The top 5 Summer pet hazards
…to plan ahead and make your pet’s safety a priority by watching out for some of these potential hazards that come with the warmer weather. Heat Warmer days mean warmer…
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Helping your pets in an air quality advisory
…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…
What is kitten season?
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…
What to do if you see a coyote
…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…
BC SPCA offers No Hot Pets Decals to help raise awareness of the dangers of leaving pets in hot vehicles
…realize just how quickly a situation can become dangerous for their pet. “Dogs don’t have sweat glands like people do and can only release heat from their bodies by panting…
BC SPCA’s Maple Ridge facility turns green into gold
…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…
Better protection for tethered dogs under amended CRD bylaws
…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…
Together, we can end overpopulation: Think spay/neuter this February
…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,…
The business of cruelty – puppy mills
…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…
How to keep your pets safe in colder weather conditions
…to the touch but not too hot. Do not use dry heat, such as a hairdryer or heating pad on the dog. Pat the dog dry and make sure not…
Blind as a bat? Top five bat myths busted!
…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…
No tricks, just treats: Pet-safe recipes for Halloween
…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…
Comox family sticks together with help of PetSmart Charities™ grant
…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…
Adoption day: Handsome’s happy to go to his forever home
…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…
Prince Rupert community cats find health and happiness thanks to BC SPCA grant
…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…