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SUMMARY:Understanding\, Managing and Preventing Diarrhea in Kittens
DESCRIPTION:Diarrhea is one of the most common health challenges in kittens\, and it can quickly become serious if not managed properly. In this 30‑minute webinar\, Rosemarie Crawford\, LVT\, will guide fosters\, caregivers\, pet owners\, and shelter volunteers through the key causes of diarrhea\, how to recognize when it’s minor versus when urgent care is needed\, and practical steps you can take to provide supportive care at home\, along with simple things you can do to help prevent many cases of diarrhea. \nWhether you are fostering for the first time or supporting a busy shelter program\, this session will equip you with clear\, actionable tools to protect kitten health and improve outcomes. \nClick here to register for this free webinar! \nPresenter: Rosemarie Crawford\, LVT\nNKC Co-Founder and Director of Educational Programs\nRosemarie Crawford is a licensed veterinary technician who has worked in animal welfare for more than 15 years. She has experience in public and private shelters and in veterinary practices. As a medical staff member in a high-volume\, open-access shelter in Illinois\, Rosemarie worked closely with the shelter veterinarian to provide for the animals’ medical and surgical needs. She assisted in developing and implementing progressive\, proactive protocols for the care and treatment of kittens in the shelter’s kitten nursery room as well as for those in foster care. \nAdditionally\, Rosemarie served in two shelters as the foster coordinator and understands the challenges of creating\, expanding and maintaining a foster program as well as the rewards such a program can reap via the involvement of volunteers. During times of disaster\, she serves as an emergency responder with several national organizations to provide rescue\, shelter\, veterinary care and transport for affected animals. For many years\, she also served as a volunteer instructor for Humane Society University\, teaching extended workshops in the United States and Canada on Emergency Animal Sheltering\, Disaster Animal Response and Animal First Aid. \nPrior to focusing her efforts on animal welfare\, Rosemarie taught high school and college English for 10 years\, and her passion for teaching comes through in the workshop presentations. Rosemarie is the Co-founder and Director of Educational Programs at The National Kitten Coalition\, where she leads initiatives to improve outcomes for kittens through education and training. Currently\, she also works at a large\, six-doctor veterinary practice in the greater Washington D.C. area and fosters neonatal\, injured or debilitated kittens for several local shelters and rescue groups.
URL:https://kittencoalition.org/event/understanding-managing-and-preventing-diarrhea-in-kittens/
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SUMMARY:2026 The Kitten Conference
DESCRIPTION:Kittens require specialized care\, which is why The National Kitten Coalition and Community Cats Central have partnered to present a conference dedicated exclusively to caring for the tiniest felines. \nOver this two-day virtual event\, animal shelter professionals\, caregivers\, fosters\, and kitten enthusiasts will come together to deepen their knowledge and sharpen skills for raising healthy kittens and running successful kitten programs. \nSessions will cover a wide range of topics\, from socializing feral kittens for adoption and managing foster programs to exploring innovative initiatives that empower communities to care for kittens of any age. Featured speakers will include respected experts in kitten care\, representing a wealth of experience from across the animal welfare community. Meet some of our confirmed speakers below\, and stay tuned—additional sessions and expert presenters will be announced as the full lineup is finalized. \nCan’t attend live? All sessions will be recorded\, and registrants can watch (and rewatch!) the full library of presentations through October 1\, 2026. \nEarly bird registration is just $50\, covering access to the live event\, recorded sessions afterward\, speaker slides\, handouts\, and more. Prices increase to $75 on May 6\, 2026 11:59 pm EDT—so don’t delay! \nRegister today and save $25 with Early Bird pricing. \n 
URL:https://kittencoalition.org/event/2026-the-kitten-conference/
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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