September 27, 2024
Animal scams: What you need to know
If you’re thinking of adopting an animal or acquiring a new furry friend from someone online, there are a few things to remember to…
July 9, 2024
3 rules for a great start with your puppy
You’ve recently welcomed a new puppy into your home – what an exciting time! This is the beginning of a long-term companionship. But with…
January 5, 2024
The Paw-fect Start: 7 Must-Haves for Your New Puppy
Guest blog by Dr Emmanuel Fontaine, Scientific Communications Veterinarian at Royal Canin North America Bringing home a new puppy…
October 9, 2023
How dog breed impacts your puppy’s nutritional needs
Does size matter when caring for the nutritional needs of your puppy? Dogs have the widest range of body size of any mammal, and…
March 30, 2023
When do puppies lose teeth and how to help with teething
The adorable furball you adopted has transformed into a nipping machine, chewing everything in sight, including you. Teething time has begun, and it is…
March 7, 2022
Abandoned puppies get their second chance
Perhaps it was fate that called Shawna back to the Ontario SPCA Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic in Barrie when the spay/neuter services were closed…
November 18, 2021
The best kind of cuddles are with an adopted animal
Hearing adoption stories always warms our hearts but seeing the pictures to prove it makes them even more special. To think that little…
July 30, 2021
Cuteness overload: Animals and their best friends
Everyone needs a best friend! Especially in these hard times. Even our companion animals are seeking a furry bestie to hang out with. …
November 26, 2020
Tips to help your new dog or puppy adjust to their new home
You’ve just adopted a dog or puppy from your local Ontario SPCA animal centre, and now it’s time to bring them home…