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Post-operative Care
Ontario SPCA spay and neuter guide: essential post-operative care tips to keep your cat, dog, or small animal healthy and safe.
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How to fix touch sensitivity in your cat
Desensitization and counter conditioning are highly effective techniques for addressing touch sensitivity in cats. These methods gradually transform a cat’s negative or neutral emotional reactions to touch or petting into positive associations. By pairing touch with rewards or pleasant experiences, cats learn to perceive touch as non-threatening or enjoyable. Here’s what you’ll need: Remember to […]
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August 12, 2025
The impact of light pollution on wildlife and how we can help
Light pollution is often seen as a problem for humans, disrupting our sleep and spoiling our view of the night sky. However, did you know light pollution can also span beyond urban areas into the natural world? Wildlife, particularly nocturnal animals, rely on darkness for navigation, hunting, mating, and migration. The intrusion of artificial light […]
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August 5, 2025
Understanding your dog
Ever wonder why your dog does what they do? While they can’t speak our language, dogs communicate clearly through body language if you know what to look for. Every behaviour offers a glimpse into your dog’s thoughts and emotions. Understanding these cues can help strengthen your bond, reduce stress, and even prevent unwanted behaviour. In […]
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August 1, 2025
Why you should consider spaying or neutering your pet
When it comes to responsible pet parenting, spaying or neutering your animal is one of the most important decisions you can make. Not only does this surgical procedure help prevent unwanted litters and reduce pet overpopulation, but it also offers a range of health and behavioural benefits that can lead to a healthier life for […]
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July 29, 2025
Get to know Crystal Brain, Manager of the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre
Bringing warmth, experience, and a deep sense of purpose to her role, Crystal Brain leads the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre as manager. With a passion for both people and animals, she plays a vital role in guiding the centre’s day-to-day operations, supporting her team, and helping animals find loving homes. Her compassionate leadership […]
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July 17, 2025
Clicker training your cat
Clicker training is a fun and effective way to help teach a wide variety of animals, including cats and dogs. Unlike traditional training, which relies on commands and compliance, clicker training is more of a game. Clicker training presents an interesting challenge to cats. Instead of simply being handed treats as freebies, your cat is […]
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July 11, 2025
Tips on caring for your pet rat
Whether you’ve had a pet rat before, or you’re a first-time parent, here are some tips you need to know about food, enclosure size, exercise and more. Food In every pet supply store and feed store you should be able to find high-quality pelleted rat food. These are nutritionally balanced and should always be available […]
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July 4, 2025
Choosing the right boarding kennel for your pet
You have a trip coming up, and your beloved furry friend can’t come with you. How do you choose the right boarding kennel for your pet? In today’s blog, we share tips to help you make the right decision. Initial things to consider There are pros and cons to using a boarding kennel when you […]
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June 30, 2025
Twix’s journey of recovery: A new life as Bo
Twix’s story began at the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre, where this one-year-old Mastiff arrived in a heartbreaking state, suffering from severe malnutrition. His emaciated body revealed his struggle for survival, weighing a mere 15 kilograms when he should have been around 25. His body condition was rated at just one out […]
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June 27, 2025
Firework safety tips to keep pets safe
Everybody loves a long weekend – including our furry friends! It means more quality time with the people they love. But there are also some safety concerns to keep in mind so your furry friend can be comfortable and safe. Here are some firework safety tips to keep your animals safe this weekend! What’s the […]
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June 23, 2025
Does your pet have a food allergy? Here’s what to watch for
Just like people, cats and dogs can suffer from food allergies. While not as common as environmental allergies, food sensitivities can cause uncomfortable symptoms and impact your animal’s quality of life. Sometimes animals can have both environment and food allergies, and it can be hard to differentiate between the two. Knowing the signs and how […]
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