A campground in BC’s Cultus Lake Provincial Park was evacuated Friday after an “aggressive” cougar attacked and killed campers’ pets, according to the BC Conservation Officer Service. According to a witness, the cougar ate a dog. BCOS said the animal also displayed “stalking behavior” toward people in the area. The Clear Creek campground was shut …
Curious which vaccinations your furry friend needs and when to get them? Our resident veterinarianDr. Courtney Andrews answers your questions We have heard a lot about vaccines in the last few years. There are many opinions out there, but the fact is that vaccines prevent severe illness and save lives. This is not just true …
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After hearing their 7-year-old dog growl, a couple thought there might be an intruder in their new home KATC/YouTube, Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office/Facebook A couple who had just moved from Arizona to Louisiana were awakened to their dog protecting them from an intruder — but not the one they ever expected. “Our dog Panda grew …
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Roughly 80 pets will be available for adoption — many at reduced rates — during the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth’s pop-up adoption event at both of its shelters on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Published June 20, 2023 • 2 minute read Juno the five-month-old …
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As air quality worsens due to Canadian wildfire smoke clouding Ontario, Quebec and parts of the US, residents are warning experts should be cautious of the health impacts. We already know that smoke particles can be particularly harsh on the elderly, children and those with breathing conditions — but pets aren’t immune, either. In a …
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Rochester-area veterinarians are reporting a sharp rise in cannabis poisonings among dogs that are eating products containing the drug, usually in the form of edibles. “Five or 10 years ago, we might see one or two dogs that ingested marijuana or THC a week,” said Dr. Simon Kirk. “Now, we would see, easily, three or …
Dr. Marcus, an emergency veterinarian who goes by @thefriendlyvet on TikTok, is sharing some words of wisdom with fellow dog owners, and his advice is definitely worth a listen. The vet has shared hundreds of videos to keep pet owners in the loop about their fur babies’ health and well-being. Sometimes, his TikToks offer basic …
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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is alerting pet owners about the potential for their animals to contract avian flu after interacting with wild birds. This follows the recent death of a dog in Oshawa, Ont., after it had been chewing on a wild goose. A necropsy report said the dog had displayed classic symptoms of …
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Some rabbit rescues in Metro Vancouver say they’re at capacity as shelters grapple with the fallout from pandemic pet purchases. That’s caused a consequent explosion in the feral rabbit population, operators say, with many owners simply releasing their pets into the wild after finding they no longer have time to care for them. The bunny …
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. …
