Nine ways to remove pet hair from your home
…hair from the bedding. Then, use the Pet Pro option on a Maytag® Pet Pro dryer that uses a no-heat, extended dry time to lift pet hair from clothes and…
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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…
Position Statement on Wild and Exotic Animals Kept as Pets
…inappropriate environmental conditions (e.g., thermal burns from improper heat sources13) Due to the cost and difficulties of caring for exotic pets properly and, in some cases, their potentially long…
Pool and water safety for wildlife
Summer has us flocking to backyard swimming pools to cool down and beat the heat. We are not the only ones drawn to pools to cool down — bodies of…
Emaciated mom found chained to wall gives birth to seven healthy puppies!
BC SPCA animal protection officers found her in a freezing cold basement with no heat or insulation, chained to a wall. The Australian shepherd was emaciated and very pregnant. “This…
Position Statement on Farm Animal Welfare
…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 pain or suffering, or (c)…
7 Easy ways you can protect wildlife
…heat to escape in the summer and keep the young animals from getting too hot inside. Include a hinged or sliding roof to clean out the house each winter after…
Bylaw updates will help improve animal welfare in Duncan: BC SPCA
…city has also expanded its definition of distress to include all animals, not just dogs who show signs of suffering from heat illness in hot cars. Distress now refers to…
Protect your pet against harmful winter conditions
…use dry heat, such as a hairdryer or heating pad on the animal. Pat them dry; do not rub or massage the frostbitten area. Take them to the vet: When…
Position Statement on Companion Animal Confinement
…animal’s well-being and temperature of the cage area can lead to heatstroke and death. In veterinary clinics, exam rooms shared and not cleaned between animals can lead to stress, as…
How wildfires affect wildlife
…as a result of smoke inhalation, oxygen deprivation, or serious injuries. Animals, including birds, might also suffer from heat exhaustion and dehydration. Photo credit: Judy Mitchell What happens to wildlife…
Position Statement on Companion Animal Handling and Restraint
…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.” ¹ Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…
The ultimate guide to hiking with your dog
…suit your lifestyle. Brachycephalic breeds (flat-faced dogs like Pugs, Shih Tzus, and French bulldogs) have difficulty getting enough air, especially in the heat, which means a long hike could be…
Position Statement on Humane Killing
…is (a) deprived of adequate 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…
What is animal abuse?
…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 pain or…