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Controlling Upper Respiratory Infections in Your Shelter
Feline upper respiratory infection and canine kennel cough can run through your shelter as quickly as a child's cold runs through a day-care center. Control these ever-present diseases and minimize their effects.

Feline Upper Respiratory Infection Fact Sheet
Canine Kennel Cough Fact Sheet
These fact sheets give your staff and volunteers important information about the diseases, including transmission, symptoms, and prevention.

How to Understand Common Veterinary Terms
It may seem as though veterinarians speak a foreign language at times, and considering the Latin origin of many medical terms, they may in fact be doing so. The veterinary terms and definitions listed here should help to break down the "language barrier" that often separates many animal caregivers from those who provide professional veterinary treatment.