Pet Care

ASPCA Advises Pet Parents to Pause Before Cooking Up a Storm

NEW YORK, April 4, 2007—As investigations into several aspects of the recent pet food recall continue—including any link between melamine, the toxin identified in the contaminated foods, and renal failure in pets, especially cats—the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has received several inquiries from concerned pet parents regarding the safety of homemade diets for their pets.

ASPCA Alerts Consumers About Blue Buffalo Pet Food Recall

NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was notified today about a voluntary pet food recall issued by The Blue Buffalo Company.  The affected products include Wilderness Chicken Dog food, Basics Salmon Dog food and Large Breed Adult Dog products. Recent reports have indicated that these recipes may contain higher levels of Vitamin D, which can cause hypercalcemia, a serious, if not fatal illness in dogs.

ASPCA Joins TD Bank and New York Public Library Branches to Provide Affordable Pet Health Services in November

WHO & WHAT: The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that its Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics are working with local branches of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, and the New York Public Library to promote and provide free or low-cost spay/neuter services for New York City’s cats and dogs.

WHEN & WHERE: TD Bank Day *Each location is at or near a TD Bank; services and giveaways are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Breaking News From FDA Confirms ASPCA's Suspicions on Pet Food Toxin

NEW YORK, March 30, 2007— Three days ago, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) cautioned that aminopterin was an unlikely suspect in the illnesses and deaths of animals that ingested the recently-recalled contaminated foods—a suspicion that was today confirmed by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

ASPCA Advises Caution As Pet Food Recall Crisis Grows

NEW YORK, March 27, 2007—Since Menu Foods announced its massive pet food recall on March 16, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has been flooded with calls from concerned pet parents and animal welfare professionals alike. Call volume at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), which is based in its Midwest Office in Urbana, Ill., has increased significantly over the past 10 days—approximately 14 percent—and the ASPCA’s veterinary toxicologists have been carefully analyzing data from these calls.

As Pet Food Recall Expands, ASPCA Warns Crisis Not Over: More Cases May Be Seen

NEW YORK, May 3, 2007—With Menu Foods yesterday greatly expanding its recall of pet food products due to new evidence of cross-contamination, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today warned pet parents that this crisis is far from over, and urged them to watch their pets closely for any symptoms that may be related to the recall.

ASPCA Issues Urgent Advisory As Pet Food Recall Widens Contaminant Found In New Protein Supplement--Not Just Wheat Gluten--for Pet Food

NEW YORK, April 18, 2007—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today urgently reminded pet parents that the pet food recall crisis, which started almost five weeks ago, is far from over—and, as such, pet parents need to stay alert to new developments as well as the health of their pets.

Turkey & Tinsel & Mistletoe

NEW YORK—There is nothing better than gathering with family and friends for the holidays — eating, drinking, and putting up festive decorations. While enjoying this time of year, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) wants pet owners to be aware of potential hazards that certain treats and décor can pose to our furry friends. 

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