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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. These ticks are commonly found in wooded, bushy areas with tall grass. Both humans and animals, particularly dogs, are susceptible to Lyme disease, making it crucial to be informed about its signs, symptoms, treatment, […]
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July 22, 2025
How do ticks affect dogs? Tick prevention for your dog
As we transition into spring and start spending more time outside with our pets, it is important to remember some tick prevention tips for your furry friend. Ticks can be harmful to your dog and can transmit Lyme disease. Ticks can also be passed on through contact with other animals, so it’s always important to […]
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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 bugs that can be irritating and harmful for our furry friends. Here’s what to look out for: 1. Mosquitoes Mosquitoes can be annoying for our animals, and cause local irritation, but the major concern […]
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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 helpful tips, you can keep your pets comfortable and enjoy a fun summer together! Protecting pads Avoid going for walks on hot pavement as this can result in burnt pads. Limit your time outside, […]
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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 fleas are uncomfortable for your furry friend. Animals can experience skin irritation, itching, redness, swelling and sometimes suffer an allergic reaction from the bites. Fleas feed on your animal’s blood, so it is possible for your […]
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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 capacity and needed help finding him a home, it was clear he would need a special kind of TLC. Upon his arrival, Beam tested positive for tick borne illnesses (Lyme and Ehrlicha) and had […]
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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 Humane Society for assistance to get her someplace warm before she had her puppies. After multiple attempts to catch her, she was successfully live trapped and brought into the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas […]
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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 protect your animals. What are ticks? Ticks are members of the spider family and are strong biters. They are attracted to three things: body motion, body heat, and carbon dioxide. Ticks are ground-dwellers, so […]
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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 to ensure you can provide your animal with the care they need. How can you best prepare for your animal’s medical care costs? The ASPCA has 9 tips for cutting pet care […]
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