Tag: funny pet news

Noce: Emotional support for pets must be considered on an individual case

, 23/07/2023

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Questions: Our condo bylaws allow owners to have either one dog or one cat in their units. An owner cannot have two dogs or two cats or one dog and one cat. They have to choose. One owner in our building has one dog and two cats, which exceeds the maximum of one pet as outlined in our bylaws. The owner has provided the board with a letter from their doctor saying that their…

How to keep pets safe when they are unhealthy

, 03/07/2023

As wildfires continue across Canada, thick clouds of smoke continue to fill the air all around Michigan. Luckily, there are plenty of ways for people to stay safe from smoke inhalation such as limiting strenuous activities, wearing a mask, and staying indoors. But, what about all the adorable, four-legged furry friends out there? The tiny, dangerous particles filling the hazy skies can also cause serious issues for pets. Here’s what to know and how to keep your pets safe. Michigan’s bad air quality:Everything you need to know How to say poor air quality impact animals? Lori Teller, President of the…

Free wellness checks for pets will be offered in St. Catharines

, 25/06/2023

Pet parents will be allowed to bring their dogs and cats in for a free wellness check in St. Catharines. The Niagara SPCA Mobile Wellness Unit will be offering health checks at Pet Valu locations over the next few weeks. Registered Veterinary Technicians and staff from the SPCA will be on hand to talk about nutrition, flea and tick solutions and other pet health concerns. Each clinic is available on a first come first serve, drop-in basis, and each pet that visits the clinic will receive a coupon for a free dog wash at the host Pet Value store. The…

Pet owners warned of dangerous yet common household item

, 20/06/2023

Following her usual morning routine, Chrissy Villarreal kissed her dog Petey goodbye as she left for work. It was the last time he would do so. And it was all because of a preventable accident. Vets are warning too many furry friends are getting their paws on the common and seemingly harmless household item of empty snack bags, often with tragic outcomes. The caution comes after Ms Villarreal shared the heartbreak of losing her “baby boy” to the hazard. In a Facebook post, Ms Villarreal said she could not wrap her head around what happened to Petey. She said her…

Louisiana senator criticized for ‘vulgar and racist’ comments about Mexicans eating cat food

, 23/05/2023

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email A Republican senator found his own efforts to paint himself as a reasonable moderate under question by none other than Fox News on Wednesday. speaking on Your World with Neil CavutoLouisiana’s John Kennedy found himself in the hot seat and faced a line of questioning about an off-colour remark he had made about the state of Mexico’s economy, wherein he had suggested that people in the country would be reduced to eating pet food were it…

SPCA offers free pet health screening for low-income Singapore households

, 20/05/2023

SINGAPORE: This weekend, 77 cats, 25 dogs, four rabbits, three hamsters and one chinchilla underwent health checks as part of a program that lets low-income households receive veterinary care for their pets. The initiative by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was launched on Saturday (May 13) at Marsiling, where the first of 10 pet health screenings was held. The health screenings are fully subsidized and funded by donations from the public. Full-time and volunteer vets and nurses from the SPCA administered veterinary services such as physical examinations, vaccinations and microchipping. For pets that need further…