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Animal Sheltering Magazine Articles
 

Shelter Medicine: Revisiting the Basics: The Importance of Sterilization
Spay/neuter services are at the heart of proactive efforts to reduce the number of animals entering shelters. Dr. Brenda Griffin discusses strategies for ensuring that animals are sterilized prior to adoption. More...

 
 

Knowing When to Nip it in the … Buds
A survey of scientific literature suggests the healthiest age to spay and neuter pets. More...

 
 

Keeping Babies from Having Babies
A pair of extensive studies confirms the benefits of pediatric sterilization. More...

 
 

A One-Shot Deal?
FDA approves sale of drug that sterilizes male animals without surgery, but the limitations of Neutersol may lead shelters to keep neutering the old-fashioned way. More...