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Everyone deserves a little TLC (especially during these times), and that includes your beloved pooch. Giving your dog a massage is a great way to help alleviate any tension and pain they might have, as well as helps to strengthen your bond. In celebration of International Self-Care Day, here are some reasons and tips to …
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News Category: Pet care
The BC SPCA has launched a No Hot Pets campaign to remind British Columbians of the dangers of leaving their pets in a hot vehicle. “This summer, our animal protection officers have already responded to 642 calls to rescue animals in distress in hot cars,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of communications for the BC …
News Category: Pet care
A warm summer day may seem like the perfect time for a long walk with your furry friend. A breezy day with temperatures hovering around 25C may not seem dangerous but imagine if you were walking barefoot on hot sand or pavement! That’s how it feels for your pet on a warm day. Cats and …
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News Category: Pet care
As air quality advisories come up across the province due to wildfires, it’s worth taking precautions to ensure our pets are as comfortable as humans are in the haze and summer heat. When air quality advisories are issued, many of the same warnings for humans tend to apply for cats, dogs and other animals. This …
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Suppose you unexpectedly face a scary wildlife encounter or an aggressive dog on your off-leash walk and need to call your dog back immediately. Do you have an effective, distraction-proof recall? An emergency recall can be life-saving and it is the one essential skill for you and your dog to master. An emergency recall is …
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It doesn’t take long to put your pet in a harmful situation when left in a vehicle on a warm or hot day. Below are common concerns and tips to advocate for pet safety. How long is too long in a hot or warm car? Owners and caretakers may believe they’re doing their furry friend …
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News Category: Pet care, Tip Tuesday
The BC SPCA strongly encourages people to leave pets at home in hot weather. However, if you do have customers who have brought pets with them, here are some of the ways you can help. Some businesses might be limited by municipal bylaws, but there are still opportunities to keep pets out of warm cars. …
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Hot weather can be fun to enjoy with our furry companions, but it’s important to remember your pet’s needs in warmer weather. Humans can choose to go inside or seek shade if it’s hot out, but pets don’t always have that option. “Our pets often depend on us to make those choices for them,” says …
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Northern Noses Dog Training recently relocated from Fort St. James to Kamloops, becoming the only dog training company to hold BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation in the Thompson-Okanagan. The AnimalKind accreditation program recognizes companies committed to high animal welfare and provides information for dog guardians looking for skilled dog trainers who use science-based, humane training methods. Amy …
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News Category: Pet care
The warmer weather of summer brings with it a number of fun outdoor activities, including everything from days at the beach to hiking to gardening in your backyard. However, these summertime activities also bring new opportunities for potential pet exposures to harmful and dangerous substances. There are a number of items that we often use …
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