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Pickering to ban rodenticides on city properties due to dangers to pets

An upcoming policy in Pickering will ban rat poison and other rodenticides on all city properties. On Monday, the city council heard from delegates about the risks posed to dogs as they chase poisoned animals in their backyards. “Since rodenticides don’t kill instantly, rodents remain active and available as prey,” said Janice Freund, a member …

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3 reasons why adopted pets need pet insurance

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If you’re not familiar with your adopted pet’s medical history, then pet insurance may be a valuable back-up to have. Getty Images Few things match the joy of bringing home a new dog or cat. Adding a new family member can be a fun and loving experience for years to come. This is true whether …

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A Canadian animal shelter’s ‘camera broke’ so it posted hilarious sketches of pets up for adoption instead

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Addison is cute in sketch form and in real life.Ottawa Humane Society The Ottawa Humane Society decided to test its artistic skills by drawing its available pets. The shelter posted on social media that its “camera broke” so the staff had to draw the animals. It posted sketches of a dog, a cat, and two …

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Pet Value Launches Let’s Go Outside a Special Travel Guide to Inspire Pet-First Adventures

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Pet lovers can browse Let’s Go Outside online or enter a social media contest MARKHAM, ON, March 13, 2023 /CNW/ – Pet Valu, the leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, launched today Let’s Go Outside, a special pet-first, digital travel guide. Designed to inspire pet-first adventures, Let’s Go Outside is an …

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Good Natured Gardening: Plants your pets should not eat

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Ever wonder why little Fifi…Fofo…Fumfum, or whatever you call your pooch, comes into the house and barfs all over your prized Persian rug? Possible causes: car sickness, an infection, food allergies or poisoning, heatstroke, or plant poisoning. It’s interesting what some animals can eat and not be affected. Camels eat thorny cacti, seabirds eat ocean …

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