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Health Canada has announced a complete ban on strychnine use—a positive outcome for animal welfare

March 7, 2024

UPDATE: Health Canada has announced a complete ban on strychnine use in Canada after consulting the public and stakeholders. All uses of strychnine will be illegal by September 7, 2024 and all registrations of strychnine will be cancelled. While this decision is a very positive outcome for animal welfare, this ban does not apply to …

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Need for BC SPCA’s services for B.C.’s most vulnerable animals grows in 2023

March 7, 2024

In 2023, the need for BC SPCA’s services for British Columbia’s most vulnerable animals continued to rise. “We saw increases across the board, from the number of meals we distributed through our pet food banks to the number of animals that came into our care,” says Adrienne McBride, BC SPCA’s senior director, community animal centres. …

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Pigs as pets – what to know before adopting a mini pig

March 5, 2024

Mini pigs have grown in popularity and are often advertised as easy-to-care-for house pets. The reality is that caring for a pet pig comes with many challenges, and some so-called mini pigs may only stay mini for a short time! Consider these important points before adopting a mini pig. What is a mini pig? A …

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Five human medications dangerous to your pet

Ginger cat looking at a medicine capsule beside a open pill box.
March 4, 2024

Pet poisoning from over-the-counter and prescription human medications is much more common than you might think and can be very serious. Pets metabolize medications differently than people and drugs and herbal medications that are safe for us (and even children) may cause serious poisoning in pets. Dogs and cats are exposed to human medications when …

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