NEW YORKThe ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced its support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plan to increase the safety of spot-on flea and tick treatments for cats and dogs.
NEW YORK, March 21, 2007The ASPCA continues to monitor the pet food recall situation, both through sick animals being admitted to its Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital (BMAH) in New York City, as well as through cases reported to its Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, Ill.
NEW YORK, March 23, 2007Based on new reports issued by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that rodent poison was found in laboratory testing of the tainted pet food recalled last week, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), through its Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), has the following information to provide to the public:
NEW YORK, March 31, 2007Yesterday, news conferences held by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Menu Foods, Inc., confirmed suspicions by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) that a contaminant other than aminopterin may be responsible for the illnesses and deaths of animals that ingested the recently-recalled contaminated foods.
NEW YORKOn October 3, 2009, Diamond Pet Foods announced that it was voluntarily recalling Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Food and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food. The recalled bags are coded: RAF0501A22X, RAF0501A2X, RAH0501A22X, and RAH0501A2X. The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is asking all pet parents to ensure that they are not feeding these recalled products to their cats, and to immediately return any recalled food to the place of purchase.
NEW YORK, April 10, 2007The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today issued an urgent alert to pet parents that if they have not already done so, it is imperative for them to discontinue use of the recalled foods immediately.
NEW YORKPlaguing local homes and businesses alike, the recent bedbug epidemic has many people concerned about the well-being of their families, homes, and even pets. For worried pet owners, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) provides valuable information about these insects and how to protect pets from an infestation.
NEW YORK, June 15, 2007Based on news reports that the
U. S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regards widespread contamination of pet food with acetaminophen to be unlikely, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) believes that pet parents can ease their guard somewhat against another mass pet food recall related to this issue. However, the organization today reiterated that vigilance is the key to keeping their pets safe and healthycoupled with a strong dose of common sense.
NEW YORKKeeping your pets safe on Halloween doesn’t have to be tricky. The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) offers the following tips to help pet parents avoid potential hazards as they celebrate Halloween this October.
