Pet Care

NEW YORK, June 15, 2007—Based 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 healthy—coupled with a strong dose of common sense.

NEW YORK—Keeping 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.

NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that Dr. Steven Zawistowski, CAAB, Science Advisor for the ASPCA, will participate in an upcoming panel “Topics on Pet Behavior” to be presented on Friday, July 23 by the Interdisciplinary Forum of Applied Animal Behavior & Premier Pet Products, Inc.

The program, which will take place from 1-5 p.m. ET at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., will include several panel discussions, including:

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today reminded pet parents and animal lovers to take the necessary precautions to ensure their pet’s traveling experience, whether by airplane or automobile, is pleasant and secure this vacation season.