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A warm summer day may seem like the perfect time for a long walk with your pet. However, before you grab your leash and shoes, be sure to check the temperature. A breezy day hovering around 25C may not seem dangerous but imagine if you were walking barefoot on hot sand or pavement! That’s how …
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News Category: Pet care
She went missing from her family’s co-op grounds in Victoria. She was found in Nanaimo. No one knows how Miri, a three-and-a-half-year-old, blue and cream tortoiseshell cat, made the more than 100 kilometre journey. Her family, after months of looking and not hearing anything, thought that she was gone forever, but against all odds, and …
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News Category: Animal Stories
As temperatures increase it’s important to remember that dogs are susceptible to illnesses and injuries related to warm weather, like dehydration and heat stroke. Some dogs are more vulnerable to the heat than others, including those who have thick fur coats, flat-faces, are obese or elderly. Below are the types of dogs who need to …
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News Category: Pet care
Hot weather can be fun to enjoy with our furry companions, but it’s important to remember your pet’s needs in warmer weather. Humans can choose to go inside or seek shade if it’s hot out, but pets don’t always have that option. “Our pets often depend on us to make those choices for them,” says …
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News Category: Pet care
As regions across B.C. continue to see rising lake and river levels, the BC SPCA is reaching out to offer support for pet guardians. “We want to remind people that the BC SPCA is here to help if an emergency does occur,” says Tracy Westmoreland, senior director, provincial animal care services for the BC SPCA. …
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News Category: Community
The BC SPCA has seized 120 cats and three small dogs from a property in Fort St. James. The animals, many of whom were emaciated and suffering from upper respiratory infections, extreme flea infestations, urine scald, eye infections, dental issues, ear mites and wounds, were being kept in filthy and unsafe conditions in a trailer. …
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