Articles tagged with 'Poisons, toxins and baits'

Many common household items such as food, plants and medicines are fatally toxic to our pets. It is important to...

Some of the most common garden dangers that pets need to be protected from include: Rat or mouse bait (rodent...

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

Various plants are toxic and potentially fatal to cats. Check with your veterinarian first before your cats have access to...

A number of plants are poisonous to pets. These can cause serious illness and even death in some cases. It’s...

Cocoa Mulch is also known as ‘Cocoa Bean Mulch’ or ‘Cocoa Shell Mulch’ and is used as a mulch in...

General information for livestock The University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine Library has a good database of plants toxic to animals...

If you suspect or know that your dog or cat has eaten a poison bait, you must contact your nearest...

Many introduced and some native animals are classed as ‘pests’; because they have a negative impact on the environment or...

RSPCA Australia recognises the need to control introduced species, such as the fox, to reduce both environmental and agricultural impacts....

For emergency advice on poisoning please go straight to this article: What should I do if suspect my pet has...

Rat baits are dangerous and potentially deadly to animals and people that consume them. The baits used are normally flavoured to...