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🐕New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that three-legged dogs use different movement strategies at different speeds, including a gallop-like gait at higher speeds that resembles movement in four-legged dogs.
It gives important new insights about limb loss which could help inform both rehabilitation strategies for canine amputees.
🤖 The findings may also help inform the development of adaptive legged robots capable of responding to limb loss.
📸Photo credit: Courtesy of Jorn Cheney
https://rvc.uk.com/tripawd-dog-research-news

This has been going on for a few months but do be aware that Parvovirus is around in Vancouver, and the symptoms to look out for

Parvovirus outbreak in Vancouver: What pet guardians need to know There have recently been reports of a parvo outbreak in Vancouver, particularly in the Downtown Eastside. This makes prevention and early action important for pet owners.

There's nothing better than a holiday pic of Santa with your dog - check out the annual event at Simply Natural Raw Pet Food this weekend 🙂 All proceeds to SAINTS Rescue

Our annual holiday sale is this weekend, December 6th and 7th!

Santa will be arriving for photos on both days from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. All proceeds from the photos will be donated to SAINTS Rescue💕🐾

Fun memory tests to see how smart your dog actually is!

How Smart is Your Dog? Take This Test & Find Out! - Modern Dog Magazine Test your dog's memory to find out

Updated guidelines from UC Davis veterinary hospital on suggested neutering/spaying ages for 40 dog breeds

www.frontiersin.org

How to Keep Your Dog Cool During Hot Weather (also, remember to wipe your dogs' paw pads with a cold wet cloth as this will help too)

How to Keep Your Dog Cool During Hot Weather | Preventive Vet Not everyone has AC, and not every dog is able to spend all their time indoors, so here are some tips to help dogs stay cool during hot summer weather.

If your dog's nails need a trim (and that applies to many of our dogs!), Simply Natural Raw Pet Food in Kerrisdale are offering nail trims at the store on Tuesday February 20th from 2pm-6pm courtesy of Lovera Pet. The benefits of shorter nails are numerous including better weight distribution across the paw itself = reduced potential for arthritis

Some interesting new technology for your best canine friend

The 12 Best Smart Gadgets for Dogs and Dog Lovers - Modern Dog Magazine Innovative pet tech that makes life with dogs easier and more fun

Our sweet dogs are sitting with not a lot of interest! We have some amazing dogs right now and they are single and ready to mingle! Each one has its own special and unique personality, awaiting their perfect home. Can't adopt? Please share their stories farrrrrr and wide and help us find our good looking group of fur kids forever homes!

To see their full stories please click the link below!

https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/type/dog/