ASPCA Blog: Hot Off the Presses: This Week's ASPCA News Alert

PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE: OTHER CONTAMINANTS MAY BE INVOLVED
Since the massive pet food recall on March 16, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has been flooded with calls from pet parents and animal professionals alike. Based on data we’ve collected, clinical signs in cats affected by the contaminated foods are not fully consistent with the ingestion of rat poison—suggesting that other contaminants may be involved.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: MANY HAPPY RETURNS
When Linda Visnaw’s beloved rat terrier, Max, passed away, she knew that another dog would come into her life when the time was right.

ASPCA ON THE NET: Q & A WITH DR. RANDALL LOCKWOOD
Check out our expert on Encyclopedia Britannica.com’s Advocacy for Animals blog.

DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK’S CHAT WITH ASPCA PET POISON EXPERTS?
The next best thing to being there—read a transcript outlining our experts’ answers to your questions about potentially poisonous substances.

USE YOUR PURCHASING POWER TO HELP ANIMALS—ON ASPCA DAY AND EVERY DAY!
Every time you make a purchase with the ASPCA credit card, you’re supporting efforts to prevent animal cruelty.

MISSOURI TRYING TO IMPROVE NEGLECT LAW
SB 73 and companion bill HB 157 will remove the requirement that an animal must be harmed substantially before a person can be found guilty of animal neglect. The Missouri Senate held a hearing on SB 73 earlier this week, and soon will be voting to pass it out of the Judiciary Committee!