Prospect Animal Hospital

01/09/2025

Plants are a great way to spruce up your home, but here are some plants that are toxic for your animals.

Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Did your pet eat chocolate, xylitol, or another potentially poisonous substance?

01/06/2025

Learn more about Avian influenza (H5N1) in cats, and how to prevent it.

Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus, including barn and feral cats, indoor cats, and big cats in zoos and in the wild (e.g., mountain lions, tigers, leopards, and bobcats).

12/31/2024

Happy New Year from Dr. Dodin and the staff of Prospect Animal Hospital!!

12/24/2024

Happy holidays from Dr. Dodin and the staff of Prospect Animal Hospital!

12/18/2024

Interested in having a more humane holiday but don't know how? We've got an easy checklist for you! 🔔❄️🎁

Keep factory farming out of your holiday festivities for a more humane holiday season.

12/11/2024

Have a senior pet or about to adopt one? Here's some tips for caring for your little friend.

To keep your pet feeling their best as they reach their golden years, our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offer five tips to help make these next years the best ones yet!

12/04/2024

We're all in a rush during the holiday season. We don't want you to let your guard down though. Make sure to slow down to read about these holiday and winter toxins! ❄️🌨️🍬🙀🐶☠️

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is easy to let your guard down when it comes to preventing toxic exposures to your pet. While the holidays bring more challenges to the already difficult winter months, we cannot forget about indoor and outdoor toxin concerns frequently seen thi...

11/27/2024

Want your furry friends to feel thankful like you are? Keep these safety tips handy!🦃🍗🙏

Thanksgiving can feel hectic, so to give you a leg up on this holiday, our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center have you covered with some tips on how to make your Thanksgiving a pet-safe meal!

11/20/2024

Planning a trip? Make sure your pet doesn't get into these everyday essentials in your bag. 💊🚬🪙🍬

Unfortunately, some of the items we commonly pack in our bags can be life-threatening to pets. That’s why our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center created this list of common travel-related pet toxins to keep in mind the next time you are packing.

11/13/2024

Any bunny parents out there? Here are some common toxins to watch out for.

Our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center want to keep pets of all forms safe, even our smaller friends like rabbits. Check out this list of common rabbit toxins to keep your pet feeling safe, happy and healthy!

11/06/2024

Pit bulls are some of the friendliest, most lovable dogs!

We’re celebrating one of our favorite days of the year, National Pit Bull Awareness Day! In honor of this paw-liday, we wanted to take some time to clarify some misconceptions and share the truth about pit bulls.

10/31/2024

10/23/2024

Don't let that doggie get into your child's backpack...

Check out these safety tips from ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center experts to keep your pets safe this back-to-school season.

10/16/2024

Keeping your pet safe and cared for during natural disasters.

This Disaster Preparedness Month, we are urging pet parents to get prepared for any storm that may come their way. Read our list of items to pack and our tips on keeping pets calm.

10/09/2024

We're mid spooky season! 👻 Be aware of these scary pet hazards.

Keep your pets safe, happy and healthy this fall with these tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center!

10/02/2024

Spooky season is upon us, so we'll all need some tips on how to keep our little furry friends safe. 🎃👻🦇

Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. Our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center recommend taking these simple precautions to keep your pets safe, happy and healthy this Halloween.

09/25/2024

Ever wonder what kinds of plants are harmful to your pet and which ones are safe? Here's a list...

Our handy list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract.

09/18/2024

When are mushrooms harmless, and when are they harmful? 🍄🍄

With thousands of different mushroom species, it can be difficult to determine which mushrooms are safe for pets and which are toxic. That’s why our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center are sharing these tips with pet parents!