Search Search Search Topic Spay/Neuter (-) Surgery Patient Care Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Adoption & Placement Foster Care Programs & Operations Keeping Pets in Homes Active FiltersSurgery Group 9 Clear All New Research Shows Ovarian Pedicle Tie Safe in Feline Spay Surgery Learn more about spaying female cats with the ovarian pedicle tie (OPT) technique, which can be performed 30% faster than traditional sutures with comparable hemorrhaging risks. Ideal Age of Spay/Neuter The risk of surgical complications is less with pediatric spay/neuter. Read these articles to find out more. A Pup Named Pumpernickel is ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s 500,000th Patient As of October 11, 2022, half a million animals have been spayed and neutered by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA). The landmark patient was a puppy named Pumpernickel. Preparedness for Spay/Neuter Emergencies This material covers implementing a CPR protocol for your spay/neuter clinic, as well as a free step-by-step guide to use in case of emergency hemoabdomen. Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Dogs These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform a spay surgery on female dogs. Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Cats These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform spay surgeries on female cats. Guiding Dogs Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination This video series will show you how to safely and comfortably handle, approach, and guide dogs through spay/neuter procedures including approach, determining alteration status, and intake. Special Considerations for Community Cats at S/N Clinics Guide Get this downloadable guide that explains the specific needs of community cats in a spay/neuter clinic. Spay/Neuter Surgery for Male Dogs These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform a neuter surgery on male dogs. Spay/Neuter Surgical Complications This online course covers surgical complications that may arise while performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter.