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Feline Spectrum Assessment in 4 Steps

FSA is a four-component process to help shelters know more about cats who enter with unknown histories and see how comfortable they are around people.

Feline Spectrum Assessment

Feline Spectrum Assessment (FSA) is a standardized and simple four-step process for assessing incoming cats that grew out of the ASPCA’s “Is This Cat Feral?” research.

Implement Feline Spectrum Assessment (FSA) at Your Shelter

The FSA resources page provides training modules, videos, a complete manual and forms so you can put the feline assessment to work in your shelter.

Spectrum of Care

Get resources on how to provide a continuum of care and improve access to veterinary services for dogs and cats.

Behavior Assessment of Animals for Spay/Neuter Intake

Learn intake flow and technique for assessing canine and feline behavior on arrival from transport prior to spay/neuter surgery

Teaching a Spectrum of Care in Veterinary School

Discover how The Ohio State Veterinary School incorporates instruction on a continuum of acceptable care that considers available evidence-based medicine while making veterinary care more accessible and affordable.

Feline Panleukopenia: Causes, Clinical Signs & Transmission

Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease of cats that can be found worldwide and requires strict isolation and aggressive supportive treatment.

How Veterinarians Can Provide a Spectrum of Care

This insightful podcast outlines the barriers to effectively providing a spectrum of care and the skills needed to overcome them.

Feline Communication

Discover how to read feline body language and use your own body to show cats you are a friend, not a foe.

Feline Enrichment

Make feline enrichment a part of every cat’s day with these simple and clever ideas, many of which can be folded into your regular shelter routine.