Alerts

  • It can be a stressful experience to find out that your pet has ingested something they should not have. The Animal Poisons Helpline is here to support you and your pet through such circumstances if they ever occur. Our team will assess ...

  • Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) are currently coordinating a recall of various baby spinach products in Australia that are contaminated with unsafe plant material. These products are considered unsafe for human consumption...

  • Did you know that plants in the Kalanchoe genus (more commonly known as widow’s-thrill, mother-of-thousands, and mother-of-millions) can be toxic to pets that eat them? These are common houseplants...

  • We are very excited to announce that Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance has renewed their Platinum Sponsorship of the Animal Poisons Helpline. From our beginnings, Bow Wow Meow has been an incredible supporter of the Helpline. ...

  • We have just been notified today that there are a number of beached puffer fish at Bonbeach, Victoria, Australia. Pufferfish (also known as toadfish, blowfish or simply blowies) can be very attractive to pets....

  • As we are now heading into cooler weather, many of you will be switching on gas heaters and fireplaces to keep warm. This winter, it’s important to be aware of the risks of carbon monoxide ...

  • We have just been alerted that bromadiolone based rodenticide has been found placed in the Prince Alfred dog park in Surry Hills, NSW. ...

  • The Animal Poisons Helpline has recently received several calls regarding dogs ingesting beached bluebottles. Otherwise known as man-of-war or blue bottle jellyfish...

  • Redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti) tend to live in close association with people, but prefer dry, dark areas where they will not be disturbed. This means they are often found...

  • We are excited to announce the launch our small business supporter program, designed for smaller organisations that care about animal welfare. If you are part of a small business...