How can I prepare for COVID-19 self-isolation so that my pets and I stay safe? There are a number of ways you can prepare for COVID-19 self-isolation so you and your pets stay safe. The...
What do I need to do if I or a close contact contracts COVID-19 to keep us and our pets safe? There are a number of ways you can prepare for the possibility that you or a close contact will contract...
What do I need to prepare for my pets in case I require hospitalisation due to COVID-19? There are a number of ways you can prepare for the possibility that you require hospitalisation due to COVID-19. There...
What should I do to keep myself, my pets, and others safe while practising social distancing? The human-animal bond people share with their companion animals is very important and can provide much needed support, comfort and companionship to...
Can I leave my home to care for animals during the COVID-19 pandemic? It is your responsibility to protect the welfare of animals in your care at all times. You have a legal...
How should I look after my backyard hens during the COVID-19 pandemic? It is your responsibility to protect the welfare of any animal in your care at all times. Not only does...
How can I ensure my farm animal’s welfare during COVID-19 restrictions? There is currently no evidence that domestic animals (pets or farm animals) or Australian wildlife play a role in the...
How can I socialise my puppy during the COVID-19 pandemic? There are many ways that you can make sure that your puppy has lots of different and positive experiences that...
What is ‘One Health’? ‘One Health’ is the concept that animal and human health are interdependent and dependent on the health of the environment...
How can I ensure my horses welfare during COVID-19 restrictions? During COVID-19 restrictions, you will need to continue to care for your horses while maintaining social distancing and minimising travel....
Can people infect pets with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)? There is some evidence that cats, dogs, hamsters and ferrets are vulnerable to being infected with SARS-CoV-2 from close contact...
What information do we have about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and domestic animals? It appears that it is rare for domestic animals to become ill when naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 and this has...
Do domestic animals spread novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? There is no evidence that domestic animals can transmit the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) to people or that...
How can I prepare my pets for easing of COVID-19 restrictions? Many of our companion animals are benefiting from having their people at home all of the time during the COVID-19...
What are animal welfare and public health concerns associated with ‘wet markets’? ‘Wet markets’ have individual stalls selling fresh food, similar to a farmers’ market. This may be under cover or in...
How can I help my pet get used to people wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes to our lives. One of these is the increase in people wearing...