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Your pet can’t tell you when they are in pain or aren’t feeling well. They rely on their guardians to recognize the signs of illness and get them help when they need it. But knowing when your pet is ill isn’t easy. They often hide their symptoms in the early stages of an illness and …
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Just like humans, dogs experience anxiety. Whether it’s a fear of strangers, noises, or new surroundings, it can be challenging to help your fearful pet. But, luckily, with some time and effort, you can help soothe their fears and make them feel more at ease. “Fearful dogs suffer from pent-up mental and physical energy and …
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It’s a ‘bunny boom’! Right now, the BC SPCA has nearly twice as many rabbits in care as we had at this time last year. As a result, we’re in urgent need of both foster and forever homes for bunnies of all ages and sizes. Not sure if you’re ready for a rabbit (or two)? …
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Walking your dog is a daily activity, usually enjoyed by all parties involved. However, some pups are better at pulling than walking relaxed on a loose leash. Sound familiar? We reached out to AnimalKind accredited trainers to talk about why dogs pull and asked them to share humane training tips to help you teach your …
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The local dog park is a great place for you to play with your four-legged friend and enjoy the outdoors together. It’s also an opportunity for your pooch to connect with other dogs and socialize, and maybe for you to meet other dog-lovers in your community. In theory, everyone gets along at the dog park. …
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The BC SPCA is holding a special vaccination clinic today in a Downtown Eastside SRO after an outbreak of the potentially fatal canine parvovirus was confirmed in puppies being cared for in a building near Dunlevy Avenue and Powell Street. Three of the puppies have since died and the fourth is receiving intensive veterinary care. …
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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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Fall is in the air, which means brightly coloured leaves, cooler weather, and fun festivities, like Thanksgiving and Halloween. However, fall also brings new seasonal household items that pose a threat to the safety of our pets. In order, to keep your pets healthy and happy, here are some tips to help transform your home …
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Some pet guardians care for more than one furry family member, many are from different species such as cats, dogs, Guinea pigs, birds and rabbits. When an issue arises like flea or ticks, there may be temptation to give the same prescription or over-the-counter flea or tick medication that they purchased for their dog to …
Continue reading “Dangers of using your dog’s flea & tick medication on your cat”
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We all know it’s important to keep dogs and cats cool in the summer heat, but don’t forget that small animals like rabbits, rats and guinea pigs also need protection to avoid the dangers of heat and heat stroke. There are some simple things you can do to keep them cool and safe when temperatures …
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