Pets

• Outdoor pet areas added to two more BC Ferries vessels

  BC Ferries has added outdoor pet areas to two more of its vessels, bringing the total to six.

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• Company launches non-alcoholic beer for dogs, canines ‘crack a cold one’

  A craft brew non-alcoholic beer for dogs is being brewed up at a canning facility in Fredericton, N.B. and shipped to bars, restaurants and retail stores across Canada.

  Features

  Apr 18
  
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• New walk-in clinic bridges gap for pet owners as N.B. sees vet shortage

  A new walk-in and urgent care clinic for pets has opened in Quispamsis, N.B., bridging the gap for pet owners in the province.

  Health

  Feb 21
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• Ban on several cosmetic surgeries for pets now in effect in Quebec

  Quebec has banned four cosmetic surgeries for pets and setting new standards for the care of several mammal species. The new regulations prohibit procedures for aesthetic purposes.

  Health

  Feb 10
• BC SPCA offers tips to keep pets safe during winter weather

  The BC SPCA says salt and sand on sidewalks are some of the winter challenges you might face with your pet — but there are solutions to keep them safe.

  Weather

  Jan 17
• Calgary pet owners reminded to limit outdoor exposure during extreme cold snap

  The City of Calgary Animal Services is reminding pet owners to take care of their furry friends during the extreme cold.

  Weather

  Jan 11
• Kingston mobile clinic helping the unhoused population and their pets

  The Community Veterinary Outreach program makes its debut in Kingston, providing health care to unhoused residents and their pets.

  Cannabis

  Jan 3
• N.S. group warns about the impact of fireworks on pets ahead of New Year’s Eve

  Former vet Hugh Chisholm reminds dog, cat and livestock-owners that their animals can go into ‘fight or flight mode’ when spooked by sudden loud noises, such as fireworks.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023
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• B.C. animal welfare charity facing ‘alarming’ demand for subsidized veterinary care

  Right now, Paws for Hope has 23 community partners and veterinary clinics. It's searching for more to help cope with the demand for subsidized animal care.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
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• Saskatoon SPCA hosts month long adoption drive

  Saskatoon's SPCA is working around the clock to find as many homes for their animal residents as possible during the Christmas season. 

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2023