June 1, 2023Summer vacation planning is in full swing! If your vacation plans include a trip with your four-legged family member, be sure to pack these essentials and keep these important tips in mind. Before you leave Ensure your pet’s identification (tattoo, microchip) are up to date and registered to help ensure you are reunited with your …
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June 1, 2023Pet guardians share a strong bond with their pets. The happiness and welfare of their cats and dogs are important to every loving guardian. However, essential services like grooming, boarding, daycare or dog walking are not regulated, so what does this mean for pets? In B.C., daycare, dog walking, and pet boarding and grooming are …
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May 31, 2023Warmer weather 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 during the summer, …
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May 22, 2023Summer brings a flurry of activity. Be sure to be pet-prepared when planning your adventures. Below are our top articles on enjoying safe summer activities with your pet. Jogging safely with your dog this summer How to swim safely with your dog Safety tips for exploring the great outdoors with your pet Rev up the …
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May 11, 2023Each year, the BC SPCA receives nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals who have been left inside vehicles on hot days. We know that people love their pets and would never knowingly put them in danger, but pets can quickly suffer when left in a vehicle in warm weather, putting them at risk for heatstroke …
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May 8, 2023It 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 to leave a dog in a hot or warm car? Owners and caretakers may believe they’re …
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May 5, 2023As the weather warms up there are a number of safety issues to be aware of as a pet parent. Below are our top summer pet safety articles: Hot weather safety tips for pets Spread the word: Don’t leave your pet in a hot car Hot weather hazards: Protecting vulnerable dogs from rising temperatures Hot …
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April 12, 2023Cats are commonly believed to be low maintenance, independent pets. Provide them with food, water, a litter box and perhaps a scratching post and some toys, and they’ll amuse themselves, right? Not so fast! While they may not need long walks in the park, cats require interaction and stimulation — just like dogs do — …
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March 27, 2023Have you ever experienced “catio-envy”? It’s the feeling you get when you scroll through images of custom-built luxury catios and realize that they’re simply out of reach for your budget and your backyard. Cat patios, called catios, are a great way to provide safe outdoor access for cats. However, as much as we’d like to, …
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March 24, 2023The BC SPCA is applauding the B.C. government’s announcement of permanent funding towards 20 new subsidized seats for B.C. veterinary students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Last April, the government announced that it was investing nearly $10.7 million to increase the number of subsidized seats from …
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