February 2, 2023Rolo, a nine-year-old pit bull terrier, was found tied to the railing in front of a building in downtown Prince George by a Good Samaritan. Heartbreakingly, he had a note on his collar asking someone to take care of him. He was immediately brought to the BC SPCA for care. “As soon as he arrived …
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February 1, 2023A lot of people think cats can be stand-off “ish” and don’t show affection. But it just isn’t true. “Cats show their affection in a number of beautiful ways,” says Karen van Haaften, DVM, DACVB, Veterinary Behaviorist, “You just need to know what to look for and create an environment where they are comfortable doing so.” …
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News Category: Pet care
February 1, 2023February is heart month – a reminder to everyone to think about cardiovascular health and that includes our pets! Heart disease for dogs can be a serious health issue. One in ten dogs has heart disease and that increases to one in six for older dogs. Knowledge of the five common signs of heart disease …
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February 1, 2023Love is in the air – and not just for humans! February marks the beginning of many wild animals’ mating season, many of them looking for a life-long mate. Did you know these B.C. animals mate for life? Barn owls Barn owls know that the way to a mate’s heart is through her stomach. When …
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News Category: Wildlife
January 31, 2023Every year, thousands of British Columbians join the BC SPCA to speak up for animals. “Today, we are celebrating the difference residents of B.C. have made for tens of thousands of animals across British Columbia and Canada in the past year,” says Dr. Sara Dubois, chief scientific officer at the BC SPCA. Grounded in evidence-based …
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