Being housed in isolation can be stressful for animals, and can especially impact puppies during their critical socialization window. Preventing disease spread in veterinary clinics, laboratory settings, and shelters is an important priority, but the fear, anxiety, and stress caused by isolation can have unfortunate lasting effects. Along with medical care and treatments, veterinary professionals should consider the welfare of dogs housed in isolation. Join Fear Free Certified® Veterinarian, Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, as she discusses how to recognize signs of stress, how to mitigate stress, and tips for promoting good welfare for dogs and puppies in quarantine or isolation.

In this webinar, we will learn how to:

• Recognize signs of isolation distress
• Employ strategies that help meet the physical, mental, and social stimulation needs for dogs is isolation
• Promote safe infectious disease prevention protocols while maintaining positive welfare
• Design treatment plans that minimize the time in isolation and maximize comfort and healing

Dr. Meghan Herron is the Senior Director of Behavioral Medicine, Education and Outreach at Gigi’s – A Shelter Organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. Prior to her current position she spent over a decade as an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences as head of the Behavioral Medicine Service at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and became board-certified as diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behavior after completing a residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. As a published author and seasoned international speaker, she has given lectures and seminars on animal behavior around the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Dr. Herron is the lead editor on the book “Decoding Your Cat” the long-anticipated sequel to “Decoding Your Dog” where the ultimate experts, The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, explain common cat and dog behaviors and reveal how to prevent or change unwanted ones.