Pets & Animals

These stories about local pets, animals and animal lovers in Sudbury are made possible through the continued support of House of Broadloom as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Pets & Animals: Don’t skip distemper vaccination

A case of canine distemper last month in Sudbury prompts a bit of advice and outreach from local veterinarian, Dr. Courtney Andrews

Feb 6, 2025 11:54 AM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Protecting your furry friend when the mercury dips

Fur is good protection, to be sure, but nasty winter weather means pets need extra protection and extra precautions outdoors

Jan 10, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Learning about foreign bodies with help from the Fresh Prince

Our resident veterinarian, Dr. Courtney Andrews, teaches us about foreign bodies by, what else, writing a rap song to the tune of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ 

Dec 27, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Answering a reader question about Addison’s disease

A malfunctioning adrenal gland can have dire consequences for your pet if left untreated. Our in-house veterinarian, Dr. Courtney Andrews, talks Addison’s disease causes and treatments

Dec 10, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Looking for a pet? City program can help you with that

Greater Sudbury’s Adopt-A-Pet program can help you find your new best friend or even help you find a cat for your barn

Nov 29, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Bone broth a soup-er food for your pup

It’s great for hydration, digestion, immune system and a healthy coat

Nov 14, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Pets & Animals: 3 semi-unusual pets and why people love them

Ever considered getting a bird, reptile or pig?

Nov 13, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Taking the fright out of Halloween for your pets

The spooky season is fun but can raise a few issues for pet owners. Dr. Courtney Andrews provides some tips on safety, costumes and anxiety

Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Vet offers advice after Ontario sees 1st rabies death in 57 years

Sudbury.com’s veterinary expert, Dr. Courtney Andrews, discusses the risk of rabies to pets and people and provides insights into the disease, how to avoid it and vaccination against it

Oct 4, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Rescued barred owl returned to the wilds of Windy Lake

A barred owlet was rescued from the side of the road in late May, taken care of by The Owl Foundation in southern Ontario, flown back north by Canadian Wings of Rescue and released into the wild last week by Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre volunteers

Sep 17, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

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