinical 40 concerns
  • 41. How is a neuter performed? •Under general anesthesia •Incision made to remove the testicles •Generally scrotal •Left open to drain 41
  • 42. How is a spay performed? •Under general anesthesia •Incision made along the middle of the belly • Remove both ovaries and the uterus • Bigger surgery than a neuter – more invasive, harder to perform, more concerns about recovery 42
  • 43. “Regular” Spays •Ventral midline approach to remove the ovaries +/- uterus •Benefits: • Typical approach most people know • Can visualize other internal organs • Can extend incision as needed • Bleeding • Pregnancy 43
  • 44. “Regular” Spays •Ventral midline approach to remove the ovaries +/- uterus •Benefits: • Typical approach most people know • Can visualize other internal organs • Can extend incision as needed • Bleeding • Pregnancy 44
  • 45. Flank Spays •Lateral approach to remove the ovaries +/- uterus •Skin incision followed by blunt dissection through the muscle layers •Benefits: • Still able to spay when ventral midline approach isn’t possible • Lactating • Mammary gland hyperplasia • Skin infections • Allows for easy visual by caretakers • May be less likely to have serious complications with dehissence (?) 45
  • 46. Flank Spays •Lateral approach to remove the ovaries +/- uterus •Skin incision followed by blunt dissection through the muscle layers •Benefits: • Still able to spay when ventral midline approach isn’t possible • Lactating • Mammary gland hyperplasia • Skin infections • Allows for easy visual by caretakers • May be less likely to have serious complications with dehissence (?) 46
  • 47. What about cryptorchids? •What’s a cryptorchid? •Undescended testicle(s), usually just one •How do you do that surgery? •Always remove both testicles •Look in the groin area and/or abdomen •May look like they’ve been spayed once done 47
  • 48. Now we’re tattooing pets??? •Easy, definite identification! • Scars can be faint and hard to find, especially if surgery was done at a young age • Scar on the belly may not be from a spay •Not finding a scar is: • Frustrating and takes time, at best • May lead to an unnecessary surgery 48
  • 49. Identification for Feral Cats? • Removal of the distal tip of the ear – universal symbol of a cat from a TNR program • Many benefits: • Visual from a distance • Inexpensive • Easily understood by the public, other agencies • It’s not just cutting off part of the ear – it’s an art form! 49
  • 50. Ear tipping • Removal of the distal portion of the ear • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or frostbite • Not so much that it doesn’t heal 50
  • 51. Ear tipping • Removal of the distal portion of the ear • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or frostbite • Not so much that it doesn’t heal 51
  • 52. Ear tipping • Removal of the distal portion of the ear • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or frostbite • Not so much that it doesn’t heal 52
  • 53. Ear tipping • Removal of the distal portion of the ear • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or frostbite • Not so much that it doesn’t heal 53
  • 54. Ear tipping • Removal of the distal portion of the ear • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or frostbite • Not so much that it doesn’t heal 54
  • 55. Ear tipping • Removal of the distal portion of the ear • Enough so that it’s distinguishable from scars from fighting or frostbite • Not so much that it doesn’t heal 55
  • 56. Recovery Time! • Always recover a feral cat in the trap – their own clean trap! • Provide an appropriate recovery space • Flat, clean, dry, and warm • Minimal noise • Observed for post-op complications • Once awake – feed kittens right away, adults a bit later • Written instructions to caregivers for post-op care • What to watch for • Who to contact if there are post-op difficulties • When to release • Usually the day following surgery if no problems • ASAP for nursing queens • Longer hold requires an appropriate set-up for humane care 56
  • 57. Vaccinations •ONE component of a herd health program •NOT a magic bullet •But, an important tool in maintaining the health of all cats… including ferals 57
  • 58. Vaccines: The Basics •Lessen the severity of future diseases •Prevent SOME diseases altogether •Vaccines = actual live viruses •Similar to the ones that cause disease •Result in antibody production that provides protection against the real thing •Need to be handled carefully & administered appropriately 58
  • 59. Feral Cats: Core Vaccinations •Rabies (3yr DOI) – huge public health benefit •FVRP strongly recommended: •Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Herpes)- URI •Calicivirus- URI •Panleukopenia (feline parvovirus) 59
  • 60. Can an animal even respond to a vaccine if we give it the same day as surgery? •The short answer  Yes! •The long answer  Yes, as best we can tell from the few studies that have looked at this situation 60
  • 61. Surely someone must have done some research on this important question…. •Sadly, only a few studies have been carried out in animals looking at this very question •Existing literature seems to support administration of vaccines on the day of surgery •Much of this has been carried out in zoo and/or wildlife species and is extrapolated to cats 61
  • 62. What’s been published on the topic •Best evidence to date: a prospective study looking at response to vaccines given at surgery! •61 cats (4+ months old) in a TNR program •Trapped, anesthetized, sterilized, vaccinated post-op against FVRCP, Rabies, FeLV • ~50% with MLV product, ~50% with killed product •Trapped and sedated again 2 months later for blood draw • Significant increase in the proportion of cats with protective levels of antibodies following vaccination  62
  • 63. What’s been published on the topic •There was a significant increase in the number of cats with protective levels of antibodies following vaccination  Before After vaccination vaccination Panleuk 33% 90% Herpes 21% 56% Calici 64% 93% Rabies 3% 98% 63
  • 64. So what does this all mean? •Anesthesia/surgery does not substantially interfere with an animal’s ability to mount an immune response to a vaccine: •BUT, a few caveats: •Studies have been limited, looked only at titers •Giving a vaccine is not a guarantee of immunity. •Proper storage, handling, administration is a must! •Even still, some cats will fail to respond • Maternal antibody interference in kittens • Underlying disease, severe stress, or administration of medication (e.g. steroids) • Overwhelming exposure 64
  • 65. To test or not to test? •Goal with testing is removal of infected cats from population – to decrease transmission •BUT, Spay/neuter alone greatly reduces risk of transmission •Less fighting = less FIV transmission •Less breeding = less FIV and FeLV transmission 65
  • 66. To test or not to test? •What is the best use of limited resources? •Similar incidence in pet cats – 3-4% •Cost is significant – kits cost over $12/each, take time to run •Risk of false positives •Concerns about euthanasia of healthy infected cats 66
  • 67. FeLV/FIV: 18,038 pet and feral cats Healthy cats Sick cats (Levy 2006 JAVMA) 67
  • 68. FeLV screening • Over the course of a year, you test 1000 cats through a TNR program PPV = 39 67.2% 1000 cats 39 + 19 39 19 NPV = 1 941 941 99.9% 941 + 1 39 941 Sensitivity = Specificity = 39 + 1 941 + 19 68 98% 98%
  • 69. Model 1 Model 2 Model 3 No sterilization Sterilize 500 Sterilize 1,000 No testing Remove FeLV+ No testing Percent FeLV+ 4% 4% 4% Adults sterilized 0 500 1000 Adults left intact 1000 500 0 FeLV+ euthanized 0 20 0 Adults left FeLV+ 40 20 40 Kittens born 3000 1440 0 FeLV+ kittens 90 43 0 Total FeLV+ cats 130 63 40 Testing and removal of FeLV+ cats has less of an impact than sterilization at reducing the prevalence and spread of disease. Slide credit: Dr. Julie Levy, University of Florida 69
  • 70. Do feral cats pose a serious public health threat? • Risk is there but not high • Most feral cats have minimal human contact • Proper precautions by caregivers • Concerns: • Giardia, Cryptosporidium • Intestinal parasites • Toxoplasmosis • Rabies • Others • TNR managed colonies reduce risk: • Represent cat control, decreasing cat numbers • Vaccination and monitoring reduces risk of disease transmission to humans 70
  • 71. Disease transmission •Yes, you still have to worry about disease transmission even though they are living outside! •Not all diseases are transmitted the same way... •Direct contact •Fecal/urine contamination, secretions, excretions •Vectors – fleas, ticks, mosquitoes •Inhalation •Ingestion •Fomites*** 71
  • 72. ??? ? ? ? ? What is a fomite? 72
  • 73. So what is a fomite? An inanimate object (such as a toy, food bowl, mop, etc.) that may be contaminated with infectious organisms and serve in their transmission 73
  • 74. General Sanitation Principals •Remember: some organisms very stable in environment– hard to kill (parvo, panleuk, calici, coccidia, ringworm) •The more porous, the more organic the material  the harder it is to clean •Use dedicated cleaning equipment •Laundry- hot water and bleach; if heavily soiled: discard 74
  • 75. Cleaning & Sanitation Protocols •There are TWO steps here! •Step 1: Clean •Remove organic material •Detergent activity– soap it up! •Elbow grease! (mechanical cleaning) •Step 2: Disinfect •Kills the germs •Apply to clean surfaces, sit for 10min 75
  • 76. Order of Cleaning Cleanest  Dirtiest Least contaminated  Most contaminated Most vulnerable  Least vulnerable 76
  • 77. Common Disinfectants •Quaternary ammonium compounds •Roccal, Parvo-sol, Maxxon, A33, many others •Sodium hypochlorite - Household bleach (5%) •Potassium peroxymonosulfate - Trifectant •Calcium hypochlorite - Wysiwash •Sodium dichloroisocyanurate - Bruclean •Accelerated hydrogen peroxide - AccelTB •Chlorhexidine - Nolvasan •Ethanol - Alcohol hand sanitizer 77
  • 78. Common Disinfectants •Quaternary ammonium compounds •Roccal, Parvo-sol, Maxxon, A33, many others •Sodium hypochlorite - Household bleach (5%) •Potassium peroxymonosulfate - Trifectant •Calcium hypochlorite - Wysiwash •Sodium dichloroisocyanurate - Bruclean •Accelerated hydrogen peroxide - AccelTB •Chlorhexidine - Nolvasan •Ethanol - Alcohol hand sanitizer 78
  • 79. Newer Disinfectants •Several recently introduced to the market – seem promising •Calcium hypochlorite - e.g. WysiwashÂŽ and Sodium dichloroisocyanurate - e.g. BrucleanÂŽ • Dry tablets, special applicator system • No detergent activity, inactivated by organic matter •Accelerated hydrogen peroxide - e.g. AccelTBÂŽ • Liquid form, more options for application • Good detergent activity, short contact time • Less inactivated by organic material 79
  • 80. A few words on bleach •Bleach is an excellent disinfectant – but it is frequently misused • At best – doesn’t work • At worst – can hurt the cats, ruin your facility •The ground rules: • You can’t clean with bleach • You must mix it appropriately and let it sit • More isn’t better •Mixing bleach • Use a measuring cup!!! • Mix fresh daily, keep covered, discard if soiled 80
  • 81. A few words on bleach •Regular use = 1:32 dilution •½ cup regular household bleach per gallon of water •Will work for non-enveloped viruses •Ringworm or “deep cleaning” use = 1:10 dilution •Not for regular use •Irritating to the respiratory tract, corrosive •Must remove animals and have good ventilation 81
  • 82. Phenols •Excellent disinfectant properties - will kill lots of pathogens of concern… but can also kill cats  82
  • 83. Phenols •Excellent disinfectant properties - will kill lots of pathogens of concern… but can also kill cats  83
  • 84. WASH YOUR HANDS!!! •The best practice! •Nobody likes a fomite  •Ideally, sinks in every room •Good old-fashioned soap and water •30 seconds contact time •Sing the alphabet song twice! Scrub those germs away! 84
  • 85. What about hand sanitizers? • Not a substitute for hand washing • Limited efficacy against non-enveloped viruses • Certain areas, animals only • Need to be used correctly • Need products with high alcohol concentrations • Ineffective in presence of organic debris (no dirty hands) • Require 20-30 seconds of contact time! 85
  • 86. What about the spay shot? •Currently no safe, tested, and approved method exists for sterilizing cats without surgery •But, it is on its way! •Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs •Ideal product: • Induce permanent sterilization in a single dose • Provide beneficial non-reproductive effects • Effective in dogs and cats of both sexes and all ages • Safe and easy to administer •More likely? A product that lasts for three years with a single injection 86
  • 87. What about birth control of feral cats? •I’ve heard about something called Feral Stat… •What it is: short-term oral contraception designed to be added to the feral cats’ food •Sounds way easier than trapping and taking for surgery… why don’t we just use that? • Problem #1: the active ingredient is megestrol acetate – can cause mammary gland tumors, diabetes • Problem #2: who else is eating it beside the feral cats? 87
  • 88. What about birth control of feral cats? •Sounds way easier than trapping and taking for surgery… why don’t we just use that? • Problem #3: it needs to be mixed in the food once a week… so how do you know a cat gets his or her full dose? How do you know all cats got their dose? • Problem #4: it has been provided by prescription by a veterinarian in Connecticut (which may or may not be legal) • Problem #5: there is no data regarding safety of efficacy (see problem #1) 88
  • 89. ASV Guidelines - Spay/Neuter Sections include: •Veterinary Medical Guidelines •Surgery and Anesthesia •Identification of altered animals http://www.sheltervet.org http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/pdf/10.2460/javma.233.1.74 89
  • 90. S/N Vet Med Guidelines •Vet must make the final decision regarding surgery based on physical exam, history, and capacity of the surgery schedule •Patients should be in good health and free from signs of infectious or other disease •Must weigh the risks and benefits of proceeding if mild conditions exist • Future opportunities? • Alternative outcome may be euthanasia? 90
  • 91. S/N Vet Med Guidelines •Cats and dogs who are pregnant, in estrus, or have pyometra, as well as those with mild upper respiratory disease, can be safely spayed or neutered in most cases. 91
  • 92. S/N – Surgery & Anesthesia •Appropriate housing must be provided for each animal before and after surgery. •Enclosures must be: • Secure and provide a flat surface • Clean, dry and warm with adequate space for the animal to turn around • While allowing for safety & good visibility by the staff 92
  • 93. S/N – Surgery & Anesthesia •Animals who are feral or difficult to handle should be housed in enclosures that allow for administration of anesthetics without extensive handling, and they should be returned to their enclosures when adequately recovered but prior to becoming alert. •Ideally, dogs and cats should be housed in separate areas. 93
  • 94. S/N – Surgery & Anesthesia •Operating area must be: • Dedicated to surgery • Contain the necessary equipment for anesthesia and monitoring 94
  • 95. S/N – Surgery & Anesthesia •Infectious disease control must be practiced to prevent transmission among patients •Aseptic surgical technique and separate sterile instruments are required 95
  • 96. Jacksonville Feral Freedom •“Why rehome cats that already have a home?” •Feral Freedom: municipal shelter/non-profit HQHVSN clinic partnership to reduce intake and euthanasia by targeting nuisance cats •Baseline: • ~14,000 cat intake • 200-300 cats in shelter at any given time • LRR 7% 96
  • 97. Jacksonville Feral Freedom •How does it work? • Citizens borrow traps from the municipal shelter • ACOs pick up trapped cats or citizens bring them in • FCNMHP picks up trapped cats twice daily for transfer to clinic for TNR - all feral, community, and outdoor cats • S/N, vaccination, ear-tip, treatment, overnight observation • Cats returned to trapping site the next day • Educational material left at homes near release site 97
  • 98. Jacksonville Feral Freedom •Aseptic surgical technique and separate sterile instruments are required http://www.bestfriends.org/uploadedFiles/Content/Resources/Resources_for_Rescuers %281%29/Community_Cats/FeralFreedomGuide.pdf 98
  • 100. stephanie.janeczko@aspca.org (212) 876-7700 x4406 100 sdj7@cornell.edu
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Editor's Notes

  1. Examples: stainless steel, concrete, plastic, dirt/grass
  2. Selection of a calm, private, quiet environment, and allowing time for animals to acclimate prior to handling can help minimize stress and reduce the amount of restraint required.