Search Search Search Topic Shelter Medicine (-) Programs & Services ASV Guidelines (-) Intake & Preventive Care Keeping Pets in Homes Active FiltersPrograms & Services Group 9 Intake & Preventive Care Group 9 Clear All 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. Diagnosing and Treating Parvovirus in the Shelter Canine parvovirus is diagnosed by an evaluation of the animal's symptoms and clinical laboratory tests. Learn to diagnose and treat this serious illness. 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. Animal Appetite Monitoring Form This form can help shelter staff monitor the appetites of individual animals.