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You’ve put Pitou out in the yard to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, while you take a quiet moment to finish the dishes. You find Pitou strangely quiet for a dog who is normally very playful and vocal when playing outside. A quick look outside, and no more dog! That’s when panic sets in….

What is it really? Between 2 and 15% of humans are allergic to cats . Cats (and to a lesser extent dogs) produce proteins in their oil glands, saliva, hair and skin flakes that, when inhaled, create an inflammatory reaction similar to that created by pollen that causes hay fever or asthma. The protein can…

Don’t know what to get your pet or an animal-loving friend for Christmas? Here are some ideas that might inspire you: For a human who loves animals: Our calendar : $15 + taxes (all funds go to our animals) To get it, you can come directly to the shelter (1470 rue de Coulomb in Boucherville)…

Even though we are all very excited about Christmas coming up, we must not forget that for our pets, it is above all a stressful and exhausting time. And, with any stressful situation also comes an increased risk of bites. But why are there more risks of bites during the holidays? It is the accumulation…

Walking your dog: an essential activity The importance of taking walks with your dog is something that most owners agree with. And it’s absolutely true: walking your dog is very important , not only for their physical health, but also for their mental health. Taking regular walks with your dog can help him stay in…

This may be annoying behavior but it is completely normal! A male or female dog, sterilized or not, can “zig” or ride and here is why: Stress or overexcitement If your dog finds himself in a stressful situation or becomes overexcited, he may start to mount an object, another dog, or even a human. Mounting…

Has your cat contracted feline AIDS? Are you considering adopting a cat with this disease? Here are 8 questions/answers to help you understand: 1. What is FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)? AIDS in cats is an immunodeficiency disease. It is a virus that progressively weakens the immune system. This pathology mainly infects T lymphocytes (white blood…

Have you found one or more kittens outside? You will find here many useful suggestions. Here is a diagram of the first steps to follow: After checking, you have decided to take care of it? Here are several steps to follow: 1. Install it(them) in a safe space Put the kitten in an isolated room,…

You just adopted a cute kitten and suddenly your eyes start to sting. You sneeze more and more and you react a lot in the presence of the animal. You may be allergic to your new companion! Pet allergies are one of the leading reasons for shelter surrenders. It is estimated that between 2 and…

Urban cohabitation with wild animals is often very difficult for them. You have probably already observed squirrel nests in unusual places like on balconies or on the edge of a window. Mother squirrels must set up their nests to bring their young to safety, but forests are razed to make way for streets, leafy trees…

Many families decide to adopt a rabbit because the animal seems to have fewer needs than a cat or dog. It is also an animal that is often requested by children, especially when it is not possible to have a larger animal at home or if family members are allergic to cats and dogs. But…