This document provides guidelines for providing second feedings to certain animals at an animal shelter. It specifies that baby animals under 6 months, pregnant or nursing animals, small dogs, and emaciated animals may receive second feedings as determined by intake staff, veterinary staff, or animal care attendants. The protocol requires noting "SECOND FEEDING" on a salmon-colored sign attached to the animal's cage along with any other relevant health issues.

1. Protocol for Second Feedings
Who?
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All baby animals up to 6 months old
All pregnant animals
All small dogs
All emaciated or thin animals
All nursing moms
Who decides?
 Staff who intake the animal
 Vet staff
 ACAs who handle an animal and find that it’s too thin
Communication
 Notes on salmon colored sign :“SECOND FEEDING”
 If the animal is moved, the sign should be moved with
him/her
 If the animal is not eating, a yellow card should be added
with the date and your signature
 If the animal is having diarrhea, this should also be noted on
the yellow card
Feeding
Walk thru each ward to see if there are notes “SECOND
FEEDING”