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Common and Not-So-Common Valentine’s Day Toxicities for Pets

Read through the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s list of common and not-so-common Valentine’s Day toxicities.

5-HTP and Pets: A Potentially Lethal Combination

5-HTP is popularly used for appetite suppression, mood enhancement and relieving insomnia. But when pets get into supplements, serious problems can occur.

ASPCA APCC Animal Toxicology and Poison Control

Animal toxicology experts provide information for veterinarians on top toxins, medication, food, indoor and outdoor risks and treatment plans.

Most Common Toxicologic Causes of Tremors in Cats

For cats, the most common toxic cause of tremors ispermethrin. Find out the other toxins that cause tremors in cats.

Bread Ingestion in Pets on the Rise

While baked bread likely won’t cause a life-threatening problem in pets, raw dough can be fatal. Learn why dough is dangerous and what to do if a dog or cat ingests it.

Online Learning Courses from the ASPCA Learning Lab

Shelter staff and volunteers will benefit from these short online courses designed to enrich the lives of shelter dogs and encourage good behavior.

Top Tips for Volunteer Success in an Animal Shelter or Rescue

Read our top tips for finding, motivating, and retaining one of your most important assets – your animal shelter volunteers.

Animal Shelter and Community Medicine Journals for Publication

Learn about the Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health, the only journal focused on shelter and community medicine practice.

Diagnostic Test Selection in an Animal Shelter Setting

Learn more about how to choose the appropriate veterinary diagnostic test and when to use them in the shelter.

Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips for Vets and Pets

The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center provides 5 top tips for veterinarians and other animal-health experts to safety navigate Halloween tricks and treats