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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests people who are looking for "man's best friend" to check out the millions of dogs at local shelters across the country. |
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Prevention is key to avoiding accidental ingestion of antifreeze! |
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Thousands of cats and dogs needlessly suffer and many die each year by accidental ingestion of household poisons, including popular houseplants and and common foods. Most pet owners are unaware that small amounts of chocolate, onions, vitamins, antidepressants, macadamia nuts, and bread dough can be dangerous. |
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The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in partnership with the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) is leading a nationwide campaign to warn cat owners about the dangers of Easter lilies and certain other types of lilies. |
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This list contains plants that have not been reported as having systemic effects on the animals or as having intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. |
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A listing of plants that are poisonous to dogs and cats, from the ASPCA Poison Control Center. |
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Here are some tips for keeping your pets out of danger during the holiday season. |
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ASPCA Poison Control Center
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, an operating division of the ASPCA, is the only animal-oriented poison control center in North America. Established in 1978, the Center is the only facility of its kind staffed by veterinarians, including board-certified veterinary toxicologists. Located in Urbana, Illinois, the specially trained staff provides assistance to pet owners and specific diagnostic and treatment recommendation to veterinarians pertaining to toxic chemicals and dangerous plants, products or substances 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. In 2001, the Center handled over 65,000 cases. The Center also provides extensive veterinary toxicology expert consulting on a wide away of subjects includes legal cases, formulation issues, product liability, and regulatory reporting. The phone number for the hotline is 1-888-4-ANI-HELP and the website is http://www.aspca.org/apcc.
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