Pet Care

NEW YORK--Prescription medications for humans top the list of pet toxins for the fourth 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 2011, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, Ill. fielded more than 165,000 phone calls about pets exposed to possibly poisonous substances - and in almost 26 percent of those calls, the ASPCA aided in diagnosing and treating pets which accidentally ingested human medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter.

NEW YORK—With temperatures above normal in many parts of the country, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is urging all pet owners, especially those who live in multi-story residences, to place screens in their windows to prevent their pets from falling out—incidents commonly referred to as “high-rise syndrome.” Unscreened windows pose a serious danger primarily to cats, although dogs and other pets are also susceptible. These types of falls can result in serious injuries or even death.

NEW YORK—In response to the recent spike in pet food recalls, the ASPCA®'s (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Animal Poison Control Center has some suggestions on how to best keep two-legged and four-legged family members safe: 

NEW YORK—To mark the anniversary of the catastrophic tornado in Joplin, Mo., the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is teaming up with Joplin Humane Society to host a low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinic from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3 for dogs and cats of low-income pet owners from Joplin and surrounding areas. Appointments must be made in advance for the spay/neuter surgery, and the vaccine clinic is first-come, first-served from 12 noon to 3 p.m. each day.

NEW YORK—As the temperature starts to rise, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) reminds pet owners of simple ways to help animals beat the heat and have a happy and healthy summer.

NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that a telephone survey of more than 1,000 pet-owning households across the country has uncovered new data regarding how many pets have been lost, how many ultimately made it home, and how their guardians found them.

NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced a shared effort with LegalZoom.com to raise awareness of Pet Protection Agreements® and encourage pet owners to plan

NEW YORK— The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today opposed efforts by the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to institute a new rule that would prevent non-profit animal shelters from providing affordable veterinary care to their animals.

NEW YORK—In anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) urges pet owners to develop an emergency evacuation plan to keep their families and pets safe before the storm makes landfall on the East Coast.

NEW YORK—At the request of the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM), animal welfare agencies in the OEM's Animal Planning Task Force urge pet owners to develop an emergency evacuation plan to keep their families and pets safe before Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in New York City.