Recalls & Alerts

Thu, Nov 1 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

How you can assist shelters in need following the superstorm. After Hurricane Sandy tore through the East Coast, many shelters from Virginia to Canada were left in need of resources and help due to damage sustained during the superstorm… more ›

Mon, Oct 29 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

How to keep your pet safe in the event of hurricane evacuations. Recent weather events have called attention to the need for pet owners to have a pet emergency plan in place. As evacuations continue up and down the East Coast for Hurricane Sand… more ›

Sun, Oct 7 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Five easy ways to promote pet adoption throughout October. When individuals give a loving forever home to a furry companion, every day is a cause for celebrating pet adoption. And this month, the ASPCA and other rescue organizations are increas… more ›

Sat, Sep 15 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 2

Breeder's Choice Pet Foods issues alert for selected AvoDerm dog formulas. After a recall by a major pet food manufacturer due to potential salmonella contamination, BluePearl Veterinary Partners is recommending that pet owners keep a close wat… more ›

Wed, Aug 29 | By Amy Lieberman | 1

Get the facts to protect your pets. As the CDC reports a record-setting number of West Nile virus cases in humans this August, pet owners shouldn’t be overly concerned that their dogs and cats could contract the virus from mosquitoes. … more ›

Mon, Aug 27 | By Kristen Seymour | 2

Keep your pets calm and protected during storms. Our pets are an important part of the family, which means that just as you consider them in your plans for travel, you should also keep them in mind when considering safety strategies. The … more ›

Wed, Jul 11 | By Amy Lieberman

My Dog is Cool Campaign encourages pet lovers to step up advocacy. On a hot summer day in 2007, Brattleboro, Vermont resident Barry Adams saw a dog, visibly in distress, alone inside a locked car. He called animal control, and an office… more ›

Fri, Feb 10 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Human medications top recent list of harmful pet toxins. Most responsible pet owners are familiar with the common household substances that can be harmful to their four-legged friends — such as chocolate or insecticides. But according t… more ›

Tue, Jan 10 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Online thrift store teams up with ASPCA to help homeless pets. Many animal lovers want to find ways to do more for four-legged friends in need. And thanks to a new partnership between the ASPCA and WebThriftStore.com, those individuals n… more ›

Mon, Jan 2 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 3

Nominations are open for nationwide canine contest. To pet parents, every dog is heroic — providing love and affection for their humans each day. But certain canines go above and beyond the human-animal bond to protect and serve their … more ›