Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Managed Admission Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Clinic Flow Clinic Administration (-) Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Support Board Certification Intake & Preventive Care Vaccination Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Canine Parvovirus Heartworm Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Understanding Disease Spread Sanitation How-To Guides Surgery & Dentistry Toxicology & Poison Control Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Active FiltersShelter Medicine Group 9 Clear All Clinical Features and Outcomes of Strangulating Hair Mats in Dogs Learn how forensic veterinarians studied the clinical features and radiographic characteristics of chronically matted hair and strangulating hair mats in dogs and what it might mean for practicing veterinarians. Research on Kitten Death in Shelters and Rescues Learn how clinical signs like diarrhea and weight loss in young kittens may impact their survival rate in a shelter or rescue setting. How Many Parvo Vaccines Should Puppies Have Before Transport? Discover the results of the ASPCA’s study on vaccinating puppies for parvovirus by reading the study and reviewing an accompanying video. Infection Control in the Shelter Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread. Vaccine Storage, Handling, and Administration Proper vaccine handling is a critical component of a shelter’s vaccination protocol. Learn how to properly store and administer vaccines. Veterinary Professionals: Sign Our Petition Calling for Greater Access to Veterinary Telemedicine! Support expanding veterinary telemedicine by adding your name to this ASPCA petition. It's fast and easy to get care to more animals in need. Three Things to Consider About Your Shelter’s Soundscape Three questions from Patricia McConnell help you tune in and dial down your shelter’s soundscape. Toxicology Emergency? These Questions Will Help Ensure Accurate, Usable History Asking the right questions is crucial when a patient has a possible toxicology emergency. Here's what the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center suggests. Association of Shelter Veterinarians Awards the ASPCA’s Dr. Stephanie Janeczko the 2020 Meritorious Service Award Join us in celebrating the ASPCA’s Dr. Stephanie Janeczko for being selected as the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' 2020 award recipient. 3 Reasons to Support Veterinary Telemedicine Learn what veterinary telehealth is and how it can increase access to veterinary care, reduce fear in canine and feline patients, and support animal shelters Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Next page next ›