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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.

Baby Otter

Baby Otter

This little girl was found in a ditch in Hammond. After several hours alone she was brought into Dewdney Animal Hospital. Very weak, she required hand feeding for a few days. A diet of cat food, herring, and cat replacement formula allowed her to have a rapid recovery.

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Gila Monster Photo Shoot

Gila Monster Photo Shoot

Vancouver pet photographer Jason Kenzie ventures to Maple Ridge to take photos of Dr. Walton’s Venomous Gila monster, a lizard with a painful bite.

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Trooper – BC SPCA Cruelty Case

Trooper is a golden retriever who made headlines across Canada when he was found in Maple Ridge extremely emaciated. Weighing half his ideal weight, even Dr. Walton was shocked by his condition. Thankfully, he has recovered and now lives a happy, healthy life.

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Animals as Art

In an article by the Vancouver Sun, Dr. Walton discusses his findings after being appointed by the SPCA to examine a controversial exhibit featuring live reptiles at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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