Puppy

The pandemic puppy craze is creating a veterinary crisis

Veterinarians are at a crisis point, with a dire staffing shortage leading to fatal consequences for pets. A serious problem before COVID-19 has been amplified by the pandemic puppy craze, say Canadian industry experts.Bailey Gladwin says the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph refused to admit her dog Odie when her referring emergency…

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CFIA targets puppy importers in at least 6 raids in Ontario

At least six puppy importers who are bringing dogs into Canada from Eastern Europe have been targeted in raids by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency this month, focusing attention on an opaque multi-million dollar business that welfare and veterinary groups have repeatedly warned about.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency raided at least six puppy importers in…

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