Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic (-) Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Intake & Preventive Care Spay/Neuter Surgery Programs & Operations (-) Keeping Pets in Homes Active FiltersKeeping Pets in Homes Group 9 Shelter Medicine Group 9 Clear All New Research Shows Ovarian Pedicle Tie Safe in Feline Spay Surgery Learn more about spaying female cats with the ovarian pedicle tie (OPT) technique, which can be performed 30% faster than traditional sutures with comparable hemorrhaging risks. Creating Thoughtful Community Collaborations that Support Pets and Their Owners Learn more about programs and services from animal welfare professionals that provide pet owners with the support they need to care for their pets. Increase Access to Dog and Cat Grooming Services to Improve Animal Health New research suggests increasing access to grooming resources could improve the lives of pets, pet owners, and veterinarians Welfare of Cats 5 to 29 Months After Perineal Urethrostomy Cats undergoing PU do well in the home after surgery, showing long-term outcomes are good and earlier surgical intervention may be the best approach. AVC in Education and Practice Review research by universities and other organizations that can help increase access to veterinary care for the benefit of pets, pet owners, and veterinarians. Pyometra Surgery and Access to Veterinary Care Research shows pyometra, a life-threatening infection in unspayed dogs and cats, can be safely treated without specialized care, thereby increasing access to veterinary care. Why Animal Shelters Support Better Policies for Veterinary Telemedicine Veterinary telemedicine is an excellent way to help increase access to vet care for pets and can help keep pets in homes and out of animal shelters. How Owner and Pet Demographics Affect Pet Body Condition Among People Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Vulnerability Discover the results of a new study about veterinary care for dogs and cats owned by people experiencing homelessness. Do Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics Negatively Impact Private Practice Veterinarians? New research suggests low-cost veterinary clinics target pet owners who are not served by traditional private practices, improving access to veterinary care. Provide a Spectrum of Care to Increase Veterinary Access to More Clients Read about the importance of access to veterinary care and how it can help improve animal outcomes, empower pet owners, and help with veterinarian burnout.
