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How to keep small animals cool in the summer

…ice or alcohol on the animal as this can make heat stroke worse Contact your veterinarian An episode of heat stroke can predispose animals to future problems with heat stress….

Keep pets cool in the summer heat

…when it’s cooler, reducing the chances of your pet getting heatstroke. Be prepared: When hiking, camping or going to the beach, make sure you bring along a water bowl and…

Pet care and behaviour help topics

…will be decreased. Male dogs can smell a female in heat up to a kilometre away. Once neutered, your pet will be less frustrated and may become a calmer companion….

​How will spaying or neutering help my pet?

…Spaying ends the heat cycle in females Heat cycles are usually twice a year for dogs, and result in many unwanted behavioural changes including possible aggression. Cats generally go in…

Easy ways to keep your pet cool at home

…and loved ones, especially during extreme heat events. Certain people, including seniors, have less ability to regulate their body temperature and are therefore more at risk of heat-related illness. More…

Animal protection help topics

…Kept in conditions that are unsanitary, (a.2) Not protected from excessive heat or cold, (b) Injured, sick, in pain or suffering, or (c) Abused or neglected. Get more information on…

How do I report animal cruelty?

…food, water, shelter, ventilation, light, space, exercise, care or veterinary treatment, (a.1) Kept in conditions that are unsanitary, (a.2) Not protected from excessive heat or cold, (b) Injured, sick, in…

Hot paws in the city

small dog on hot sidewalk in summer

…on a warm day. Cats and dogs have sensitive paw pads that become vulnerable in the heat. Surfaces such as pavement, asphalt and artificial grass can become searingly hot causing…

A guide to helping outdoor animals

…ventilation, light, space, exercise or veterinary care i) kept in conditions that are unsanitary ii) not protected from excessive heat or cold b) injured, sick, in pain or suffering, or…

UPDATE: more than 150 cats taken into BC SPCA care as Houston rescue continues

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