Search Search Search Topic (-) Shelter Medicine Programs & Services ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Infectious Disease Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Foster Care Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Fighting Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Programs & Operations Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Toxicology & Poison Control Active FiltersShelter Medicine Group 9 Clear All Use a Food Calculator Use this calculator to determine the correct amount of food for dogs and cats based on weight and life stage How Animal Shelters Can Prepare for and Respond to Pet Food Recalls Discover simple protocols animal shelters can use to manage dog and cat food recalls. How to Treat Chocolate Ingestion in Dogs The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center explains the right treatment plans for various chocolate exposures in dogs and cats. Infection Control in the Shelter Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread. Diagnosing and Treating Parvovirus in the Shelter Canine parvovirus is diagnosed by an evaluation of the animal's symptoms and clinical laboratory tests. Learn to diagnose and treat this serious illness. Clinical Features and Outcomes of Strangulating Hair Mats in Dogs Learn how forensic veterinarians studied the clinical features and radiographic characteristics of chronically matted hair and strangulating hair mats in dogs and what it might mean for practicing veterinarians. 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. Tips to Prevent and Manage Canine Parvovirus in the Shelter Here are tips, gathered into four categories, to help keep your population healthier when parvo is a concern. 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. Shelter Medicine Consults and Support for Animal Shelters Contact the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services team for help with questions ranging from parvovirus to sanitation to population management. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page next ›