Snake Evenomation

Snake Evenomation

During the warmer months of the year, snake bites are a fairly common occurrence in Perth. Pet owners need to be especially careful if they live or walk their dogs in areas near bushland. Keeping dogs on a lead whilst walking through the bush, keeping the grass in...
Snake Evenomation

Snail Bait Toxicity

The most commonly available snail baits available are metaldehyde (green), methiocarb (blue) and iron EDTA (red). Metaldehyde and methiocarb cause similar signs in animals after being eaten. Salivation and tremors are frequently noted and may subsequently progress to...
Snake Evenomation

Rat & Mouse Bait Toxicity

Rat and mouse bait are common toxins eaten by dogs and cats and also effects other species including birds. In some instances, cats may develop toxicity as a result of having eaten mice which have recently eaten bait. Clinical signs of toxicity normally don’t begin to...
Snake Evenomation

Lily Toxicity in Cats

Lilies are beautiful and elegant and as such, commonly found in households as floral arrangements, flower bouquets or growing in gardens. Some lilies such as Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum), Japanese show lily (Lilium lancifolimu), Tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum),...
Snake Evenomation

Chocolate Toxicity

Everyone loves chocolate, including dogs and sometimes, cats. Unfortunately, chocolate can be poisonous to dogs & cats. Chocolate contains theobromine which is slowly metabolised by animals. Theobromine causes vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures...