Search Search Search Topic (-) Shelter Medicine Programs & Services ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Infectious Disease Sanitation Foster Animal Health Care Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Programs & Operations Managed Admission Toxicology & Poison Control Active FiltersShelter Medicine Group 9 Clear All Maddie’s Fund Awards Dr. Lila Miller the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award Discover how Dr. Lila Miller championed the field of shelter medicine and received a leadership award from a prominent animal welfare organization. Using B12 Supplementation to Improve Quality of Life in Dogs ASPCA research shows a link between vitamin B12 deficiency and emaciated dogs. Supplementation of B12 may be a safe and low-cost method for improving quality of life. 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. Oral Joint Supplements and ALA Learn about Alpha Lipoic Acid’s benefits and dangers in veterinary medicine. Overdoses of Oral Chondroprotective Agents Oral chondroprotective agents such as glucosamine and chondroitin have been used for years in veterinary care; this article explains the benefits and dangers. Bird Housing, Enrichment and Care Learn how to provide a high quality of life for the birds in your shelter and foster homes. Normal TPR for Dogs and Cats Download our free poster showing the normal temperature, pulse and respiratory rate (TPR) for dogs and cats. Post this for information at a glance. Print and Post Kennel Signs for Common Situations These kennel signs help you communicate important information about the animal inside in a variety of common shelter situations. How to Make Comfy Cat Beds Out of Oil Pans Get the instructions for a comfy and durable bed made from an oil pan—simple to make and easy to clean. The Hole Truth: Your 30-Minute Guide to Getting Cats Portalized We will show you why portalizing your feline housing will be you and your cats’ biggest win in 2018. Learn why, when and HOW to install portals. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page next ›