Tag: pets & animals

West Kelowna travelers pushing for airline to improve its pet policies

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A frequent West Kelowna, BC, flyer is pushing for Air Canada to change its pet policy after the airline told him he couldn’t fly with his small dog, even with the proper carrier. The traveler says Air Canada is inconsistent with its policy, as he was able to get on other flights with no hassle and the same carrier. Devyn Plett now travels with three different-sized pet carriers when flying with his Pomeranian/chihuahua mix, after two run-ins with Air Canada during which he was almost denied boarding. “Two times I traveled with Air Canada they told me she was too…
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Owner escapes, three pets perish in Helms Road fire

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~ Press release provided by Stanley Volunteer Fire Department STANLEY, March 20 — Fire Chief Terry A Pettit reported that the Stanley Fire Department responded to a house fire at 8:03 am on Wednesday, March 20 at 154 Helms Road about five miles east of Stanley. The 2.5-story, wood frame home was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived, according to Chief Pettit. The home’s owner Pamela Hansen was awakened when she started to smell smoke and heard the smoke alarm going off downstairs, according to the fire chief. She attempted to leave the house by going downstairs, but was unable to…
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UCR scientist warns pet owners of dog-killing parasite in the Colorado River

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Heterobilharzia americana is a virus that affects dogs YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Scientists confirm a dog-killing flatworm has been found in the Colorado River. The Colorado River runs right by Yuma County and parts of California, and scientists want to warn pet owners of the risks. “We’re hoping that by getting this information out. All of the vets and dog owners are aware that this parasite is a potential cause for those symptoms,” said Dr. Adler Dillman, UC Riverside Professor and Chair of the UCR Nematology Department Over the last five years, vets in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside…
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet’s food and water bowls to prevent salmonella

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Infectious Diseases March 25, 2024 Salmonella is a bacterial infection that can cause fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. It can be transmitted from contaminated food, such as raw meat or eggs. But what you may not know is that your pets — and the food they eat — could carry salmonella, which can make you and your family sick. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician, explains how to prevent salmonella infection from spreading. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:56) is in the downloads at the end of this post.…
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Delhi’s first pet park to feature vet clinic, day care center and a lot more | Delhi News

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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) initiated the process on Tuesday to hire a private company for developing recreational facilities for the upcoming second phase development of pet park in Jangpura. Delhi’s first vet park’s second phase to commence soon. (Representational mage | Source: Unsplash) Delhi: On Tuesday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has commenced the process of engaging a private company to undertake the development of play and exercise amenities for the upcoming pet park in Jangpura’s second phase. This includes the operation of facilities such as a pet shop. The park, situated adjacent to the…
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