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Animal
Care |
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Thinking
of getting a pet? Have you considered what most people don't? - adoption
information and important information to help you prepare before getting a pet |
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Pet
Care - care
information sheets on dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats
and birds. Some information on exotic pets. |
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What's
it Going to Cost? - some
estimates of the costs of owning pets |
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Exotic
Pets - if you are
considering bringing an exotic pet into your household there are some things you
should consider |
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Animal
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Animal
Behaviour and Welfare
These
fact sheets are provided as a guide to help you understand and reduce specific
behaviour problems in a positive way. Since every animal has a unique
temperament and different experiences we, unfortunately, cannot address every
situation.
We
strongly recommend positive reinforcement training methods, however, many pets
may have emotional or psychological problems that can not be solved with
obedience so you may need to consult a qualified behaviourist or your
veterinarian. In some instances there may be health issues that underlie a
behaviour issue so it is important to have a routine health check with your
veterinarian.
If
you need the professional assistance to solve your pet's behaviour problem, we
recommend you do a web consultation with a Pet Behaviour Consultant from "Pet
Behavior.com." Go to
www.petbehaviorproblems.com.
The
staff at Pet Behavior Problem.com consists of animal behaviour consultants who
are veterinarians or animal psychologists. They all work together to design
unique behavioural therapy programs for each animal. Everyone at "Pet
Behavior.com" has advanced degrees (DVM, Ph.D., Masters) and years of
experience working with all kinds of animal behavior problems. Many of their
staff members are considered to be the top veterinary behaviourists in the
United States. They often teach at veterinary schools, lecture to veterinarians,
and have written or contributed to several veterinary textbooks. In addition to
helping owned animals in people's homes, they have also used our expertise to
help animals without homes through working with several national humane
organizations
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Dogs - BC SPCA Fact
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Cats - BC SPCA Fact
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Rabbits - BC SPCA Fact
Sheets:
The
House Rabbit Society is a
credible resource for information on domestic rabbits.
Below are some topics that provide some basic information that you may
find helpful.
Click here
for general care of rabbits.
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Health and Safety
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Seasonal Issues |
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Advocacy |
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Pet
Alert ! Some public service messages. Hot dogs in
cars, dogs in the back of pick-up trucks, indoor cats and more.
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Circuses
Greater awareness of the behaviour and needs of
wild animals and their habitats, has made many members of the public
question the ethics of the circus environment as it applies to animals.
Learn what the experts have to say about this issue and animal free circuses
as an option for your city.
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Spaying
and neutering Pet overpopulation is the #1
issue facing humane organizations.
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Exotic
Pets -- How Much is That Froggy in the Window? An
article discouraging exotic animals as pets.
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Orangutans
A fact sheet on these threatened animals, their
habitat, and what can be done to help.
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Cockfighting
The BC SPCA is
fundamentally opposed to this blood sport that causes injuries to the
animals that are often fatal. Read the cockfighting
fact sheet for more information.
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Emergency
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Urban Wildlife
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Special Considerations
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