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Kitten season is the time of year when the most kittens come into SPCA care. Female cats go into heat when the days get longer and can have multiple litters starting in early spring until the fall. Stray and feral cats that live outdoors and owned cats that go outside will find each other. Females …
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Hugo is recovering at the Vancouver SPCA after having surgery to remove about 100 hair bands and elastics from his stomach. He is the second cat in two weeks to arrive at the branch after eating non-food material. Some cats who have a long-term habit of eating non-food items have a compulsive disorder called Pica. …
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The BC SPCA is reminding members of the public to make sure pets are safely secured in their vehicle when travelling this summer. “This time of year we start to see more people taking their pets, particularly dogs, with them on road trips or camping. We recommend that pets are kept inside the vehicle in …
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The BC SPCA applauds North Cowichan council for adopting amendments to its animal responsibility bylaw to improve public and animal safety. “We are pleased that the Municipality of North Cowichan has updated its animal responsibility bylaw. These changes promote responsible pet guardianship and will help prevent animal cruelty,” says SPCA senior animal protection & outreach …
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Each May, humane organizations across North America take part in Be Kind to Animals Month, recognizing the important role that animals play in our lives with the aim of raising awareness of animal welfare issues and celebrating the human-animal bond. In honour of Be Kind to Animals Month this year, the BC SPCA is encouraging …
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On World Veterinary Day the BC SPCA would like to thank all veterinary staff and partners for their vital work. Veterinary teams provide vaccines for disease prevention, perform life-saving surgery, offer basic healthcare services and more to help pets lead their best lives. BC SPCA Prince George Spay Neuter Clinic Dr. Kim Yuill is a …
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This cat came back but not the very next day. Jennifer Rollins says their calico kitty escaped from her Vancouver Island home one day in July 2017 after one of her kids accidentally left the door open. The family put up posters and shared Facebook posts in the hope that one day their beloved cat …
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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? In honour of National Pet …
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Please note that there is currently a voluntary recall expansion on select canned dog foods produced by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. For further information, please visit hillspet.ca/productlist or contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. at 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST) or at contactus@hillspet.com. Dry dog food, treats and all cat …
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The BC SPCA is calling on dog owners to take a pledge not to use shock collars – also known as electronic or e-collars – as a training tool for their pet. “We know that some dog owners turn to aversive training tools, such as electronic collars, out of a genuine desire to keep their …
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