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• How can I tell if my animal’s incision is healing properly?

  February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month! After your best furry friend has had a spay or neuter surgery, you may be wondering what the healing process should look like. In this blog, we’re going to share tips to help you know if your animal’s incision is healing properly. 

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• February 14, 2023

  How to Keep Your Pet Safe this Valentine’s Day

  It’s that time of year again where everywhere you go you can find pink and red, glitter and every kind of chocolate imaginable.  While you may be busy planning the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day for that special someone, don’t forget about the furry love of your life.  Companion animals make the best Valentines. They love […]

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• January 16, 2023

  What vaccinations does your pet need?

  You’ve just welcomed a new furry friend into the family – congratulations! But what vaccinations do you need to give them to make sure they stay healthy?  Our friends at the ASPCA have some great tips about just this. Check out some of them here and get all the information on their website.  What are […]

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• January 6, 2023

  Caring for your pet rabbit

  Did you know you can litter-train your rabbit like you do with cats? Here are some helpful tips to help you care for your rabbit!  Litter box training  To train your rabbit to use the litter box, use a small cat litter box with no sides or top. Fill it with unscented recycled paper as […]

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• November 28, 2022

  Getting creative to help animals in need

  Community fundraising events are pivotal to support animals in need across the province. Big or small, funds raised by caring individuals make a significant impact for vulnerable animals in the care of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.   We’ve been truly inspired by some of the creative ways our caring donors are raising money for […]

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• November 14, 2022

  The Ontario SPCA kicks off iAdopt for the Holidays to help animals find loving homes

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Adopt, enter the photo contest or donate to help an animal  Stouffville, ON (Nov. 14, 2022) – Change an animal’s life this holiday season with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, which kicks off today and runs until Dec. 25. Presented by Swiffer®, the goal of iAdopt for […]

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• November 4, 2022

  Healthy Habits: Healthy growth for puppies and kittens

  Did you know that like human infants, our furry friends have growth curves, too? These charts help us to make sure our pets stay on track and grow up healthy.   Our friends at Royal Canin Canada share some helpful tips for getting your puppy or kitten growing on the right track. Watch the video below […]

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• October 10, 2022

  Thanksgiving activities to enjoy with your pet

  Looking to have some fun with your furry friend this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some easy ideas to spend some quality time with your furry friend!  DIY pet toys  No matter the weather, enjoy your time together! Even if the weather doesn’t permit to enjoy outdoor fun, you can make your own pet toys for […]

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• October 7, 2022

  Healthy Habits: Working activity into your pet’s daily routine

  Who doesn’t love playtime? It can be the key to keeping your furry friend stimulated and living a healthy life. However, playtime doesn’t look the same for every pet. We’re sharing a helpful resource from our friends at Royal Canin Canada with useful tips and practical advice on how to incorporate healthy activity into your […]

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• September 23, 2022

  Is your furry friend a picky eater?

  Picky pooches and finicky felines   Picky pooches and finicky felines can be challenging for their human companions when it comes to feeding time. We tend to attach many emotions to eating and we sometimes transfer that to our furry friends by providing lots of treats and occasionally giving them a taste of human food. These […]

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• September 15, 2022

  Introducing an anxious dog to people and pets

  Having a nervous or anxious dog can create some challenges when introducing them to other people or dogs. Being a pet parent of an anxious dog, it is important to educate yourself on the best positive practices for managing their anxious behaviours.   Assessing body language  Learning how dogs communicate and what their body language is […]

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• September 8, 2022

  Get active this Fall with your pets!

  Fall can be a great time to get out and get active. With cooler weather, there are plenty of perfect opportunities to get outside.  Here are a few great ways to get moving:  Tips to get active with pets this fall  Before you come inside at the end of one of these fall activities, make […]

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