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4 Harmful Thanksgiving Foods for Pets

Keep your animals safe. Find out how to treat Thanksgiving pet poisons, including onions, garlic, turkey bones, bouillon and baked goods.

2025 ASPCA Research Grants

ASPCA research grants develop cutting-edge knowledge in animal welfare. Learn more about this year's opportunities.

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Practitioner Pathway Mentorship for ABVP Board Certification

The ASPCA is thrilled to launch a mentorship program to support veterinarians working toward ABVP Shelter Medicine Practice (SMP) certification via the Practitioner Pathway.

They Did It: Opening an Adoptions Café Right in the Shelter

Lucky visitors can grab a cup of coffee and relax with some sweet feline company in a Sacramento shelter’s catfé.

Drunk and Disorderly: Ethanol and Yeast Dough Intoxications

Alcoholic drinks and yeast dough both have the potential to cause toxicity in pets, but unfortunately pets seem to find both quite palatable.

The Overdose Dangers of Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers are cardiac drugs that are commonly used in veterinary medicine. They are also the cause of common, dangerous overdoses in pets.

APCC Toxin Exposure Triage Sheet

This triage sheet was created for veterinary clinics needing fast, thorough information about pets who have ingested a toxic substance.

ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI)

The Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI) is an ASPCA program that provides grants, free consultations and training to brick-and-mortar shelters, non-profit veterinary clinics, and Indigenous communities.

Why Sugary Candy is Dangerous to Dogs

The sugar in concentrated candy, such as gumdrops, can create a water and electrolyte imbalance and lead to serious problems in dogs.

AVC in Education and Practice

Review research by universities and other organizations that can help increase access to veterinary care for the benefit of pets, pet owners, and veterinarians.