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31st Oct 2007
Pets are your responsibility. It is up to you to prepare for their safety in case of an emergency. There can be confusion during emergency situations, so it is best everyone in the home to be prepared and practiced. Include your animals in your household emergency plan.
Wildlife will often escape approaching smoke or a bushfire depending upon its intensity, speed and direction. For example, kangaroos, emus, lizards and the like usually run in the opposite direction. Lizards often move under protective rocks if the fire is not too intense. Birds usually escape by flying. Koalas often climb down trees and move along the ground. And wombats escape into their burrows.
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31st Oct 2007
Most people are aware of how to care for their dog’s physical health needs. However the mental well being of dogs is often still not given the attention it needs. Good psychological health means your dog will have a more enjoyable life and you and the community will be saved from behavioural problems such as nuisance barking and destructive behaviours. read more
31st Oct 2007
Our modern world contains a countless number of dangerous chemicals and a countless number of animals. So it is no surprise that thousands of animals are poisoned each year. read more
31st Oct 2007
Cats and dogs feel the effects of the summer heat just like you and me. They can even become seriously ill when not allowed to cool down adequately. This is known as heat stress. It is extremely important that you provide all that is necessary for your companion to cool down in summer. read more
31st Oct 2007
What is a paralysis tick?
Ticks are bloodsucking ectoparasites, in other words parasites that live on the exterior of an animal. There are around 70 species of tick in Australia. The most common species along the east coast of Australia are the bush tick, the cattle tick and the paralysis tick
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