Author: Clint Curtis

HomeSense is pet-friendly. This household goods store is full of great items to make life at home easier, including home furnishings and more. Is Marshalls Canada dog friendly? This installment is a mash-up of both sister stores, offering apparel for men and women, a small home goods section, and a large shoe section. They welcome […]

Canada could spend more than $8,000,000,000 each year on animal testing. How much does animal testing costs? Costs of Animal and Non-Animal Testing Type of Toxicity Study Cost ($US) in vitro test $20,000 Sister chromatid exchange animal test $22,000 in vitro test $8,000 Unscheduled DNA synthesis animal test $32,000 Are animal tests expensive? Animal tests […]

Lethocerus americanus is a giant water bug in the family Belostomatidae, native to southern Canada and the United States (north of 35°N; other Lethocerus species are found southwards). It typically has a length around 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in). Are there waterbugs in Canada? Giant Water Bugs are members of the order Hemiptera, true bugs. They […]

An easy way to identify the different deer of Canada is by describing what they look like, where they live and what they eat. I use these to describe the five deer species in Canada: White-tailed deer, Mule deer, Caribou, Moose, and Wapiti. Where can I find mule deer in Canada? Mule deer prefer open […]

Stephen Maclver with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development, says the population is doing well. Whitetails are numbered about 82,000-130,000, and mule deer are approximately 100,000-170,000 strong. Are deer common in Canada? Where do you find the White-tailed deer? Most common and most widely distributed of North America’s large mammals. […]

Startling facts about veterinary costs in Canada The average vet visit cost ranges from $45 to $55 while emergency visits can cost much more. For example, 24 hours of hospitalization start at around $1,200. What if I can’t afford a vet in Canada? There may be programs in your community that are available to help […]

There are certain occasions when a dog may be lawfully killed and it has been held that where it is attacking domestic animals, the owner of such animals is entitled, if he catches the dog in the course of such attack, to protect his property by killing the dog. Is killing a dog illegal in […]

The Statute of Westminster is a British law that was passed on 11 December 1931. It was Canada’s all-but-final achievement of independence from Britain. What happened in 1931 in Canada? Events. September 29 – Striking coal miners clash with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the Estevan riot. December 11 – the Statute of Westminster […]

$39. The average monthly insurance premium in Canada is $39 for a dog and $29 for a cat. This monthly premium may seem affordable, but the cost can climb quickly depending on the following factors: The age of your pet – Older pets are more likely to have health issues and are, therefore, more expensive […]

White-tailed Deer stand about 90 cm tall at the shoulder. Adult males (bucks) typically weigh 68 to 102 kg and adult females (does) 45 to 73 kg. How big do deer get in Canada? Adults stand 1.5-2.3 m from hoof to shoulder. Bulls are larger than cows: males range from 2.5-3.2 m in total length, […]