Educational Presentations

2021-2022

Educational Presentations

DISCLAIMER: These presentations were created by Elle Phelps in the summer of 2020 based on her experience working and receiving training as a level 1 certified veterinary assistant, foster mom, shelter worker, and personal handling of rescues. Vet clinics and shelters differ on an individual basis, so some of the advice and information provided here may differ from other establishments. Always consult your vet for the best ways of handling and treating a cat. Please do not solely rely on these presentations for information. Links to external websites and pdfs have been provided throughout the presentations for more information and more in depth explanations. The bottom right hand corners of the slides will indicate whether or not more information can be found in the notes section of the slide. If you have any question, comments, or concerns, please contact our secretary, Megan Bates, by email.

Some of the newer presentations were created by Megan Bates in the spring of 2023 based on her experience working and reciving training as a level 1 Certified Veterinary Assistant, Fear Free Shelter certified, shelter worker, foster mom, and overall animal experence. Most of her information came from working within shelters.

Purrs & Spurs Kitten Handling

Kitten Handling

Educational powerpoint on how to handle/deal with kittens as to not hurt them/get them sick. We also discuss about givung kittens the correct amount of dewormer for Dean, Stevie, and Rigatoni.

Cat Vaccines & Ailments

In this educational slideshow, we will discuss about normal cat vaccines and the illnesses that we are vaccinating against. We will also teach well some Kitten/Adult Cat handling techniques plus how we deworm kittens.

Purrs & Spurs Cat Vaccines & Ailments

TNRs Education

Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR)

Educational powerpoint on TNRs, how they are conducted, their importances, the other activities the club performs to assist the campus cat population, and the requirements to participate in TNR events. Please view prior to TNR events.

Caring for Strays & Ferals

General Presentation on how ferals, strays, and rescues should be handled upon initial "rescuing." This includes evaluating the cats initial state of health, sanitary practices, how to develop trust with the cat, etc. If you select "Notes" while viewing the presentation, you will find links to sources and extra information on the topics.

Caring for Strays

Medical Tests

Presentation on common tests and vaccinations performed in a veterinary clinic including cytologies, fecal exams, snap tests, etc. If you select "Notes" while viewing the presentation, you will find links to sources and extra information on the topics. Please view "Caring for Strays" presentation prior to this.

50+ Cat Breeds

Ongoing educational presentation on telling different cat breeds apart, how animal ancestry works, the origin of cats, etc. The presentation emphasizes the importance of being able to accurately describe a cats appearance with the correct terms.

50+ Cat Breeds

Purrs&Spurs Officer Positions

Officer Positions

Descriptions of the various officer positions, their responsibilities, requirements, etc.

2021-2022 Semester Presentations

Introduction, 9/13/21

First meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. This meeting focused on introducing new members to the club and conducted a tour of the campus cat shelters towards the end. Membership fees and forms are due by the next meeting. Please make sure to fill out the Members Information form. The election for the new reporter will be held at the next meeting. If you are interested in the position, please reach out to an officer beforehand.

2021-2022 Purrs&Spurs Introduction

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