1. The document provides guidelines for international spay/neuter field clinics, covering topics such as pre-operative planning, supplies, surgical protocols, anesthesia, post-operative care, and recovery monitoring. 2. Proper sterilization of instruments and maintaining aseptic technique during surgery are emphasized as critical for reducing post-operative complications. 3. Thermoregulation of patients is identified as a major concern, as hypothermia is a common post-operative complication; keeping patients warm and dry during and after surgery is advised.

1. International Spay Neuter Field Clinic GuidelinesIntroduction

2. Planning

3. Community organization

4. Local veterinary community

5. Community outreach

6. Cultural sensitivity

7. Language skills available throughout clinic