Table 2. Veterinary treatments and cost performed on community cats treated at each trap-neuter-return program in Seoul.
TNR in local animal hospital | HQHVSN model | |
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Spay and Neuter | Yes | Yes |
Ear tipped | Yes | Yes |
FVRCP vaccination | No | Yes |
Rabies vaccination | Optional | Yes |
Parasite control | No | Yes |
Long-term antibiotic | No | Optional |
Record keeping | Body weight, color, age, body condition | Body weight, color, age, physical examination check list, medical record, surgical record |
Postoperative care | Staff in local animal hospital | Veterinary volunteer and Caregivers |
Trap and Return | Charging | Volunteering |
Surgical neutering | $140/ per cat | $45 (female), $30 (male) |
Notes.
FVRCP: feline herpes virus, feline calicivirus, feline panleukopenia virus; Long-term antibiotic: cefovecin (Convenia®, Administrations in local animal hospital are charged to the caregivers who requested them).