13 May
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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 ...
Alerts
13 May
ALERT! Poison Found at Prince Alfred Park
We have just been alerted that bromadiolone based rodenticide has been found placed in the Prince Alfred dog park in Surry Hills, NSW. ...
11 Dec
Summer Hazards Bluebottles
The Animal Poisons Helpline has recently received several calls regarding dogs ingesting beached bluebottles. Otherwise known as man-of-war or blue bottle jellyfish...
02 Dec
Redback Spiders And Your Pets
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...
28 Nov
Small Business Supporter Program
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...
28 Nov
Ageratina Adenophora
Ageratina adenophora, more commonly known as Crofton weed or Mexican devil, is a common poisonous pasture weed found primarily in coastal regions of NSW, southern QLD...
22 Nov
And the winners are…
A huge congratulations to our major Pawesome Prize Pack winner: Shannon & Cheche the Mini Schnauzer in VIC! Plus our four runners up:...
06 May
My dog ate white cedar berries
Please be cautious with your pets as Melia azedarach (also known as White Cedar, Chinaberry or Cape Lilac) berries are now ripe and falling from trees throughout Australia and New Zealand. ...
30 Nov
Bluebottles And Your Dog
Over the past 24 hours, the Animal Poisons Helpline has received several reports of dogs eating beached bluebottles (Physalia physalis) in the Auckland area. If you are in Auckland...
18 Nov
Pufferfish And Your Dog
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 enter summer, we would like to...
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