…summer heat. When air quality advisories are issued, many of the same warnings for humans tend to apply for cats, dogs and other animals. This would include avoiding any vigorous…
Kitten season is the time of year when the most kittens come into SPCA care. Female cats go into heat when the days get longer and can have multiple litters…
…contain animals indoors at night. Spay and neuter your pets. Coyotes are attracted to, and can mate with, unspayed or unneutered dogs. Unspayed female dogs in heat will attract male…
…heating costs, rooftop rainwater collection for recycling, a light reflective roof membrane, and heat recovery built into the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. Dark light technology has even…
…outdoor shelter that is kept clean and provides the animal with protection from heat, cold, dampness; Precautions around animals in vehicles (e.g. mandating proper; ventilation in cars and appropriate securing…
…spray or get into cat fights; Calmer, happier pets. Female cats go in and out of heat every three weeks between January and November. In addition to preventing unwanted litters,…
…and cats should not be bred at less than 18 months and should only be bred once in every two heat cycles. The maximum breeding age for female dogs ranges…
…hand first and make sure it’s warm to the touch but not too hot. Do not use dry heat, such as a hairdryer or heating pad on the dog. Pat…
…in their hair. “People give off heat and carbon dioxide, which attracts bugs,” explains Cant. “The bats are just attempting to eat these insects, so it only looks as though…
…made in the microwave. Ingredients: 1 egg 2/3 cup beef broth or chicken broth 2 cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats Directions: Grease a shallow, microwave-safe plate or…
…income assistance. Amidst the stress of Lynn’s lost employment, Serafina went into heat and Lynn was struggling to afford her spay surgery as well as flea medication and food. After…
…maintain its body heat,” says BC SPCA senior animal protection officer Eileen Drever. “He was rushed to the vet, who found him to be emaciated, with a body condition score…
…heat, be put outside and become pregnant, adding to the cat overpopulation problem.” The BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant has been Prince Rupert’s ray of hope in the vicious…
…in a secured crate in the centre of your truck box. ● If you’re not in the car, your pet shouldn’t be either. Vehicles can quickly heat up in summer…
…we move into extreme summer weather,” says Amy Morris, BC SPCA manager of public policy and outreach. “Heatstroke is a significant risk for pets left in cars for any length…