Topic: American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals

The True Cost of Owning a Pet

How much is that doggy (or kitty, or birdie) in the windowHow much is that doggy (or kitty, or birdie) in the window really? The total price tag is probably a lot more than you think.One look at those puppy-dog eyes and ...
Plants and flowers can be dangerous for curious dogs, who might take a bite of a blossom or leaf thinking it's edible. African Daisy Recommended as dog-friendly by the ASPCA, the African daisy is a type of annual flower that comes in ...

Feeding Cats

When it comes to feeding cats , there are certain guidelines recommended by veterinarians in order to ensure proper health and longevity of feline companions. However, the ASPCA recommends that all cats be fed twice daily, and that the daily portion on ...

Great gift ideas for dog lovers

Here are my top 10 gifts for just about any dog lover: The ASPCA and Human Society are good choices, but there are also many smaller, local groups, as well as breed-specific rescue groups. My personal favorites include anything by Cesar Millan ...

How to tell if a cat is a stray

Sylvester appears on your doorstop one day and with little more than a glance, you know that this cat is a stray. Sometimes families are so financially stressed they feel they have to give up their cat because they can?t afford to ...
Symptoms of urinary tract infections in cats include squatting for a long time but only producing a tiny bit of urine; blood-tinged urine; crying out when urinating or starting to urinate in places other than the litter box. According to Cat Owner's ...

Best cat health books

There are many cat health books out there on the market. One such good book is Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by veterinary author Debra M. Eldredge. What to do if your cat is stung by an insect Treating your cat for ...
Munchkin cats are one of the hottest cat breeds in North America since their beginnings in the early 1990s. According to ?ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats?, this gene has also appeared in the UK during the 1930s and in the USSR during ...
In 2007, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center received more than 130,000 calls. If you use fabric softener sheets, keep them away from your pet pals. APCC experts say that the zinc in just one penny can cause kidney failure and damage ...

How cats get fleas

Fleas are about the size of a pinhead and look reddish-brown, according to Pet Cats Online . The ASPCA says these insects are the most common external parasite to bother pets. How to know if your cat has fleas If you don?t ...
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