Search Search Search Topic Shelter Medicine Programs & Services (-) Intake & Preventive Care Keeping Pets in Homes Toxicology & Poison Control Active FiltersIntake & Preventive Care Group 9 Clear All Welfare of Cats 5 to 29 Months After Perineal Urethrostomy Cats undergoing PU do well in the home after surgery, showing long-term outcomes are good and earlier surgical intervention may be the best approach. They Did It: Engaging Visitors to Help Prevent URI in Shelter Cats Prevent URI in cats with this ingenious community engagement and education program from Nevada Humane Society. What Is Ivermectin? Discover how ivermectin is used in veterinary medicine and the potentially harmful side effects caused by accidental exposure in pets. Pyometra Surgery and Access to Veterinary Care Research shows pyometra, a life-threatening infection in unspayed dogs and cats, can be safely treated without specialized care, thereby increasing access to veterinary care. 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. Provide a Spectrum of Care to Increase Veterinary Access to More Clients Read about the importance of access to veterinary care and how it can help improve animal outcomes, empower pet owners, and help with veterinarian burnout. 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. Preventive Health Care & Vaccinations When vaccination protocols are appropriately developed and properly applied, they can be among the most important and lifesaving tools available to shelters. Vaccination in Shelter Animal Populations Check out these vaccination protocols for shelter animals, including frequency standards and how to vaccinate special populations. Do Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics Negatively Impact Private Practice Veterinarians? New research suggests low-cost veterinary clinics target pet owners who are not served by traditional private practices, improving access to veterinary care.