Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Grants Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Equine Cruelty & Disasters Keeping Horses Safe Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Support Board Certification ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Nutrition Vaccination Parasite Control Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Feline Retroviruses Ringworm Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Canine Parvovirus Heartworm Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Testing & Diagnosis Understanding Disease Spread Isolation vs. Quarantine Sanitation How-To Guides Cleaners & Disinfectants Facility Use & Design Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Surgery & Dentistry Toxicology & Poison Control Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Clear All Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA The ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) team works to improve the health and welfare of animals by strengthening shelter medicine programs and expanding access to veterinary care. Spay/Neuter Surgery Simplified The suite of "simplified" videos talks through these procedures, without getting too deep into the intricacies that only a surgeon needs to understand. The Rescue Effect: Resources for Adopt A Shelter Cat Month Approximately 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters in 2023—a record high. The work you do on the front lines every day is critical in caring for these animals in need. But it takes all of us to turn the tide and create a positive ripple throughout shelters nationwide. Key Elements for Successful Communal Cat Rooms The success of a group cat room is directly tied to stress control. Strategies for Placing Special Needs Horses If you're finding homes for special needs horses, check out these winning suggestions and strategies from equine rescues. 4 Tips to Raise Confident, Well-Adjusted Kittens Download tips to help foster and adoptive families with kitten-care advice for trimming nails, riding in carriers, and socialization. ASPCA Increases Nationwide Equine Adoption Efforts with Addition of The Right Horse Initiative Learn about the ASPCA’s addition of The Right Horse Initiative to our roster of lifesaving programs. Disaster Response Training Check out these online and in-person trainings to prepare you for emergency and disaster situations. They Did It: Easy & Accessible Cat Enrichment Download these easy conversation guides to help with nonjudgmental animal shelter adoption counseling that uses positive, inclusive language to build trust and increase adoptions. Laundry Detergent Ingestion Case Study Laundry detergent ingestion can cause serious problems. This article contains tips and a treatment strategy case study. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous … Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Current page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 … Next page next ›