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Vet Tech Corner: Ocular Decontamination

When you're flushing the eyes of a wiggly pet, every minute seems like a lifetime. Do you really need to flush that long?

Animal Behavior Pathway Resources

If you have questions or comments about these behavior pathway resources and tools, please email shelterbehavior@aspca.org. We also hope you will let us know how these behavior pathway resources are used in your organization!

Bread Ingestion in Pets on the Rise

While baked bread likely won’t cause a life-threatening problem in pets, raw dough can be fatal. Learn why dough is dangerous and what to do if a dog or cat ingests it.

Legal Information

Here are the policies and guidelines from the ASPCA legal department.

Vet Tech Corner: LSD Toxicosis in Animals

Treatment for LSD exposure in animals is generally simple, and focuses on maintaining a safe environment for recovery.

Dextromethorphan Ingestion in Pets

Dextromethorphan is a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold, congestion, and flu medications, and pets who ingest it may need veterinary care.

Fewer Animals Available for Adoption May Mean More Animals Go Home

Discover how one organization increased cat adoptions by reducing the number of cats available for adoption.

5 Tips for Efficiently Managing a Large Intake

Utilize these steps to help ease stress on both animals and staff during a large intake.

Marijuana Toxicosis in Animals

Marijuana –or weed– exposure is common in pets, and though it's generally not life-threatening, the nature or amount of ingestion can complicate treatment.

ASPCA Survey Shows 83% of Pet Owners Are Impacted by Disasters, Fewer Than Half Have Preparedness Plans

New survey data released by the ASPCA underscores the importance of planning for pets ahead of disasters such as flooding, winter storms, tornadoes, and wildfires.

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