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National Pet ID Week is April 17-23. Without permanent identification, it is nearly impossible to identify lost animals and reunite them with their families. Approximately 83% of cats and 39% of dogs cannot be traced to their guardian with thousands of stray animals taken to Canadian shelters annually. In recent microchip scanning events, over 20% of …
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Just like humans, your pet can suffer from allergies. Pet allergies typically come in two forms – food allergies and environmental allergies, with the latter being more common. Because different types of pet allergies share similar symptoms, it’s best to seek advice from your veterinarian to determine what’s affecting your pet and the best treatment options. Environmental allergies Just like people, many …
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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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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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Are essential oils problematic if you have pets? The short answer is yes, but the type of essential oil and its concentration play a factor in how sick your dog or cat and other pets can get. What are essential oils? Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. One of the most popular is lavender, known …
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Outdoor cats live in communities across B.C. Some have guardians but, sadly, many do not. Whenever possible, we look to trap, spay/neuter and re-home unowned community cats and recommend that pet cats be kept indoors for their own health and safety. Some community cats, however, have been born and raised outdoors and never socialized to …
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