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25.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE COVID 19 The safety and wellbeing of you and your pets are very important to me as well as maintaining my own wellbeing. To be able to continue providing my service to you, I have had to implement some strategies in order to keep us all safe but enable my furry clients to continue receiving the care and attention they deserve.... I will be practicing the appropriate hygiene protocol as per regulations, such as the use of hand sanitiser before, during and after contact with your pet. Where necessary gloves may need to be worn. Any surfaces I come into contact with will be sanitised before and after use. While out walking your dog, social distancing will apply for both me and your dog from other people and pets whilst in my care. Limited to no social contact with owners where possible. Paperless invoicing sent direct to your inbox. Payment by direct deposit only. I truly appreciate your support at this time and look forward to your continued custom, as well as the opportunity to continue caring for your pet/s. Stay safe!

24.01.2022 **ALERT** The Animal Poisons Helpline has received an increase in the number of calls regarding pufferfish poisoning over the past week. As we are about to en...ter summer, we would like to remind all pet owners to be cautious with their pets whilst on the beach. Pufferfish (also known as toadfish, blowfish or simply blowies) can be very attractive to pets. Dogs have been known to quickly eat washed up pufferfish before their owners can stop them, in some cases whole! Sometimes pet owners may be unaware that their pet has ingested a pufferfish until they develop the signs of poisoning soon after a visit to the beach. Most pufferfish are toxic when ingested. They contain a highly potent neurotoxin known as tetrodotoxin in their organs and skin. Pufferfish ingestion can be life-threatening and result in a rapid onset of paralysis which typically begins in the back legs and progresses forward to the respiratory muscles. If your pet has ingested a pufferfish, they require urgent veterinary attention. Do not wait for symptoms to develop. Whilst on the beach, always observe your pets and do not allow them to approach any washed-up fish. To the fishing enthusiasts, please immediately return any pufferfish that are caught to the water rather than leaving them behind where dogs may eat them. For all animal poisoning queries, you can call the Animal Poisons Helpline on 1300 869 738 (AU) or 0800 869 738 (NZ). Our service is free for all pet owners. For more pet poison updates, subscribe to our mailing list at animalpoisons.com.au/stay-up-to-date

21.01.2022 Sharing a warning regarding the christmas treats many stores are now starting to stock for dogs. Many of these so called treats end up with the dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas. . The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split t...he hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell. Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes. On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde. If that wasn't bad enough, they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog. Please leave them in the shop where they belong or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog/s, put them safely away then throw them in the bin! Please be safe with your dogs! See more

18.01.2022 Happy National Dog Day Australia Happy National Dog Day Australia

17.01.2022 Looking after this beautiful girl for a couple of nights

16.01.2022 "I wish I may, I wish I might... find my fur-ever home by Christmas night!" Why not (8 years and over)? Research cons...istently shows that animals in that age group are the hardest to re-home and spend the longest time in shelters. #AdoptDontShop #adoptaseniorpetmonth See more

13.01.2022 A very important reminder! Please do not feed wildlife - especially not with bread. As the weather warms up and we spend more time in nature, it's easy to get e...xcited about the wildlife but please remember that they are more than capable of feeding themselves and human intervention will often to more harm than good. Please share this so all the feathered and furred can have a good summer! Learn more here: https://www.wires.org.au//wildlife-/let-nature-feed-itself

12.01.2022 From medication and human food to kinetic sand and entire plastic bags, some pets will eat just about anything. Dirty nappies, firelighters, USB sticks and en...tire washed up bluebottles are just some of the other items we have received calls about. When it comes to poisoning, prevention is best. All pet owners should be mindful to provide a safe environment for their furry, feathered or scaly friends. This is particularly important in households with puppies, who seem to be at the highest risk of getting themselves in trouble! Help us raise awareness for pet poisoning by sharing this post and leaving a comment below to let us know the strangest thing your pet has eaten.

11.01.2022 Hanging out with these two cuties this weekend

10.01.2022 It's going to be a HOT one this weekend! To help you keep your best mate safe, read the Animal Welfare League NSW's hot-weather pet tips below! Make sure y...our pet has access to fresh, cool water throughout the day. Ensure your pet has shade to escape the sun throughout the day (shady areas move at different times of the day!) Where possible, bring your pet inside to keep cool in air-conditioned rooms or safely near a fan. NEVER ever leave your pet unattended in a vehicle. It doesn't take long for pet to experience heat stroke in a confined, and heated space. Animal Welfare League NSW urges people to contact their local police if they see a pet trapped in a car during hot weather. Light-coloured pets are more at risk of sunburn and skin cancers, especially if they have pink noses and ears. Be sure to keep these pets inside where possible, and most pet retailers have pet sunscreen available to purchase. Australia is home to some of the best, and deadliest, snakes in the world. During Summer, snake activity increases so be sure to keep an eye on any curious pets if you are in a snake-prone area - and keep details of your local vet nearby. Some breeds (like pugs, bulldogs, boxers etc) have impaired physical ability to breathe, pant and keep cool. Be extra vigilant in making sure 'squishy-faced' pets are safe. Older pets, pockets pets (rabbits, guinea pigs), overweight pets, birds, and pets with respiratory or heart conditions need extra help staying cool during summer. Keep your pet's tick and parasite protection up to date. Tick danger is all year-round but more prevalent in the hotter months. If you are in a common tick zone, speak to your vet about the best protection for your pet. Read more Animal Welfare League NSW pet tips here: www.awlnsw.com.au/summerpettips

06.01.2022 Happy #FathersDay2020 to all the dog dads! https://www.facebook.com/muttscomics To browse MUTTS merchandise and a wide selection of books by artist Patrick McDonnell, visit mutts.com. Every purchase helps animals in need.

04.01.2022 September 13 is #HugYourHoundDay! As if we needed an excuse to give our best fur-buddies a big hug...

03.01.2022 Snakes are starting to wake up from their long winter rest, and our pets are once again at risk! All snake bites or suspected snake bites in Australia should be... treated as life-threatening. It is vital that you keep your pet calm and as still as possible. Try to limit any movement (including walking) as much as possible and transport them to your nearest veterinary practice immediately, even if they look well. If you are not close to a veterinary clinic and the bite was witnessed to have occurred on a limb, apply a pressure immobilisation bandage to that limb before transporting the animal to a veterinarian. The bandage should cover the entire limb, from the paw to the base of the limb. The pressure bandage should not be applied too tight as to restrict blood flow, but at a similar tightness to what would be applied for a sprained ankle. There is no role for a pressure immobilisation bandage for bites that are not on a limb. The sooner your pet is treated, the better their chances of survival. Symptoms of snake bites include: - Sudden weakness followed by collapse - Vomiting - Laboured breathing - Paralysis, starting with the hind legs - Loss of bladder and bowel control - Shaking or twitching of the muscles - Blood in the urine DO NOT try to catch or kill the snake for ID or for any other purpose DO NOT apply a tourniquet DO NOT wash the bite site DO NOT cut, suck or apply any other treatments to the bite-site Our service is free for all pet owners and has assisted over 5,000 accidentally poisoned pets so far this year. You can save a pet’s life by keeping this critical service free. Please visit animalpoisons.com.au/support to learn about ways you can support the service.

01.01.2022 Happy birthday to this gorgeous girl