Behind the scenes: investigating animal cruelty in B.C.
…excessive heat or cold, (b) Injured, sick, in pain or suffering, or (c) Abused or neglected. It’s a pretty broad range, which is why we often have to refer to…
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Safety tips for camping with your dog this summer
…The ultimate guide to hiking with your dog Tick-tock: No time like the present to check your pet for ticks Awareness tips to keep pets cool in the summer heat…
BC SPCA reminds pet guardians about dangers of leaving animals in hot cars
…or even kill a pet.” She notes that because dogs have no sweat glands, they can only cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws. “Dogs cannot…
How to appreciate wildlife in your own backyard
…cedar, which is durable and porous – allowing heat to escape in the summer and keep the young animals from getting too hot inside. Include a hinged or sliding roof…
How wildfires affect wildlife
…smoke inhalation, oxygen deprivation, or serious injuries. Animals, including birds, might also suffer from heat exhaustion and dehydration. What happens to wildlife after a wildfire? The biggest impact comes after…
Generous supporters help SPCA reach animals during wildfires
…the check point, the fire had reached the road and fire crews were actively working on it,” says Dodd. “I could feel the heat, even from inside the vehicle.” She…
Transform your diet
…pollutants that absorb sunlight and trap heat, causing the planet to warm. The consequences of global warming include severe drought, water shortages, wildfires, flooding, rising sea levels, and extreme storms.2…
BC SPCA calls for ban on dog debarking
…scarring, which can lead to noisy breathing, respiratory distress, exercise intolerance, heat intolerance and collapse Who else opposes devocalization? Other veterinary organizations, including the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and…
Five awesome animal moms
…how to roost, drink, perch and rest and provides heat and protection every night when they gather beneath her wings until they are eight weeks old when mom leaves them…
BC SPCA asks public to remove bird feeders due to avian influenza outbreak
…BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders and empty bird baths to prevent the spread of the disease. During times of extreme heat, provide water…
Five amazing facts about dogs
…laden oily substance. It is rare, however, that a dog will sweat through its paws. Their primary form of body temperature regulation is panting. When a dog pants, heat rises…