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I’d really like to adopt a cat, but I already have a dog. Is that a problem? Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can live in harmony. Here are a few tips for selecting a feline housemate for your dog. 1.) Choose a cat previously socialized to dogs. Most cats can adapt to dogs …
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News Category: Adoption, Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
It can be a challenge to make sure your pet is getting the exercise they need to stay healthy in cooler temperatures — especially if some situations don’t allow you and your four-legged friend to go outside. “You’d be surprised at how much activity your pet can get indoors,” says Karen van Haaften, BC SPCA …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Tip Tuesday
It’s common for older pets to get overlooked at shelters with kittens and puppies also hoping for their forever homes. Cats and dogs are considered “senior” or “mature” at around the age of seven. “Often what we’ll see in the shelters is these young little puppies and kittens coming in, and everybody runs to them,” …
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News Category: Adoption, Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Tip Tuesday
It’s a festive time of year for humans, but it can be a tricky time for the animals in our lives. Whether it’s décor, plants, or the hustle and bustle at home, there are certain things guardians need to be aware of when celebrating the ‘howliday’ season. “No one wants their furry family members to …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Tip Tuesday
As the weather becomes colder across the province, the BC SPCA is reminding pet guardians not to forget their furry family members during the chilliest months of the year. For instance, when walking your dog, guardians might want to watch for the salt or sand used to make driving and walking safer for humans. “When …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Tip Tuesday
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Humans are familiar with this adage, but did you know an apple a day for a dog doesn’t necessarily pave the way for good health? “While fruits are considered a healthy choice for humans, that’s not the case for our canine friends, who have different dietary needs,” …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
The City of Maple Ridge is renewing their commitment to assist the BC SPCA’s Maple Ridge Branch with resources for the SPCA’s cat spay and neuter program over the next two years. “With this generous funding from the city we are able to resume our low-income program for residents of Maple Ridge, and Katie’s Place …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
A microchip is the most reliable form of permanent identification you can provide your pet. With 1 in 3 pets going missing in their lifetime, a microchip can be the difference in getting a lost pet back home to their family. But how much do we really know about them? The BC Pet Registry is …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
It’s Global Cat Day, and with winter just around the corner, community cats could use a helping hand. Even though stray and community cats feel at home outside, they can struggle through the winter months to find enough food, water and shelter. If you are feeding an unsocialized outdoor cat, here are some steps you …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Ways to help
