March 15, 2024Thinking of adding a rabbit (or two!) to your family? Rabbits are the third most popular furry pet after cats and dogs — and for good reason! However, with their unique needs and behaviours, they’re definitely not the same as our canine or feline companions. Here are 12 things to know before you bring a bunny …
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March 14, 2024As Easter approaches, people are on the hunt for gift ideas. This is a reminder that chocolate bunnies make better gifts than rabbits. Every year after Easter, the BC SPCA receives abandoned rabbits into our care when the excitement of a new pet has worn off and the reality of their care sets in. Rabbits …
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March 8, 2024An increasing concern for pet guardians walking outdoors with their pets is the dangers of marijuana butts left on sidewalks and in dog parks. After her six-year-old cocker spaniel, Joey became sick multiple times after picking up and eating joint butts off the ground, Kelowna-area resident Shelley Wood says she keeps a vigilant watch on her …
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March 7, 2024Most humans love indulging in their favourite chocolate treat but unfortunately, ingesting chocolate can result in significant illness for your dog. Chocolate is toxic for your dog because it contains both caffeine and a chemical called theobromine which are both from the methylxanthine family; two chemicals that dogs cannot metabolize as well as humans. While …
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March 7, 2024UPDATE: 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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