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Summer safety for dogs: Expert advice for keeping them healthy in warmer weather

, 25/07/2023

(Credit: iStock/Getty Image) Summer is in full swing, and no one is happier about this than our dogs. The warmer weather offers endless opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, whether it’s hiking, swimming or exploring what’s lurking beneath the wet sand at our nearest beach — so it’s no surprise that it’s a favorite time of year for pet owners, too. But even though the season invites us all to be a little more carefree, it’s important to be aware of the health and safety issues that can impact dogs during the hotter months. To help you prioritize your pup’s well-being,…

Pets & Animals: Your pet vaccine questions answered

, 12/07/2023

Curious which vaccinations your furry friend needs and when to get them? Our resident veterinarianDr. Courtney Andrews answers your questions We have heard a lot about vaccines in the last few years. There are many opinions out there, but the fact is that vaccines prevent severe illness and save lives. This is not just true for humans, but also in animal populations both wild and domestic. We are fortunate that the incidences of many viral diseases are low in Ontario, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. The last outbreak of rabies virus was detected in raccoons around Hamilton in…

Paris Hilton accused of ‘problematic puppy purchase’ after buying new chihuahua | Ents & Arts News

, 09/07/2023

Paris Hilton has been criticized by animal rights group PETA for buying a new chihuahua puppy – which is related to her beloved dog who died earlier this year. The US media personality revealed the newest addition to the “Hilton pets family” in an Instagram post this week – two months on from her heartbreak at the death of long-time companion Harajuku B****who was 23 years old. She uploaded a short video of her new dog, which she has yet to name, for her 24.1 million followers on the social network. Hilton added in a caption: “Absolutely in love with…

Canada Day fireworks: How to protect pets

, 06/07/2023

As communities in BC prepare to mark Canada Day with festivities and fireworks, animal advocates are reminding the public to be mindful of the impact on animals. “It’s a terrifying experience for an animal because we have to realize that they don’t know what’s going on and they hear loud bangs,” Charlotte Ellice of the BC SPCA told CTV News. She said every year, animals end up hurt and run away from home after being scared by the explosive noise. “There are animals that are injured. There’s a high increase in strays that find their way into centers who have…

Pet pantries, food banks see growing demand amid ‘difficult time’ for pet owners

, 27/06/2023

Denise Angus has operated a pet rescue center and food bank for the last seven years, but she has never seen such a “remarkable increase in demand” for the services the center provides. Angus, the founder of Mattie’s Place, says the need for help to feed pets has been soared in recent years. The center has gone from feeding 500 to 600 pets per month before the COVID-19 pandemic to about 1,200 per month. “The need is so huge, I’ve never seen anything like it in all the years I’ve been doing this,” Angus told CBC Toronto. “It’s a really…

New Ireland to France ferry to set sail with spa and pet-friendly cabins

, 24/06/2023

Latest ferry arrives into Rosslare Europort “just in time for the peak summer holiday period” Ferry companies are continuing their comeback at Irish ports this year as growing numbers of punters (and their pets) set sail from Cork, Dublin and Rosslare. Stena Vision is the latest addition to the fleets, a 1,300-passenger ship that arrived into Rosslare Europort this week. The New Ireland to France ferry has 42 pet-friendly cabins After a major refit at a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, the ship comes with a spa and 485 passenger cabins – “more than any other ferry currently sailing from Ireland”,…

Georgian Triangle Humane Society preparing for annual ‘Walk for Pets’ fundraiser

, 07/06/2023

Animal lovers will unite alongside their furry friends for a cause very close to their hearts later this month. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is preparing for its 11th annual Walk for Pets. The fundraiser brings in about 10 per cent of the organization’s yearly fundraising targets and is a critical way to spread awareness in the community. “This team really knows how to put the fun in fundraising,” said Mel Pockaj, the senior philanthropy manager for GTHS. “People really enjoy coming out and being part of a community. I think that our pets get FOMO if they aren’t…