Search Search Search Topic Shelter Medicine Programs & Services (-) ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Programs & Operations Fundraising Managing People Resources Active FiltersASV Guidelines Group 9 Clear All Comprehensive Reference Book: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff This must-have shelter medicine resource includes information on management, animal husbandry, veterinary care, disease prevention and behavior. Do’s and Don’ts for Extending and Replacing Disinfectants Running low on disinfectant or can’t find your go-to? Try these tips to extend or replace your regular disinfectants. Give Foot Baths The Boot Foot baths may seem like a good idea, but this resource explains why they can often cause more problems than they solve -- and what to do instead. Sanitary Solution to Waste Removal What’s a shelter to do with all that animal waste? Try this efficient method of disposal. Infection Control in the Shelter Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread. They Did It: Enhanced Cageless Cat Housing with Local Landmark Décor The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter. How Shelter Pets Benefit from “Real-Life” Rooms Three animal welfare organizations with real-life rooms--where adoptable pets can relax and decompress--share the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for such spaces.