August 12, 2024
Keeping your pets safe from Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. T…
July 10, 2025
Four bugs to be aware of this summer with your pets
Summer is a great time to spend quality time outdoors with your furry friend, but beware of bugs! There are several bug…
July 3, 2025
Summer safety tips for you and your pets!
As we enter the summer months, it’s important to take extra precautions to keep our furry friends safe. With a few he…
March 4, 2024
Fleas and ticks
Fleas
What are fleas?
Fleas are small, parasitic insects that feed by sucking blood from mammals and birds. All f…
June 27, 2023
Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre gives deaf dog a second chance
When Beam arrived at the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre in September 2022 from a shelter that was at…
January 30, 2023
Community rallies to help mother dog safely deliver 11 pups
When a local community saw a very pregnant free-roaming dog as winter set in, they reached out to the Ontario SPCA and …
March 31, 2022
Tick prevention
As the weather warms up, ticks are reappearing in Ontario. Here is the tick prevention information you need to know to …
February 11, 2022
How to save money on your pet’s medical care
There’s a lot of joy that comes from adding a furry friend into your family, but there are also costs to be aware of …
September 12, 2019
Breaking down barriers to help struggling pet owners
If you’ve ever had to go without something you really needed because you couldn’t afford it or couldn’t get it, t…
August 20, 2019
What do you know about ticks in Ontario?
Summer is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors with your pet – but with ticks and Lyme disease spreading in Ontar…
February 21, 2019
9 ways to save money on your pet’s medical care
When adopting a pet, it’s important to know the costs that may incur from their medical care – so how can you prepa…
August 7, 2018
Tick season in Ontario – Be prepared!
Summer is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors with your pet - but with ticks and Lyme disease spreading in …