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After a long day – or a long year – we all need a little pick-me-up to help us to unwind. Many of us indulge in aromatherapy for a little R&R. Aromatherapy, or essential oil therapy, uses aromatic essential oils to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. While a little lavender oil …
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News Category: Pet care
The BC SPCA is reminding the public of the importance of spaying or neutering their pets after 23 rabbits were recently surrendered to SPCA facilities in the Kootenays. The bunnies, who are between eight and 20 weeks old (with the exception of one adult), were brought into the East and West Kootenay shelters last month …
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You are ready to talk on that important Zoom meeting, hit the unmute button, and then your dog starts barking. A less than ideal situation! In times of working from home and video communications, stopping your dog from barking is an important skill to develop. Here is how: Understand why your dog barks The first …
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News Category: Pet care
There’s no doubt about it — Christmas is different this year. In light of COVID-19, reconciling what the holidays will look and feel like can be difficult. Whether your get-togethers are going to be smaller or if you’re spending time solo, times are going to be tough. Tack on the grief and stress that sometimes …
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News Category: Pet care
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 season. Christmas decorations A Christmas tree with tinsel, plus a …
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News Category: Pet care
Even though stray and community cats feel at home outside and would not do well in a shelter or home environment, they face many hazards outdoors. Wintertime is especially hazardous. Cats can struggle through the coldest months of the year to find enough food, water and shelter. Their ears and toes can easily get frostbitten …
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News Category: Pet care, Ways to help
While many people love to dress up, go trick-or-treating, or attend Halloween parties, it can be a tough time for our pets. From loud fireworks, to a non-stop ringing doorbell, along with people in costumes, the sensory overload can be stressful for our furry friends. Frightened animals are more likely to run away from home. …
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News Category: Pet care, Tip Tuesday
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all the good things in our life – like our pets. While Thanksgiving is a special time for loved ones and good food, it can also be a time of potential danger for our furry friends. Because Thanksgiving only comes once a year, your pet might not …
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News Category: Pet care
Diane Rodgers was looking for a long time to find a cat to adopt this year when she finally came upon Ke-Aloha’s picture on the BC SPCA adoption site in July. “I was charmed by the way she gazed straight into the camera, and there was another picture that showed her lounging on her side …
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News Category: Pet care
For many, Halloween is a fun time for candy, costumes, and fireworks. For animals, however, Halloween is one of the most frightful nights of the year – and not because of any ghosts or goblins. The loud noise of fireworks can be scary for pets and can also encourage aggressive behaviour in dogs. Approximately 49% …
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News Category: Pet care
