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Monthly Archives: July 2018

Le Nichoir Unveils Woodpecker Aviary

Le Nichoir Unveils Woodpecker Aviary – by Nat Lauzon  For 20 years, Le Nichoir has been rehabbing injured and orphaned birds and releasing them back in the wild.  From their humble beginnings in a barn, Le Nichoir is now the largest rehabilitation centre for songbirds in Canada.  At last check, they are caring for just over 400 birds – with …

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SKUNKED!

They’re small, cute, fuzzy …. and every pet owner’s nightmare! That’s right, I’m talking about skunks. With summer finally here, I’ve been getting many more clients bringing their dogs in for grooming that have been skunked. A lot of them either waited too long or tried removing the smell themselves, making some crucial mistakes and actually making the smell worse …

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The 2018-2019 SPCA Event Calendar Starts Now

Without a doubt, my favourite thing to do in my spare time is watching Netflix with my wife and our two majestic beagles. For those of you who feel the same I offer this two-fold piece of advice: the 2009 film Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is perhaps both the greatest and worst film to watch with your dog. You have …

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The Itchy and Scratchy Show – Part 2

  This may have been the worst cliff-hanger in the history of blogging, but this article – Part 2 of The Itchy and Scratchy Show – will continue our discussion on why dogs may exhibit allergies. Last article we looked at fleas and flea bite allergies; today we will discuss food allergies and atopy, or atopic dermatitis.   Food Allergies …

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