July 19, 2019
How to de-skunk your dog
Finding out your dog has been sprayed by a skunk is no fun for either of you and often leads to hours of bathing and…
July 8, 2019
The power of enrichment: London’s Story
When I first started my co-op at the Markham Cat Adoption and Education Centre (CAEC), I was told there would be a strong emphasis…
July 1, 2019
Pet safety tips for Canada Day weekend
We want you to enjoy Canada Day festivities with your pet this year! Follow these simple pet safety tips to ensure everyone is having a…
June 17, 2019
After three years separated – a microchip brings Rocky home
We can not stress how important it is to microchip your pet! The Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre recently had the privilege of…
May 28, 2019
Buckle Up! Dangers of driving with pets loose in your vehicle
As the weather gets warmer, we may be bringing our pets with us to the cottage, beach, or ice cream shop – and it’s important…
May 21, 2019
How to trim your pet’s nails – Step-by-step video!
Ever wondered how to properly trim your pet’s nails? In this video, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Registered Veterinary Technician, Darci, walks us through how…
May 2, 2019
Scratching Beneath the Surface of Allergic Skin Disease
Author: Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Spring is coming, and it’s bringing allergy season with it. While you may suffer from…
April 25, 2019
How to pet-proof your new home
Moving is one of life’s great stressors. First the packing, the chaos, the boxes, the logistics and then the unpacking, the renovating, the organizing, and the decorating! It overwhelms the best of us, but imagine how it makes our pets feel! Read on for tips from the ASPCA’s blog post: Moving Your Pet.
April 22, 2019
Happy Earth Day! Be a “Green” Pet Owner!
Spring brings a much-needed change after a long, hard winter. It means longer walks outside, frolicking through the park and basking in the warm sun with our furry friends. Spring also reveals lots of garbage after the snowbanks melt away. This includes some things we use on a daily basis as pet owners – like waste bags, food packaging, forgotten tennis balls, the list goes on..
