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How to keep pets safe when they are unhealthy

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

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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…
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Pet owners warned of dangerous yet common household item

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

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

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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…
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Protect your pets and save some cash with the BluePaw program in Brampton

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Preferred Region How does this work? Pet owners in Brampton can get some savings at local businesses and help keep their furry friends safe through the City’s BluePaw program. The City has partnered with local businesses to give discounts to responsible pet owners and help promote pet licensing in Brampton. All dogs and cats in Brampton must be registered each year under the City’s animal control bylaws, and the BluePaw program offers special discounts to Brampton residents who license their pets. “When pets go missing, a license is the best way to help get them home safely…Our BluePaw business members…
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