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Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. Seek veterinary attention immediately. Heatstroke involves potentially life-threatening elevations in body temperature (hyperthermia). Heatstroke is...

Desexing cats before they can reproduce plays an integral role in reducing cat overpopulation and there are also many health...

The information presented here is not intended to be relied on for legal advice and you should seek advice from...

There are a number of important factors to be aware of when considering transporting your pet by air, domestically or...

Chocolate contains cocoa, and cocoa contains the compound theobromine. Theobromine is toxic to dogs and other animals at certain doses....

‘Bird flu’ is the common name for avian influenza (AI). It is a highly contagious virus and potentially zoonotic disease...

Chickens grown for meat production are genetically very different from layer hens bred to produce eggs. Meat chickens have been...

In the past, native animals could not be kept as companion animals unless a government permit was issued. However, over...

This article is also available for download as a PDF: RSPCA Humane killing of crustaceans [Note: This information is under...

An abattoir is a facility that slaughters animals to produce meat and meat products for human consumption. A poultry processor...

Pronged collars (also known as a pinch or constriction collar) are illegal to import into Australia but are only illegal...

Pronged collars (also known as a pinch or constriction collar) are made of metal and are designed to tighten around...

It is vital that you make plans to ensure that your farm animals, are well-looked after if you need to...

There are many ways that you can make sure that your puppy has lots of different and positive experiences that...

It is vital that you make plans to ensure that your horse is well-looked after if you need to self-isolate,...

Yes, people can infect pets with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). Infection of companion animals (pets) with SARS-CoV-2...

There are now many millions of cases globally of human infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. There is...

There are now many millions of cases globally of human infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. There is...

Many of our companion animals have benefitted from having their people at home all of the time during the COVID-19...

Ehrlichiosis is a disease primarily affecting dogs that is spread by the brown dog tick. This disease can be fatal...