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Parvovirus outbreak in Vancouver: What pet guardians need to know
Guest authored by Dr. Connor Ward, BVMS, MRCVS (veterinarian) Quick summary: Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease in dogs Vaccination is the best way to prevent infection Early veterinary care greatly improves survival The virus spreads easily and can live in the environment for a long time Extra precautions are needed if…
Vancouver Humane Society pleading for help to save pet lives after surge in emergency veterinary funding requests
“Sammy” (name changed for privacy), one of the animals helped by the McVitie Fund program this year. Vancouver, November 17, 2025 — The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is raising alarm bells as requests for emergency veterinary assistance reach unprecedented levels in 2025. The organization’s McVitie Fund—which provides life-saving veterinary care for pets in low-income households across B.C.—has already processed more than…