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For many, Halloween is a fun time for candy, costumes and fireworks. For animals, however, it’s one of the most frightful nights of the year — and not because of any ghosts or goblins. Exploding fireworks can be terrifying for pets, farmed animals and wildlife. Research has suggested, for instance, that nearly half of dogs …
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News Category: Pet care
Whether we are young or just young at heart, candy and chocolate probably top the list of things we like most about Halloween! But, of course, those sweet snacks we enjoy so much are harmful to our pets. Try making these healthy treats instead for the four-legged trick-or-treaters in your lives. Canine candy corn All …
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Autumn 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. To keep your pets healthy and happy, here are some tips to help transform your home into a …
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Dog guardians want to take their pets with them everywhere, but sometimes, that is simply not possible. Maybe you are going out of town to a wedding, a family reunion, or on a trip overseas. Or maybe your workplace is not pet-friendly so your dog or cat must stay home alone during long workdays. In …
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Most guardians wonder how their dogs feel about them. Are they happy? Do they love me? Dogs may not be able to tell you how they feel, but there are many ways dogs show you. Tail wagging This one is a classic! Tail wagging can be a sign of a dog’s excitement and affection for …
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Patio season is here, and many breweries, restaurants, and cafes have welcoming decks and outdoor spaces where dogs can hang out with their guardians. But bringing your dog along to these places is only a good idea if you know your dog will enjoy it as much as you would. We asked AnimalKind accredited dog …
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Many dog guardians can relate to the difficulties of living with dogs who bark too much. Excessive barking can affect you, your neighbours, and for some, even your work. Stopping your dog from barking is an important skill to develop. Here is how: Understand why your dog barks The first step to stop those noisy …
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As temperatures increase it’s important to remember that dogs are susceptible to illnesses and injuries related to warm weather, like dehydration and heat stroke. Some dogs are more vulnerable to the heat than others, including those with thick fur coats, flat-faces, are obese or elderly. Below are the types of dogs who need to be …
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Every year, the BC SPCA responds to nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals left in vehicles on hot days. While we know pet owners love their animals and would never intentionally endanger them, pets can quickly suffer from heatstroke and even death when left in a vehicle during warm weather. The good news is, preventing …
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As summer temperatures rise, it becomes paramount to safeguard the health and comfort of small animals such as rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs, all of which are susceptible to the dangers of heat and potential heat stroke. These animals, often kept in enclosures indoors, rely on their caretakers to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures. …
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