General
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 make them attractive to rodents and these can also entice other animals to eat them. Dogs and cats who ingest rat baits may die.
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 only illegal to use on dogs in Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.
Are pronged collars harmful to my dog?
Pronged collars (also known as a pinch or constriction collar) are illegal to import into Australia but are only illegal to use on dogs in Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.
What is Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a disease which can affect animals and humans, caused by infection with bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospirosis can cause kidney failure and liver failure, and occasionally severe lung disease and bleeding disorders in animals.
What is a ‘registered breeder’?
The term ‘registered breeder’ generally means one of the following: 1.
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 Blood loss during surgery Cancer Clotting and bleeding disorders Toxins that cause bleeding, such as rat bait and some snake bite toxins Pets can help save the lives of other pets by donating blood.…