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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: Leptospirosis, blastomycosis and cyanobacteria, oh my!

Pets & Animals: Leptospirosis, blastomycosis and cyanobacteria, oh my!

Getting out into nature with pets is fun and healthy, but owners should be aware of three illnesses in particular that animals (and people!) can pick up out in the wild
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Pets & Animals: Take part virtually in ‘Pawsitive Strides’ fundraiser

Pets & Animals: Take part virtually in ‘Pawsitive Strides’ fundraiser

National virtual walkathon supports SPCAs and humane societies across Canada
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Pets & Animals: Why getting pet insurance just makes sense

Pets & Animals: Why getting pet insurance just makes sense

Insurance can be ‘a great sense of relief when you find yourself at an emergency clinic,’ says veterinarian Dr. Courtney Andrews
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Pets & Animals: Sudbury artist takes pet portrait commissions

Pets & Animals: Sudbury artist takes pet portrait commissions

‘Some people are so moved, and they cry’ upon receiving their pet’s portrait, says artist Sue Lampinen
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Pets & Animals: So your pet ate something it shouldn’t have

Pets & Animals: So your pet ate something it shouldn’t have

Marijuana and Xylitol are fine for people, but not so much for dogs and cats — here’s what to do if your furry friend munches on products containing them
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Pets & Animals: Introducing Her Worship Minousse the Pet Mayor

Pets & Animals: Introducing Her Worship Minousse the Pet Mayor

Sudbury cat, who happens to belong to Sudbury poet laureate Alex Tétreault, won the Panache bookstore’s ‘pet mayor’ contest
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Pets & Animals: New treatment found for fatal cat infection

Pets & Animals: New treatment found for fatal cat infection

Dr. Courtney Andrews is excited to share news that a treatment has been found for a type of coronavirus infection that used to be a death sentence for cats 
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Pets & Animals: Is pet insurance worth it?

Pets & Animals: Is pet insurance worth it?

When pets get sick, it can be a big, unexpected expense, and insurance might be suitable depending on your needs and your pet’s needs
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Pets & Animals: US imposes new rules on dog travellers

Pets & Animals: US imposes new rules on dog travellers

Travelling with you pooch to the United States? Take note of new travel rules for canines
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Pets & Animals: Swan couple, Sudbury couple share ‘a lot of joy’

Pets & Animals: Swan couple, Sudbury couple share ‘a lot of joy’

A pair of swans, lovingly called Cecil and Olivia, have been welcome backyard guests at Ted and Linda Paylor’s Sudbury home for the past couple of decades
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