Snakes are part of life in Australia and the warmer weather increases the chances of snake encounters for our pets. It’s so important to be well-informed and proactive in safeguarding your furry bestie. Understanding the Risks Many snake species call Australia home, but the Tiger (mainly southern Australia) and Brown (widespread) snakes are largely responsible […]
This time of year, consultations from worried pet carers about their dogs who may have eaten chocolate or hot cross buns go through the roof. Chocolate and sultanas (also grapes and raisins) are toxic to dogs and can have fatal consequences when ingested. To avoid emergency visits for these – all we need to […]
Chocolate and sultanas are two example of toxic foods for dogs, and are both commonly associated with Easter. Here are some easy ways to make sure your dog is not exposed to them. 1. Easter baskets in high places Dogs love chocolate. Chocolate doesn’t love dogs. The two don’t mix, so it’s best to keep […]
Did you know that two of our favourite Easter foods are highly toxic for dogs? Hot cross buns and chocolate stashes are notoriously sought after by pups, however this is no time to play family vacuum cleaner. 1. Hot Cross Buns Sultanas and raisins (and all grapes) are toxic to dogs. The toxin they contain […]
ASK DR CLAIRE Is there the chance of our dog being poisoned by licking a surface that has been treated with a household insect spray? It depends on the spray but most of the regular over the counter insect sprays (the kind you buy at the supermarket) are pyrethrin based and have a very low […]
Here’s the top 6 doggie dangers at Christmas as polled by the Vets at Vetchat. 1. Human food that’s toxic to dogs Chocolate, plum pudding, Christmas cake, stuffing for meats, fruit platters just to name a few. These common foods have ingredients in them that are toxic to dogs and must not be eaten. These […]
Mushrooms can make your dog really sick when they are eaten, and even cause the loss of your beloved pet. There are many species of mushrooms, and many of these are toxic (many are not), but the problem is that there is actually no proven way to easily work out from home if the mushroom […]
Fertilisers are toxic to both cats and dogs. However, it’s mainly dogs that are affected specifically owing to their scavenging nature. There are so many types of fertiliser, they generally contain salts of nitrogen and potassium, as well as phosphorus. They vary in the additives, which can include agents to kill plants, insects and fungi, […]
Thanks to a well meaning but fraught decision in 1935, 101 cane toads were brought to Cairns from Hawaii and introduced to Queensland’s sugar cane fields, in order to solve the problem of black beetles that infested sugar cane The premise was supposed to be simple, release the cane toads and they will eat the […]