Category: Pets News

The average vet bill can cost anywhere from a few hundred all the way up to thousands of dollars, which is why Parachutes For Pets helped 50 low income families cover the hefty burden. Melissa David, founder of the non-profit organization, said the vaccine clinic held Saturday at Fen Vet in Airdrie provided vaccines, dental check-ups, x-rays, and everything in between for cats and dogs young and old. Several veterinary professionals and volunteers gave their time to provide 100 per cent free pet care thanks to help from numerous sponsors who donated to the cause. “A lot of our individuals…

Migration season is underway and scientists warn it could fuel the spread and evolution of avian influenza. “Because we have birds moving this time of year, it creates some added risk,” said Scott Weese, a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and the University of Guelph. “We’re getting birds coming in from areas where they may have more flu activity.” The disease has led to a devastating global outbreak that shows no signs of slowing down. “It varies, what it does to different bird species,” Weese explained. “In many it can kill them fairly quickly and we’ve seen fairly large…

Toronto Humane Society searches for owner of abandoned dog | The Star “,”heading”:””,”fullWindow”:false,”fullBleed”:false,”showFullBleedOnMobile”:false,”headColor”:””,”type”:”html5mobile”,”textColor”:””,” mobileImageUrl”:””,”bgColor”:””,”imageUrl”:””,”registeredOnly”:false,”linkUrl”:””,”aodaTitle”:”instagram”,”internalScroll”:false,”displayStyle” :”small-up”},”text”:”“Our Urgent Care program is vital in preserving the human-animal bond and preventing animals from entering the shelter system,” Tegan Buckingham, director of marketing and development for the humane society , said in an email to the Star.”,”type”:”text”,”isParagraph”:true,”isHeading”:false,”type”:”slimcut”,”text”:”While the search for Max’s family is still underway, Buckingham said they do have a “strong lead.” “,”type”:”text”,”isParagraph”:true,”isHeading”:false,”type”:”textBreakPoint”,”insertAt”:”contentEndBreakPoint”,”text”:”“If you are Max’s family, please reach out to us so we can ensure you and Max end up together,” the humane society said.”,”type”:”text”,”isParagraph”:true,”isHeading”:false, “id”:”6cbcfe59-e70b-441a-8c0b-0e57339391fc”,”type”:”oovvuuVideo”,{“text”:”Santiago Arias Orozco is a breaking news reporter,…

A US Navy nuclear test on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands.FPG/Getty Images In modern-day war, the fear of a nuclear bomb is real. If a nuclear attack were headed toward the US, residents would have fewer than 30 minutes to prepare. Actions immediately following a nuclear bomb blast amid fallout could help you survive. As Russian forces take losses on the battlefield in Ukraine, fears are growing that Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has made repeated threats, could resort to nuclear force. US leadership, among others, has warned of the risk of nuclear war and pushed for de-escalation. Putin…

A volunteer and donation-based food bank for cats and dogs in Winnipeg is desperate for help, as they say the need for their services is at an all-time high amid rising inflation. Lisa Davis, manager of the Animal FoodBank‘s Winnipeg branch, says there are 51 cats in the city that they currently cannot feed because they don’t have enough dry food for them. The lack of food means about 29 of those cats could be surrendered this week alone, negatively impacting everyone involved. “Our shelters are already overcrowded,” Davis told CBC. “That’s hurting the family, that’s hurting the animals. We…

Haris Kolios, founder of bio3dvet, with engineers Afroditi Papakonstantinou and Nikos Leontaris. The company manufactures innovative artificial limbs for animals with disabilities or mobility problems. Two small Greek companies are helping to provide solutions for animals with serious mobility issues. The more technologically advanced of the two, bio3dvet, designs and produces artificial limbs, some on 3D printers. A collaboration between engineers and veterinarians, it was founded in 2018 by Haris Kolios in the northwestern city of Ioannina. Its first major case involved a kitten with three amputated legs, gunshot injuries and infected wounds. Three years later it runs around the…

TEWKSBURY, MASS. — On Jan. 17, Wellness Pet Company launched a line of pet supplements — Wellness® Supplements — marking its first foray into the pet supplement space. Available in five formulations, the chewable dog supplements boast the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC)’s Seal of Acceptance. The supplements, which are formulated to target specific health concerns in dogs, are recommended by nine out of 10 veterinarians, according to the Wellness Pet Company. The daily supplements are available in five varieties: Move Health Supplements, Calm Health Supplements, Shield Health Supplements, Belly Health Supplements and Shine Supplements. “We’ve seen an upward trend…

A vet has called for certain dog breeds to be banned from suburbia after a vicious mauling that saw a toddler hospitalized in South Australia. Two-year-old Alaruh Walker attacked in her Adelaide home when Joop, her family’s 35kg pet South African Boerboel, attacked her at about 1.30pm on Monday. She was rushed to hospital by paramedics with facial injuries. Vet and director of Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic Derek McNair has since revealed he would support a ban of certain dog breeds from suburban areas in Australia. “There are certain breeds which have a higher risk attached to them and are…