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Canadian officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people has been traced to raw pet food and possibly contact with cattle. [...]

After creating, approving, and then amending a new bylaw governing dogs in parks, councillors in Saanich, B.C., have finally adopted new rules. [...]

For many people in B.C.'s East Kootenay region, West the Labrador retriever is more than just a dog. [...]

Researchers recorded hundreds of facial expressions in cats, finding they’re not quite as aloof as previously though. [...]

If you find yourself taking a break mid-day and scrolling an Instagram feed full of cute dog photos, you're not just procrastinating; you're improving your mental health. Studies show that just a few minutes of looking at pictures of dogs online can significantly improve your sense of well-being and improve your focus and attention. You're basically levelling-up for the work ahead. [...]

Domestic cats may evolve into the alpha predators of the future. [...]

When two dogs imported to Canada from Iran on separate occasions in 2021 developed deadly canine rabies, alarm bells rang loudly for public health officials. They scrambled to trace dozens of people who may have been in contact with the animals' saliva to give preventive treatment before it was too late. [...]

Some residents in the Town of Lunenburg are hoping to memorialize a community cat — who brought comfort and smiles to locals and tourists alike — by painting a mural in her memory. [...]

Something was missing from the narrow strip of land that makes up the off-leash area near Oakridge in southwest Calgary. [...]