Canine parvovirus is a virus affecting dogs that attacks and damages tissues with rapidly dividing cells (such as the gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, and lymphatic tissues), which can cause severe and life-threatening disease [1, 2]. Canine parvovirus cases occur across Australia with an estimated 20,000+ cases a year across the…
As human populations continue to grow and coastal areas become more heavily used for recreational activities, the likelihood of encounters between humans and sharks is increasing. To help prevent shark incidents, various methods have been implemented to deter sharks from popular beaches to enhance public safety. However, while these methods…
Glue boards (also known as glue traps) are made of cardboard, plastic or wood covered in an adhesive and are promoted as a rodent control method. They are designed to catch and trap animals who run across their surface. The RSPCA opposes the use of glue boards due to the…
What is the legislation? On the 1st July 2024 the Australian Parliament passed legislation to end live sheep export by sea. The legislation was introduced as an amendment to the Export Control Act 2020, and sets an end date for the trade by 1st May 2028. This means that after…
Female dogs can become pregnant via either natural mating with a male dog, or through an artificial insemination procedure. There are three main methods that can be used for artificial insemination: vaginal, transcervical, and surgical. When frozen semen is used, only transcervical and surgical artificial insemination are able to achieve…
Rats are now popular pets all around the world, and can make excellent companions for all people, both young and old. But are they the right pet for you? Are rats the right companion animals for me? Rats are affectionate, charming, and intelligent rodents. They are clever; they can comprehend…
Mice are popular pets all around the world, and can make excellent companions for all people, both young and old. But are they the right pet for you? Are mice the right companion animals for me? Mice are affectionate, charming, and intelligent rodents. They are clever; they can comprehend and…
The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an iconic Australian species primarily found in eucalypt forests along the eastern and southeastern coasts of Australia. Despite their uniqueness and popularity, koalas face numerous threats to their survival, primarily due to human activities. Ongoing habitat destruction, fragmentation, and alteration has severely impacted population numbers…
Koalas are an iconic Australian species, known to attract thousands of tourists every year. Koalas living in the wild suffer a range of negative impacts due primarily to habitat loss, climate change, vehicle collision, and dog attacks. Consequences include pain, injury, fear, stress, incapacitation, starvation, and death. Therefore, improving wild…
When you are considering adding companion mice to your family, you will need to give some thought to where to get them. There are a lot of things to consider in finding the right mice for you, for example: Animal shelters such as the RSPCA and other reputable rescue organisations…