Sunday , 5 May 2024

nat

Nat's bio can be found on the "Who Are We" page. She posts articles on behalf of folks like Dr. Glew and Dr. Stiles - so, check out their individual bios for further info as well. :) Thanks for reading!

Ask A Vet: Dog Urinates Inside

Q:  My question is regarding my 1 1/2 year old American Cocker Spaniel. We had her trained to go outdoors whenever she needed to go. Recently, about two months ago, she began urinating in the house, mainly on the couch and on her bed. We got the couches cleaned professionally to rid the scent of urine, and bought her a …

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Just Ducky

Ducky

Here’s the thing.  When I first got Santiago from the SPCA  he was still shell-shocked from life in the Mill he was in.  And for a while after he was, as I am sure all dogs in similar situations going from that to a loving homes with fresh food and water, warm beds and all the petting and belly rubs …

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Ask A Trainer: Snappy Golden Retriever

Q:  I have a 3 year old neutered Golden Retriever possibly mixed with an Afghan as he is taller than other Goldens. My dog has always been super friendly with dogs and humans alike. Last year, while in the dog park he was being aggressive when other dogs would sniff him and would snap at them aggressively so I left …

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Pet Safety FREEBIES!

Do you have a sign on your door informing the Fire Department that you have a pet inside? Make your own Pet Rescue Alert here. It’s free!  For every 100 made, a free oxygen mask will go to a rescue company in the U.S. And check out our Rescue Blogger’s safety tips and how you can order your FREE pet …

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Ask A Vet: dog has a lump

Q: I have a problem with my dog that I’m hoping you can give me some insight to.  My dog, Panda, is 7 years old and is actually quite healthy.  She’s eating, playing and doing everything normally.  The problem is she has a rather large lump on her side at the end of her rib cage.  It feels kinda like …

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Feline Frenzy – this weekend!

Once again, the SPCA is overflowing with cats in need of loving forever homes. In order to order to promote the adoption of cats in need of a family, the SPCA is once again hosting a special adoption event for adult cats. The MSPCA is calling on the public to come and adopt a cat during this special promotional weekend …

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West Islanders: TAKE ACTION AGAINST GAS CHAMBERS

West Islanders – it’s time to speak up!! After the horrific revelation that a West Island pound uses a gas chamber for euthanasia, we must take action! Even if you don’t live in the Borough of Ile Bizard-Ste. Genevieve, but you live in the West Island, this affects you.  Any pet in the West Island collected by this particular pound …

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‘Cute’ is our personal doorman.

…and by ‘cute’, of course I mean ‘Santiago’. It’s almost 2 years that I’ve had Santiago and in the short time I’ve realized that his cuteness opens doors.  Not only literal doors but figurative doors.  I cannot recall one instance where we went out for a walk that at least one person didn’t come up and talk to us, and …

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8 Cows Need Homes ASAP

Okay, so it’s not a dog or cat story.  But we couldn’t ignore this plea for help: Refuge RR for Horses / The Canadian H.E.A.R.T (HorsE and Animal Rescue Team) have been looking desperately for homes for the past six months for these beautiful  8 Herefords cattle.  They have been spared being brutally slaughtered, yet will not be cared for in the winter. …

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