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These stories about local pets, animals and animal lovers in Sudbury are made possible through the continued support of House of Broadloom as part of our Community Leaders Program.


 

Pets & Animals: Raw food is all the rage, but what does science say?

Pets & Animals: Raw food is all the rage, but what does science say?

Turns out, most veterinary governing bodies, as well the Health Canada, the CDC, and the FDA, recommend against feeding your pet raw meat-based food or even supplementing your pet’s food with raw products
Pets & Animals: Improving care access in underserved areas

Pets & Animals: Improving care access in underserved areas

Veterinary graduates can now apply for funding to practice in areas with critical labour shortages
Pets & Animals: Seasonal safety for your furry friend

Pets & Animals: Seasonal safety for your furry friend

The winter and the holiday season can pose specific hazards for pets, from cold weather and salt, to ribbon and chocolate, here are things to avoid
Pets & Animals: Bunny rescue needs fosters as winter approaches

Pets & Animals: Bunny rescue needs fosters as winter approaches

Domestic rabbits unequipped to live outside, making their chances of survival bleak
Pets & Animals: Why is my cat peeing there?!

Pets & Animals: Why is my cat peeing there?!

Veterinarian Dr. Courtney Andrews delves into one of the biggest frustrations for cat owners: when your feline friend begins relieving themselves everywhere except the litter box
Pets & Animals: Halloween pet safety tips

Pets & Animals: Halloween pet safety tips

If you want to include your furry friend in some spooky fun, here are a few tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association on how to keep things safe
Pets & Animals: You wouldn’t believe all the skills a vet tech has

Pets & Animals: You wouldn’t believe all the skills a vet tech has

Whether taking blood or x-rays, assisting in surgery or administering anesthesia, let’s celebrating all the amazing things registered veterinary technicians do
Pets & Animals: Meow’s the time to sign up for AnimalSmart

Pets & Animals: Meow’s the time to sign up for AnimalSmart

OSPCA recruiting volunteers to visit classrooms as part of its humane education program
Pets & Animals: Help! How do I get my cat to the vet

Pets & Animals: Help! How do I get my cat to the vet

Dr. Courtney Andrews offers a few tips on how to get your feline to the vet with minimal stress (for both of you) and why it’s important for cats to visit the doctor
Pets & Animals: When it’s time to say goodbye

Pets & Animals: When it’s time to say goodbye

Veterinarian Dr. Courtney Andrews offers some advice on the hardest decision people have to make on behalf of their furry, feathered and scaled friends