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Moldy Food Dangers to Pets

At the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, not a day goes by that a call doesn’t come in about a tremoring dog or cat.

Urine Drug Screens for Pets: What You Need to Know

Is an OTC urine drug screen effective in treating animals who may have been exposed to drugs? The APCC says "yes" and explains how and why they should be used.

3 Tips for Intake and Operations at a Temporary Shelter

Managing a temporary shelter can be an overwhelming task. Follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR)

Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More?

Discover the research results from an ASPCA study on food aggression in dogs who have experienced food scarcity.

Top 10 Tips for Effective Animal Shelter Employee Recognition & Appreciation

Learn how to integrate staff recognition into your operations to show appreciation for your staff’s commitment and improve engagement and retention.

4 Effective Strategies to Adopt Out Foster Kittens

Learn four effective ways to find homes for foster kittens, including Adoption Ambassadors, mega-adoption events, pet supply stores and relocation.

Hazardous or Harmless? Discover Which Fall Plants Are Toxic to Pets

Some popular fall plants like mums can be toxic to pets—find out which of these ten autumn beauties might be dangerous to dogs, cats, or horses.

How to Use Online Orientation for More Foster Parents, Less Staff Burden

Read how online orientation can increase your pool of foster families and decrease the burden on your staff and resources.

When Not to Use Emetics in Dogs and Cats

This article explains when emetics shouldn’t be used, and what to do when inducing emesis in cats and dogs goes wrong.

Top 4 July 4th Pet Toxins

Fireworks, food, lawn products and pool chemicals: Do you know how to treat these top July 4 toxicities? Read tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center