August 16, 2016Prince George SPCA staff are hoping the public can help a lovable lab who needs surgery get a second chance at a long and active life. Koda, a two-year-old black Labrador retriever, came into the BC SPCA’s care when her former guardian surrendered her due to the expense of the necessary surgery. “Koda has a …
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August 14, 2016Question: After our dog passed away our cat has been grooming to the point his fur is coming off. Why? The first thing to do is to visit the vet to rule out any medical conditions. There are many health reasons as to why cats over-groom, including food or flea allergies. However, your cat could …
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August 7, 2016Question: Since he was a puppy my dog spins trying to catch his tail. It was funny at first but now he does it all the time. Why does he do this? Obsessive tail spinning, light chasing, fly snapping (when there are no flies), foot or flank licking, pica (eating objects such as gravel) are …
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August 1, 2016Trucks and dogs aren’t always the best mix, as Teddy Bear unfortunately discovered, when the truck he was in zig-zagged suddenly to miss a pothole, and Teddy Bear went flying out of the truck bed, where he had been riding, loose. The impact separated his hip and broke the top of his femur bone, an …
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August 1, 2016British Columbians may often think of kittens and puppies when they think of the BC SPCA, but the animal welfare organization also advocates for, rescues and adopts out farm animals. From horses and llama to goats and chickens, farm animals are among the more than 43,000 animals the BC SPCA helps each year. “I think …
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August 1, 2016Pet guardians with furry feline companions know that their cats can sometimes, give mixed signals when they’re interacting with their humans. It’s important to take note of their body language and respect what they’re trying to tell you, notes Chirag Patel, an animal behaviour and training consultant who works with the BC SPCA, in one …
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