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Backyard Chickens: Are they right for your family?

Should you get backyard chickens? Many people like the idea of having home-grown eggs, however, raising hens isn’t for everybody! Let’s talk about it.

Why RATS Make the BEST Pets

Did you know that domestic (fancy) rats are physiologically and psychologically different from their wild counterparts? We get to the bottom if it in our latest Dewdney Diaries!

Enriching Indoor Cats

Many, if not all, behavioural problems can be solved by properly enriching a cat’s indoor space. Contrary to popular belief, cats do not need to roam outdoors to be satisfied. It is actually far safer to keep them inside when not supervised. It is our duty as cat owners to create a ‘Catified’ environment to delight their natural instincts. We have a few ideas for you that we think you’ll love!

Cat Litter box Issues? It Might Not Be What You Think.

10% to 25% of all cats will have a some form of inappropriate elimination at some point in their lifetime. Get the facts so you know exactly what to do.

Dewdney Diaries from May 2014

Dewdney Diaries from May 2014

Well, British Columbia is really warming up now, and being surrounded by one of the world's largest temperate rainforests, this inevitably results in more encounters with wildlife. This is also the time of year when many new-born animals are quickly gaining confidence...

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Dewdney Diaries from April 2014

Dewdney Diaries from April 2014

Well April came and went, and as usual, things never ceased to be interesting at Dewdney Animal Hospital. Dr. Walton appeared on CTV once again, and of course there were plenty of exotic and newsworthy patients demanding attention. Let's go over some of the highlights...

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Dewdney Diaries from March 2014

Dewdney Diaries from March 2014

There's never a dull day at Dewdney, and there's certainly never a dull month! Check out some of the highlights from March 2014: Dr. Walton talks about the importance of a dog emergency kit on CTV Every dog owner is faced with an emergency from time to time. Perhaps...

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A Kitten Named Stevie Topples

A Kitten Named Stevie Topples

This kitten is suffering from cerebellar ataxia and both front feet are deformed. she was such a fighter that we decided to see how she progressed with treatment. Over the last week she has learned to move forward on her own and has developed better motor control. She will always be special, but with time we hope she will learn to compensate.

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Clara

Clara

Meet Clara – a young puppy with a broken leg. Watch her journey from arriving at Dewdney Animal Hospital, her surgery to remove her leg, and her eventual move to the SPCA. Hopefully she will find a brand new forever home.

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Baby Raccoon

This baby raccoon was brought into the clinic by the Maple Ridge BCSPCA. It had been found behind a shed after the mother had been scared away. She had removed several other babies, but left this one behind.

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