Search Search Search Topic Shelter Medicine Programs & Services (-) Intake & Preventive Care Specific Medical Conditions Cruelty & Disasters Animal Fighting Keeping Pets in Homes Toxicology & Poison Control Active FiltersIntake & Preventive Care Group 9 Clear All 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Organized Dogfighting and Canine Babesiosis Discover the high-level results of an ASPCA study on canine Babesia gibsoni infections and dogfighting, including takeaways for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals. 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. Vaccination in Shelter Animal Populations Check out these vaccination protocols for shelter animals, including frequency standards and how to vaccinate special populations.