NEW YORK, April 18, 2007The 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 overand, as such, pet parents need to stay alert to new developments as well as the health of their pets.
NEW YORKThere 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.
NEW YORK--Human medications have topped the list of pet toxins for the third year in a row, according to a new list released today by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®). In 2010, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, Ill. fielded more than 167,000 phone calls about pets exposed to possibly poisonous substances - and in almost 25 percent of those calls the ASPCA aided in diagnosing and treating pets who accidentally ingested human medications.
WHO: Healthy pit bulls and pit bull mixes between the ages of three months and six years
WHAT: Free spay/neuter surgery, and free vaccinations and micro-chipping for all pit bulls and pit bull mixes who have the surgery. They will also receive free K9 camouflage “doggie gear,” a post-operative “honorable discharge” and other awards for completing the mission.
WHEN: In addition to every Tuesday and Thursday, “Operation Pit” will also take place on the following Sundays: March 20, April 10, May 1.
WHO/WHAT: Pet owners are invited to bring their older cats and dogs (cats over seven years, dogs over five) to the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital for a free blood pressure screening. The screenings are being offered free of charge on Saturday, April 9 to commemorate the ASPCA's 145th anniversary of serving NYC's companion animals.
WHEN: Saturday, April 9 from 9am - 5pm ET (by appointment only)
WHERE: The ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128
WHO: The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics are hosting a Block Party at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building Plaza in Harlem on Saturday, April 16, 2011 to increase awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering New York City's furry friends. The day-long event offers free pet services for the community, along with giveaways, a special "Kids Zone", and the opportunity to speak with ASPCA experts about pet health.
NEW YORK--As the weather warms up, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) wants to remind pet owners that there are ways to help pets beat the heat while having a happy and healthy summer.
NEW YORK--The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today released findings from a recent study on the use of ID tags by pet owners. Written by two ASPCA experts and published in the September 2011 issue of Preventative Veterinary Medicine, the study found that while 80 percent of pet owners report that they believe it is either very or extremely important for animals to wear ID tags, only 33 percent of that population report always having ID tags on their pets.
NEW YORK--Keeping pets safe on Halloween shouldn't be a scary endeavor, and to help prepare pet owners for the creepy and the kooky, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) released a list of the top five threats to pets on Halloween.
NEW YORK--The holiday season is a time for family, friends and feasts, but the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) wants to remind pet owners that this time of year can also pose dangers for the four-legged members of the household.
