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Normal TPR for Dogs and Cats

Download our free poster showing the normal temperature, pulse and respiratory rate (TPR) for dogs and cats. Post this for information at a glance.

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff

Get dog and cat behavior tips from leading experts in shelter medicine, applied animal behavior and shelter operations.

Overdoses of Oral Chondroprotective Agents

Oral chondroprotective agents such as glucosamine and chondroitin have been used for years in veterinary care; this article explains the benefits and dangers.

Daily Monitoring of Communal Cat Rooms

Daily monitoring is essential because it helps you focus on the compatibility of cats in the group and make adjustments for the cats' welfare.

Outfitting and Enriching Communal Cat Rooms

A group room affords cats a sense of control over their environment, thus eliminating a major source of stress for sheltered cats.

Selecting Healthy, Compatible Cats for Communal Rooms

Along with healthy cats, a successful communal group requires compatible (or, at least, not incompatible) cats. Here's how to find them.

Scent Games for Canine Enrichment

Keeping dogs enriched while they are in your care is crucial to their well-being. Try out our DIY scent game made with free and inexpensive materials.

Jobs at the ASPCA

Are you a shelter professional or animal-welfare worker who would like to take your commitment to animals to the next level? The ASPCA is hiring!

Most Commonly Used Emergency & Disaster Acronyms

Disaster acronyms got you confused? Use our handy glossary to help you decipher what a JITT and a JFO are.

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.