September 6, 2023There’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
September 5, 2023Ready to make your pet a star? The BC SPCA, in partnership with Yellow Dog Brewing, is bringing back the popular Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star contest for the second year. From September 5 through 24, animal lovers will compete by raising much needed funds for the BC SPCA. The top three …
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September 4, 2023After 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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News Category: Pet care
September 1, 2023Autumn 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. In order, to keep your pets healthy and happy, here are some tips to help transform your home …
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August 30, 2023Many 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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August 30, 2023You love and care for animals. You also want a home that is rodent-free. But this does not have to come at the expense of wildlife or the environment. Neither should your pets be put at risk. The most effective and humane way to solve rodent problems is prevention. Why? Prevention minimizes the use of …
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News Category: Wildlife