Author: Darrel Pratt

They are relatively long-lived (banding records show 20-30 years), breeding from 3 to at least 12 years of age. Larinae are distributed worldwide; in Canada 23 species of gulls and kittiwakes have been recorded, 18 as breeding. On the West Coast, the glaucous-winged gull (kittiwakes glaucescens) is the common nesting gull. What is the normal […]

Keep dogs inside, in a fenced yard, or tied up far from the front door or mailbox. Keep front doors and fence gates closed. Keep dogs away from the screen door, even if it is locked. Do not allow your dog to approach our employees while they are out in the community. Can you ship […]

Canada does not require a vaccination waiting period. So, your pet is welcome to enter Canada immediately after he or she receives the rabies vaccination. Additionally, Canada does not impose a quarantine on pets arriving from any country. Can I bring my cat into Canada by car? If you are travelling with a pet or […]

Canada’s Most Popular Cat Breeds Siamese. Ragdoll. Maine Coon. Bengal. Russian Blue. Sphynx. Persian. Himalayan. What is the number 1 breed of cat? Persian cats are not only the most popular breed of cats, they’ve also been around the longest. What is the most popular cat in 2022? the RagdollAfter all, the Ragdoll is very […]

Wapiti. The Wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is the second largest (after the moose), most highly evolved Old World deer. It is also known as the American elk. The Wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is the second largest (after the moose), most highly evolved Old World deer. Are there any elk in Canada? The present population of elk in […]

“Even though it’s not illegal to feed wildlife, the MNRF strongly advises the public to NOT feed wildlife, removing them from their natural food sources, inadvertently changing their digestion systems. Can you feed deer in Canada? Feeding can do more harm than good, Ministry of Natural Resources says. Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding […]

Many insects and amphibians rely on what’s called freeze tolerance to get through the winter. This is a process that requires the organism to freeze half of its body and cut down on metabolic practices. In natural freeze tolerance, an insect converts 50 percent or more of its body water to ice. How do bugs […]

Squirrels can even act as a major pest in Canada as many species like to build nests in homes, especially in the wintertime. By identifying which squirrels live in and around your home you’ll be better prepared to prevent and deal with squirrel problems. Are squirrels invasive to Canada? The Eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) […]

Bears are killed all the time in canada during their respective hunting seasons and limits are imposed by the governments by issuing a limited number of tags. If you are status Indian (aboriginal, first nations, inuit) or even metis you are allowed to hunt at any time. Is it legal to eat bear meat in […]

Therefore, they are required to complete the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and Clinical Proficiency Examination, and to demonstrate proficiency in English in order to obtain a Certificate of Qualification to become eligible to practise as a veterinarian in Canada. How can a vet move to Canada? The best option for veterinarians looking to move […]