October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, otherwise known as Dogtober, and this year we want to shine a bright light on some of our extra special pups! Due to their differences and quirks, pups like these are, sadly, often overlooked in the shelters. But it’s important to know that these dogs are just as […]
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Cody’s Curious Case: What Caused This Pup’s Close Call?
This month, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC)’s Case of the Month takes a look into Cody, a one-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was not feeling himself one day. See how Cody’s symptoms lead to concern and how APCC helped in a scary situation. On December 12, 2020, at 5:00 PM, Cody’s pet parents […]
Our Pups Need Homes! Meet Rockstar and Blondie
Meet Rockstar and Blondie! These two special dogs need your help finding loving homes to each call their own. They’ve both made great progress with the help of the ASPCA and are so eager to find families now. Read more about these great pups and spread the word to help them get adopted today! Rockstar […]
Supplement makes (mouse) moms’ milk better; pups benefit for life
Giving mouse moms a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) while they are nursing provides physical and behavioral benefits to both mothers and pups, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Iowa. Mother mice given the NR supplement lost weight faster and produced more milk than mothers not fed NR. In addition […]