Cats and dogs don’t always know what’s best for them. Here’s some tips from the experts to keep your pets safe in extreme temperatures. However maladapted our homes, offices and trains are for the heatwaves currently scorching Europe, most people are clear on the public health messages by now. Drinking…
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Last Chance for Heavily Discounted Doggy Photoshoots!
Very Last Gasp for Better than Half Price Photo Sessions All through the Spring and early Summer, Hairy Dog Photography has been running better than half price, last minute photo sessions, mainly due to the house being up for sale and an uncertainty about where I would be in a…
How to keep pets safe when they are unhealthy
As wildfires continue across Canada, thick clouds of smoke continue to fill the air all around Michigan. Luckily, there are plenty of ways for people to stay safe from smoke inhalation such as limiting strenuous activities, wearing a mask, and staying indoors. But, what about all the adorable, four-legged furry…
Kuujjuaq is getting a new animal clinic, but needs a veterinarian to work there
Dr. David Kerr, a veterinarian with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team, performs a check-up on a young dog in Kuujjuaq. (Photo courtesy of Chris Robinson) Following a three-day visit from a pop-up veterinary clinic earlier this month, a Kuujjuaq councillor says the community is once again looking to hire a…
Maritime vets help animals in Ecuador
Veterinary and staff from around Atlantic Canada recently got back from Ecuador where they spayed and neutered hundreds of pets. Vet staff work on a dog in Ecuador. (Courtesy: Alyson Howard) “It’s incredible. The locals were super welcoming, they were just so appreciative of us coming down,” said Alyson Howard,…
How many hours a day do dogs sleep? Average sleep for puppies, seniors
Is there anything cuter than a sleeping puppy? You look over from the table and there they are, man’s best friend sleeping amid the chaos of your household. They may even be dreaming about you. It’s a swoon-worthy sight, but new pet owners may not know if their dog is…
How to protect them in Canadian wildfires
When wildfire smoke turns skies hazy and threatens health with dangerous air quality, people should stay inside as much as possible, but what about their pets? Our four-legged friends can’t wear masks outdoors to protect them from the smoke, but many of them might still need to go outdoors during…
More people in Windsor are surrendering their pets after struggling to afford them
More people than ever are turning to Feeding Windsor-Essex’s pet food bank as inflation hits grocery bills hard for humans and pet food. And local organizations say the number of people who’ve had to surrender their pets because of rising costs has more than doubled in the last three years….