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  • What is a ‘registered breeder’?

    The term ‘registered breeder’ generally means one of the following: 1. Registration with a breed club or association Dog and...
    Tagged: Breeding
  • Are dog pronged collars illegal in Australia?

    Pronged collars (also known as a pinch or constriction collar) are illegal to import into Australia but are not illegal...
    Tagged: Featured
  • Are pronged collars harmful to my dog?

    Pronged collars (also known as a pinch or constriction collar) are made of metal and are designed to tighten around...
    Tagged: Featured
  • How do I introduce a new dog or puppy to children?

    It is important that you manage the introduction to your family carefully and that children are directly supervised at all...
    Tagged: Pets and kidsPet owner basics
  • What are the risks to my cat or dog from rat bait?

    Rat baits are dangerous and potentially deadly to animals and people that consume them. The baits used are normally flavoured to...
    Tagged: Veterinary carePoisons, toxins and baits
  • What is Leptospirosis?

    Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with a kind of bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospirosis can cause kidney failure and...
    Tagged: Veterinary careVaccinatingDiseases
  • Why do pets need blood transfusions and how can my dog or cat help?

    Just like humans, dogs and cats may require a blood transfusion in situations such as: Serious trauma causing blood loss...
    Tagged: Veterinary care

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