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Early wildfire season expected—don’t wait for an emergency, get prepared!

March 18, 2024

The provincial government has issued a warning to British Columbians that current conditions across the province could lead to an earlier-than-normal wildfire season. Members of the public are being encouraged to increase their own household emergency preparedness. Taking steps to include your pets in emergency planning is crucial to ensure your furry family members are …

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Signs of chocolate toxicity in your dog

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March 7, 2024

Most humans love indulging in their favourite chocolate treat but unfortunately, ingesting chocolate can result in significant illness for your dog. Chocolate is toxic for your dog because it contains both caffeine and a chemical called theobromine which are both from the methylxanthine family; two chemicals that dogs cannot metabolize as well as humans. While …

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Pigs as pets – what to know before adopting a mini pig

March 5, 2024

Mini pigs have grown in popularity and are often advertised as easy-to-care-for house pets. The reality is that caring for a pet pig comes with many challenges, and some so-called mini pigs may only stay mini for a short time! Consider these important points before adopting a mini pig. What is a mini pig? A …

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Five human medications dangerous to your pet

Ginger cat looking at a medicine capsule beside a open pill box.
March 4, 2024

Pet poisoning from over-the-counter and prescription human medications is much more common than you might think and can be very serious. Pets metabolize medications differently than people and drugs and herbal medications that are safe for us (and even children) may cause serious poisoning in pets. Dogs and cats are exposed to human medications when …

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