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Update: In November 2023, veterinarians across the province voted overwhelmingly in favour of including the ban on feline declawing in the bylaws that govern their work. Previously, declawing had only been banned as a standard of practice. Being written into the bylaws ensures a stronger and more lasting change. The ban on feline declawing joins …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Pet care
In April 2022, with the help of thousands of our supporters, the BC SPCA called on the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) to enact a bylaw ban on canine devocalization. On November 13, 2023, veterinarians across the province voted overwhelmingly in favour of a debarking ban. This means that effective immediately, dogs in …
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News Category: Pet care, Take action
If staying inside during cold and wet winter days gives you cabin fever, your dog may feel the same. “Physical and mental stimulation are important for dogs, particularly for certain breeds,” says Dr. Hannah Weitzenfeld, senior manager of animal health for the BC SPCA. “But even if you can’t get outdoors as often as you’re …
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News Category: Pet care
By the time he was first surrendered into BC SPCA care, 5-year-old Layne was troubled. Although friendly with other cats, he had lived confined in a room for most of his life with minimal socialization with people. As a result, he was fearful of people and couldn’t fully trust them, including the staff and volunteers …
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News Category: Animal Stories, Pet care
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, unpredictable fireworks to a non-stop ringing doorbell heralding 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
A friend of mine recently complained that my dog has stinky breath! Isn’t “doggie breath” normal? That potent “doggie breath” is more than just an unpleasant odour. It can actually signify a potentially serious health problem: dental disease. Dental disease is very common – so common, in fact, that an estimated 80 per cent of …
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News Category: Pet care
Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for all the good things in our lives — like our pets. While the holiday is a special time for loved ones and good food, it can also be a time of potential danger for our furry family members. Because Thanksgiving only comes once a year, your pet might …
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News Category: Pet care
There’s nothing quite like the joy of coming home to an excited, happy dog. However, some dogs can become overly excited while out and about, jumping up on their guardians or others. Kim Monteith, BC SPCA manager of animal welfare, shares tips and tricks for calming your overly excited dog and helping you manage your …
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News Category: Pet care
There’s a long-standing belief that cats are low-maintenance, independent pets. In fact, the opposite is true. Cats need a stimulating indoor environment to keep from becoming bored and frustrated. Indoor enrichment tips Living indoors is safer for cats because they don’t have to contend with things like traffic, temperature extremes or predators. However, compared to …
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News Category: Pet care
After spending years of your lives together the time eventually comes to part ways. It can be difficult to accept that a beloved pet is gone forever. We offer this guide to help pet guardians through a pet’s final days and the grieving process. Making the decision Making the decision to end a pet’s suffering …
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