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Video: Why It's Important to Foster Kittens with Ringworm

Join this information session to learn about ringworm in kittens and why it's so important to foster kittens infected with ringworm.

Diluting Bleach for Disinfection

Do you know the best times to use bleach, and the measurements to make it most effectively disinfect the kennels in your shelter? Get this dilution calculator.

Shelter Medicine Services News and Highlights

Find all the latest news from the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services team.

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.

Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters Textbook

Find up-to-date information about preventing, managing, and treating infectious diseases in cats, dogs, and exotic small companion mammals in animal shelters.

Animal Weight Monitoring Form

This form can help shelter staff monitor the weight fluctuations of individual animals.

How to Find or Implant a Microchip

Microchips are amazing, lifesaving devices, but they can also be frustrating. Here we explain how to scan for and implant a microchip with ease.

Must Shelters Quarantine Animals for Relocation?

Learn how critical it is for animal shelters to quarantine dogs and cats before or after animal relocation.

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.

Recognizing Signs of Infectious Disease in Animal Shelters

Looking for a quick guide to common infections in a shelter setting? This helpful print-and-post reference comes complete with photos of disease symptoms.