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The ASPCA Research Team

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ASPCA Vet Direct Safety Net Program Researches Increased Welfare, Retention of Owned Horses

Learn how Vet Direct, a program of the ASPCA Equine Welfare department, can provide basic care for owned horses with the help of local veterinarians.

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.

Blue-Green Algae and Other Water Toxins & Treatments

Reports of toxic pet exposures to blue green algae have increased of late, so here's what you need to know for diagnosis and treatment.

6 Ways to Protect Horses While Transferring Ownership

Discover six ways to provide a safety net for horses while still transferring ownership at the time of adoption.

Improving Access to Heartworm Treatment

ASPCA collaborated with Emancipet on research showing that effective and safe heartworm disease treatment can be provided at lower cost using a technician-leveraged, high-volume outpatient model.

Are Breed-Specific Laws Effective?

How best to deal with dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs can be a confusing and touchy issue.

Using Model Dogs to Evaluate the Behavior of Victims of Dogfighting

Review research by the ASPCA on using a life-sized, plush model dog to screen for dog-directed aggression in canines used in illegal dogfighting.

Canine Parvovirus

Learn about canine parvovirus, including how to diagnose and treat individual dogs and prevent and manage parvovirus in a shelter population.

Canine Distemper Virus

Learn how to recognize and manage canines distemper virus.