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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJ5D5RnKxLJD62IYrk016rtJfRQzy0SNK1IA1n6Ssbjar11NaKKt3pkVPUcYGZf15hvkV49SN6aITV7ptxYRW9OHvMR1K8-WpHIJ9lbjnUJlhGSupRfllS4dQPnm5JWwPiTFsS92p43dqhYqDK_vg2NCsaIw8SB-5OoEdgCjMYGWRqtLlEj0fA5YbVN0M\/s1600\/Dog-eating-a-bone-at-Christmas-time.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1066\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJ5D5RnKxLJD62IYrk016rtJfRQzy0SNK1IA1n6Ssbjar11NaKKt3pkVPUcYGZf15hvkV49SN6aITV7ptxYRW9OHvMR1K8-WpHIJ9lbjnUJlhGSupRfllS4dQPnm5JWwPiTFsS92p43dqhYqDK_vg2NCsaIw8SB-5OoEdgCjMYGWRqtLlEj0fA5YbVN0M\/s16000\/Dog-eating-a-bone-at-Christmas-time.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWith the silly season quickly approaching, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E has a timely reminder of the dangers this time of year can signal for our pets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"As the Christmas trees and decorations quickly become the staple in many homes around the country, sadly, some Australian pets will also succumb to the vet emergency trends for this time of year,\" Nadia Crighton from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sM65rj\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E says. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFrom the typical tick and flea infestations to the more interesting claims of dogs ingesting all sorts of goodies, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E does witness spikes in claims around the summer period that can leave pet owners in a frantic situation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"During this time of year, pet owners must stay vigilant with their pet's safety needs,\" Crighton says. \"It's vital you keep up with your preventative treatments, especially for ticks and fleas for those pets who suffer from flea allergies.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E also advises pet owners intending to travel with their pets this holiday season to check if the area is prone to ticks and be prepared.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Tick paralysis is a terrifying situation for the pet and the owner,\" she warns. \"With the cost of living and the additional expenses of the festive season, prevention is much cheaper than the extensive costs associated with an \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/12\/beware-tick-menace-this-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eemergency tick situation\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, not to mention the emotional toll of potentially losing your pet. A simple $50 tick treatment from your local pet supplies store will make your pet almost tick-proof for three months.\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs of November 2023, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E claim data already shows a \u003Cb\u003E900% plus increase in paralysis tick claims\u003C\/b\u003E compared to the year's cooler months. Based on seasonal history, PIA expects elevated tick claim levels right through to February.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"But ask any vet, and you'll find the high-end costs some pet owners pay, out of their own pocket, for life-support ventilators and 24\/7 care over a number of days to save their pet from a paralysis tick event, is eye-watering.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBeing the time of year when entertaining is high on the agenda for many homes, dogs are also \u003Cb\u003Emore at risk of foreign body ingestion of objects and toxins\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"We certainly see a big spike in claims for \u003Cb\u003Eforeign body ingestion\u003C\/b\u003E during the warmer months,\" Crighton says. \"This can be due to a host of reasons including entertaining and not securing rubbish bins correctly, too many new and interesting items being left around – cue the tinsel.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESkewers\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Efishhooks\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Ecorn cobs\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Eunderwear\u003C\/b\u003E and even \u003Cb\u003Epuffer fish\u003C\/b\u003E have been known to cause issues with dogs over the past year. During the festive season, \u003Cb\u003Echocolate and alcohol toxicity\u003C\/b\u003E is also a problem. \u003Cb\u003EOverfeeding\u003C\/b\u003E and feeding dangerous human foods, including nuts, lollies, high-fat foods such as butter, and other toxic foods, can also pose a problem for dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/01\/the-dangers-of-xylitol-poisoning-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EXylitol is highly toxic to dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and can be found in many sugar-free lollies the children might be enjoying over this period,\" Crighton says. \"Being educated on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/15-people-foods-your-dog-should-never.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etoxic foods that affect our pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E can prevent many issues from occurring.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDogs are also masters at finding food; some breeds are better at it than others! Young pups and dogs can also be ultra-curious when sniffing out something that can ultimately harm them. Keeping your pet in a safe area during entertaining or when you cannot supervise them is a simple way to keep them safe.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"It's just ensuring that people remember \u003Cb\u003Edogs are natural scavengers\u003C\/b\u003E, and thinking that Rover simply won't eat it is incorrect,\" Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"It's always best to ensure that your pet does not have access to anything that can cause detrimental effects to their health and wellbeing.\"\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop Tips For Summer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EEnsure bins are correctly secured and cannot be accessed by your dog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EKeep dogs away from entertaining situations when you cannot fully supervise them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EEncourage guests to refrain from feeding your pet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESnap skewers into small pieces when putting them into the rubbish.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDo not feed your dog corn cobs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EPut signs up notifying guests you have a dog and to shut the gate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENever leave chocolate or alcohol in reach of your pet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESecure fishing tackle boxes and keep rods up high with hooks firmly attached.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EKeep all chemicals, including gardening sprays and bait, secure and out of reach.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETrain your pet to keep away from the Christmas tree.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEge3kiIObDsmSa9QqLHpQ_WHMpfztyg26o2jispSf_rWKB5rqVa4t10U95Ef1rO1GNvL54zDJs3QNW79RYRSxDo3yGzkqda0LgYcb9gc6iCLbAP9M_qHFFhKhmg_a2ZDDMRLP10voTsaVjdjDDtdhCm2W6lXdO_1-MVxxclbKWVws_wdsUuzvZj17tkalE\/s1800\/Keeping_Dogs_Safe_at_Christmas_Malinois_Aramis_smiling_next_to_decorated_Christmas_tree.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"785\" data-original-width=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEge3kiIObDsmSa9QqLHpQ_WHMpfztyg26o2jispSf_rWKB5rqVa4t10U95Ef1rO1GNvL54zDJs3QNW79RYRSxDo3yGzkqda0LgYcb9gc6iCLbAP9M_qHFFhKhmg_a2ZDDMRLP10voTsaVjdjDDtdhCm2W6lXdO_1-MVxxclbKWVws_wdsUuzvZj17tkalE\/s16000\/Keeping_Dogs_Safe_at_Christmas_Malinois_Aramis_smiling_next_to_decorated_Christmas_tree.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\"Dogs are curious in nature, especially young pups, and they have an incredible sense of smell,\" Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\"Meaning, wrapping boxes of chocolate up and popping it under the tree could be a recipe for disaster. Some simple preparation can prevent many issues from occurring that could see your festive celebrations turning into a sad and tragic event.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, December 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/12\/beware-tick-menace-this-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBeware the Tick Menace this Summer Season!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5542913132536928498\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/12\/the-dog-ate-what-at-christmas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5542913132536928498"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5542913132536928498"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/12\/the-dog-ate-what-at-christmas.html","title":"The Dog Ate What At Christmas?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJ5D5RnKxLJD62IYrk016rtJfRQzy0SNK1IA1n6Ssbjar11NaKKt3pkVPUcYGZf15hvkV49SN6aITV7ptxYRW9OHvMR1K8-WpHIJ9lbjnUJlhGSupRfllS4dQPnm5JWwPiTFsS92p43dqhYqDK_vg2NCsaIw8SB-5OoEdgCjMYGWRqtLlEj0fA5YbVN0M\/s72-c\/Dog-eating-a-bone-at-Christmas-time.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4041995477710640507"},"published":{"$t":"2023-06-16T10:10:00.007+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-16T10:13:55.594+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"POISONS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rodent Bait Warning: Here Come the Mice"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBx7Tomea3M5b59dgDCrpKGAyXLu3hiIgLOfZDyRqpEuTiFtM-DYKuZxbvs43_7w4f04OfN5bSlpuq7DlpgMlH4TgRyVT6twJmQa8aF2pvIiWFcEwWS9YJdprLqarHV3JK8NSwbk0XYy-4a-HS5wf6eBtNvIpCunaTDoPnwgdafI0Tyo70ggGGSdHu\/s1000\/Rat_Bait_Poisoning_in_Pets_Kelpie_breed_at_risk_dog_grabbing_mouse_lying_on_the_grass.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"666\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBx7Tomea3M5b59dgDCrpKGAyXLu3hiIgLOfZDyRqpEuTiFtM-DYKuZxbvs43_7w4f04OfN5bSlpuq7DlpgMlH4TgRyVT6twJmQa8aF2pvIiWFcEwWS9YJdprLqarHV3JK8NSwbk0XYy-4a-HS5wf6eBtNvIpCunaTDoPnwgdafI0Tyo70ggGGSdHu\/s16000\/Rat_Bait_Poisoning_in_Pets_Kelpie_breed_at_risk_dog_grabbing_mouse_lying_on_the_grass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAs the weather cools, the rodents come looking for a warm place to call home. This can lead to an influx of mice and rats entering domestic residents around Australia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E issues a timely reminder about the dangers of rodent bait and how to prevent your pet from becoming seriously ill.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“As the cold weather strikes, the prevalence of mice in the home certainly increases,” Nadia Crighton from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E says. “Understandably, many Australians will be looking for the quick fix option and utilising rodent baits, but as the demand increases to poison these unwanted critters, we also see an increase in the number of claims for toxicity in pets.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E certainly notices an uptrend in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eclaims from May to August\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E with another peak occurring during \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJanuary\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E – a possible indication that old forgotten baits have been dislodged and found by curious canines.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHiding baits behind refrigerators, ovens, and garages may seem like a great idea.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQFJ5uooE6TpcsSiEdk1iVbx5pW2snImsDQ1zMi31ADoL76KmypA7nnI13tsPaRRm9YhXPopkBbCGINcv-BpmLG1DdRkLpFUwsB3W43TJINp4EVRSO3eRq2s2G6Z0pFL3K63b8vK-VM1L7HM-7hdlJ0GQK3tWUY6U0waW30aAAI9njPeQ3bPepUzhj\/s1440\/Warning_about_Rat_Bait_Poisoning_for_Pet_Owners_poisoned_mouse_suburban_Sydney_October_2020.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQFJ5uooE6TpcsSiEdk1iVbx5pW2snImsDQ1zMi31ADoL76KmypA7nnI13tsPaRRm9YhXPopkBbCGINcv-BpmLG1DdRkLpFUwsB3W43TJINp4EVRSO3eRq2s2G6Z0pFL3K63b8vK-VM1L7HM-7hdlJ0GQK3tWUY6U0waW30aAAI9njPeQ3bPepUzhj\/w300-h400\/Warning_about_Rat_Bait_Poisoning_for_Pet_Owners_poisoned_mouse_suburban_Sydney_October_2020.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EHowever, these baits can be easily moved by rodents and suddenly be easily accessible to your pet. It’s important for pet owners to understand that most rat bait poisonings occur after the bait has been hidden.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We strongly advise that if you have a rodent issue in your home or pet-friendly workplace to call in the professionals,” she says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Accidental poisoning due to rat bait is a major problem around this time of year, and pet owners need to be vigilant to avoid disaster.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENot only is it deadly to your pet, but it can also be incredibly costly, with a recent insurance claim for rodent bait toxicity in Australia reaching $17,653*!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Rodenticide or commonly referred to as ‘rat bait,’ typically contains chemicals that are harmful to rodents, such as\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eanticoagulants or other poisons\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,” Crighton says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcLlQKRaI8GDi7Ab40aW3VpnfjLTdXxtEt7G0I6j9qyV0wru36bhsh5tdWmkh5wxsVQSu1BdBGfL5JxWDOGmUNAYEDGInddZiFTJPz-SRnFaGpW60gQRe4nQiG48MDX90wOMIQbgkCfTca1SWYXr8rTx9ODSnQfrE4YNmzhFE1F0iABV0bSuxDHnN5\/s958\/Worsening_mouse_plague_in_Australia_prompts_warning_over_rat_bait.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: georgia; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"516\" data-original-width=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcLlQKRaI8GDi7Ab40aW3VpnfjLTdXxtEt7G0I6j9qyV0wru36bhsh5tdWmkh5wxsVQSu1BdBGfL5JxWDOGmUNAYEDGInddZiFTJPz-SRnFaGpW60gQRe4nQiG48MDX90wOMIQbgkCfTca1SWYXr8rTx9ODSnQfrE4YNmzhFE1F0iABV0bSuxDHnN5\/s16000\/Worsening_mouse_plague_in_Australia_prompts_warning_over_rat_bait.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“However, when ingested by dogs, rat bait can have severe consequences and pose a significant risk to their health.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERodenticide poisoning in dogs can lead to internal bleeding, organ damage, neurological symptoms, such as seizures, tremors and paralysis, and respiratory distress. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Because the rat poison is so readily available many pet owners do not understand the dangers they are placing their beloved companion animals in when simply throwing a bait under the refrigerator or behind the oven,” Crighton warns. “If this bait is moved and becomes available to your dog, chances are they will ingest it as many contain enticing smells that attract not only rats and mice – but also your beloved dog.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECats are also at risk\u003C\/b\u003E; however, they do tend to have lower incidents of ingesting the bait. However, there is also the risk of your cat or dog ingesting a poisoned rodent. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“This can also lead to poisoning complications in pets,” Crighton says. “So, when it comes to the issue of rodents, the best solution is to call in the professionals who can safely set baits away from your pet or stick to the old fashion mouse trap.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPest experts also suggest ensuring your home is up to scratch before the cold weather hits and the mice and rats come looking for a warm and toasty environment to nest for the winter. Fixing any cracks and openings around the home, cutting back overhanging trees near your roof line, and cleaning up any pet food and scraps from outside. Keeping pet food stored in a sealed container is also recommended. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERats can also pose a problem for pets when it comes to Leptospirosis. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/04\/another-leptospirosis-outbreak-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELeptospirosis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is transmitted by rodents’ urine, with dogs picking up this disease by drinking from contaminated ponds and puddles. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Ensuring you deal with a rat problem in the correct fashion is important for pets on many levels,” Crighton says. “If you have a serious rodent problem, chat with your veterinarian about a vaccination for Leptospirosis.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERat Bait Poisoning Symptoms:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELethargy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWeakness\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELoss of appetite\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EVomiting\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDiarrhoea\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EPale gums\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIncreased thirst or urination\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJaundice\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“If you suspect that your dog has ingested rat bait or any other toxic substance, it is crucial to seek immediate veterinary care,” Crighton recommends. “Prompt treatment can significantly improve the chances of a positive outcome for your pet.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop 10 Breeds affected by Rat Bait Poisoning:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe top breeds are typically \u003Cb\u003ETerrier types\u003C\/b\u003E, those who love their nose, and \u003Cb\u003Eworking dogs\u003C\/b\u003E! However, any dog can become a victim of bait poisoning. The 2022 claims data for PIA policies show, amongst the most commonly insured dogs, Terrier breeds are the most affected by rat poisoning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ECairn Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/07\/australian-kelpie-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Kelpie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAustralian Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBeagle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAustralian Cobberdog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/australian-cattle-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Cattle Dog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAmerican Bully\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/dachshund.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDachshund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/labrador-retriever.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELabrador\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/golden-retriever-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGolden Retriever\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E* $17,653 is the highest “rodent bait” toxicity claim received in the last 12 months to 31\/5\/23, by PIA’s underwriter and policy administrator, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 16th June 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/04\/another-leptospirosis-outbreak-in-dogs.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnother Leptospirosis Outbreak in Dogs in Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/dog-first-aid-quick-reference-guide.html\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDog First Aid: Quick Reference Guide\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/04\/ratsak-naturals-safe-for-domestic-pets.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERatsak Naturals safe for domestic pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/4041995477710640507\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/rodent-bait-warning-here-come-mice.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4041995477710640507"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4041995477710640507"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/rodent-bait-warning-here-come-mice.html","title":"Rodent Bait Warning: Here Come the Mice"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBx7Tomea3M5b59dgDCrpKGAyXLu3hiIgLOfZDyRqpEuTiFtM-DYKuZxbvs43_7w4f04OfN5bSlpuq7DlpgMlH4TgRyVT6twJmQa8aF2pvIiWFcEwWS9YJdprLqarHV3JK8NSwbk0XYy-4a-HS5wf6eBtNvIpCunaTDoPnwgdafI0Tyo70ggGGSdHu\/s72-c\/Rat_Bait_Poisoning_in_Pets_Kelpie_breed_at_risk_dog_grabbing_mouse_lying_on_the_grass.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-6142518656243431636"},"published":{"$t":"2023-04-28T15:01:00.010+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-27T13:24:28.089+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"EMERGENCY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"POISONS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Common Pet Emergencies That Need Immediate Veterinary Care"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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On the eve of \u003Cb\u003EWorld Veterinary Day (April 29)\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Louis Eramanis\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sashvets.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESASH (Small Animal Specialist Hospital)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E guides us through some irregular symptoms and what pet owners should be aware of to help best support our dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWorking as an\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;Emergency \u0026amp; Critical Care Specialist\u003C\/b\u003E at SASH, Dr Louis specialises in treating the most unstable and time sensitive patients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWorking in high intensity emergency rooms and intensive care units, he has extensive experience working on cases of \u003Cb\u003Esnake envenomation\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Eneurological emergencies\u003C\/b\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003Erespiratory failure\u003C\/b\u003E among other things.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Louis highlighted for us those emergency situations that will \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003Ealways require immediate attention by a vet\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to Respond When your Dog:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E#1. Has breathing difficulties, excessive panting, blue tongue\/gums \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOfCQvV2Xlr2d_izEncc4glYMBuAu2fi5unvXBzTcsSz23D9t0hVghIqu5vPAJreqxVq-o-88Cpd3nnAJfm1q9Dx3PKIQ1eeGzIH7Ot9AAgMAxFc_zAEOBb25KCBHV7iZI7BvHEWSDYAd3IklnT07kEH5Ht6vcO4HHl6uUlama1qJRtSGKe74ujgEy\/s1204\/Commen_Pet_Emergencies_requiring_Vet_Care_dog_collapsed_panting_due_to_heat_stroke.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1204\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOfCQvV2Xlr2d_izEncc4glYMBuAu2fi5unvXBzTcsSz23D9t0hVghIqu5vPAJreqxVq-o-88Cpd3nnAJfm1q9Dx3PKIQ1eeGzIH7Ot9AAgMAxFc_zAEOBb25KCBHV7iZI7BvHEWSDYAd3IklnT07kEH5Ht6vcO4HHl6uUlama1qJRtSGKe74ujgEy\/s16000\/Commen_Pet_Emergencies_requiring_Vet_Care_dog_collapsed_panting_due_to_heat_stroke.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf your dog is having trouble breathing, there can be a number of reasons for this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis can be seen with any number of \u003Cb\u003Elung and heart disease\u003C\/b\u003Es, but also with \u003Cb\u003Egeneral illness\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Etick paralysis\u003C\/b\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/11\/summer-safety-preventing-heat-stroke-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eheat stroke\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFirst, check your dog’s tongue, the tongue and gums turn a nasty shade of blue when there is a lack of oxygen in the body. Patients require oxygen or sometimes life-saving intubation to stabilise whilst investigating the cause. It’s important to \u003Cb\u003Ekeep them calm and cool \u003C\/b\u003Eso it’s a good idea to turn on the aircon for the drive to the vet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E#2. Is bitten by a snake \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJ0VXExx04QR8LjqBYHZraJ-awYwZymOcLzU6n7ks9E9W_rBTjedY3IQO6nv1ECBmrHqtmIXcf7EZS0BoVFyHzK3PtTggTequbAStrhKpl0yVp0EMxd9cwkWP8uptYOu56mjOLSaC9XCyoWx3EdC24gUJ8Ez61BvZlZg32lFJ1gXkOLBShYKcezWI_\/s1440\/Common_Dog_Emergencies_Labrador_Cooper_at_SASH_ICU_after_being_bitten_by_a_red-bellied_black_snake.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1432\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJ0VXExx04QR8LjqBYHZraJ-awYwZymOcLzU6n7ks9E9W_rBTjedY3IQO6nv1ECBmrHqtmIXcf7EZS0BoVFyHzK3PtTggTequbAStrhKpl0yVp0EMxd9cwkWP8uptYOu56mjOLSaC9XCyoWx3EdC24gUJ8Ez61BvZlZg32lFJ1gXkOLBShYKcezWI_\/w398-h400\/Common_Dog_Emergencies_Labrador_Cooper_at_SASH_ICU_after_being_bitten_by_a_red-bellied_black_snake.jpg\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ELabrador Cooper spent time in ICU after \u003Cbr \/\u003Ebeing bitten by a red-bellied black snake\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDuring the warmer months, it’s important to be wary of snakes in the garden. If a snake bite is witnessed, a vet visit should not be delayed! There will be fewer venom effects if antivenom is given as soon as possible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESome dogs can show \u003Cb\u003Evomiting\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Ediarrhoea\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Ecollapse\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Eapparent recovery\u003C\/b\u003E after being bitten; these patients still received a lethal dose of venom and require antivenom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlood and urine tests can be run\u003C\/b\u003E to test for lethal envenoming; any patient that develops symptoms should receive antivenom immediately.   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E#3. Is retching with a distended belly\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis is common in large breed deep-chested dogs (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/08\/dobermann-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDobermans\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/german-shepherd.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGerman Shepherds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/great-dane.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGreat Danes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E etc.) who can develop \u003Ci\u003Egastric dilatation volvulus\u003C\/i\u003E (GDV) also known as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/canine-bloat-gdv-causes-signs-prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ecanine bloat\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgot8POJ5C5E8tnsp_3UNqvPt680qjadwM9UzWne0aonRvWNhBN0tkG2mKhl_iLfmIC7JRzHDDLYFbOhA4GuZaJbIkJFIso_PdhYGL1k1BHnWfHoeZaPzwwV-vTvIP72vIDUIzaiS9tovIT5HhB681OH2NQPA3e1EZKH139E0puLaTWvOhxeR5xbQ3s\/s940\/Common_Dog_Emergencies_requiring_immediate_veterinary_care_canine_bloat_small_dog_with_distended_belly.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"788\" data-original-width=\"940\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgot8POJ5C5E8tnsp_3UNqvPt680qjadwM9UzWne0aonRvWNhBN0tkG2mKhl_iLfmIC7JRzHDDLYFbOhA4GuZaJbIkJFIso_PdhYGL1k1BHnWfHoeZaPzwwV-vTvIP72vIDUIzaiS9tovIT5HhB681OH2NQPA3e1EZKH139E0puLaTWvOhxeR5xbQ3s\/w400-h335\/Common_Dog_Emergencies_requiring_immediate_veterinary_care_canine_bloat_small_dog_with_distended_belly.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is a \u003Cb\u003Elife-threatening disease\u003C\/b\u003E caused by the stomach twisting upon itself and then ballooning up and causing circulatory shock and loss of blood flow to the stomach.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETypically taking place after your dog has had a big meal and has been running around, GDV can also occur at other times. Most dogs will become \u003Cb\u003Eweak and collapse\u003C\/b\u003E, and their \u003Cb\u003Ebelly very obviously gets larger and larger\u003C\/b\u003E whilst the dog tries to vomit unsuccessfully, leading to unproductive retching.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese dogs should be \u003Cb\u003Ebrought in immediately for rapid stabilisation and surgery\u003C\/b\u003E if these symptoms are noted.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#4. Displays tremoring\/seizures for more than 5 minutes \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimrViWTF79sJAHBoyJX4b-NCtAUguL2XPsLWfX_x9Bj2Lsk4DLUc1n9E7eKzlWoMA_Voi6HaCe-2IFexXl10_YvOigY-8fjCyWVqhZFZhsZ7XStErysVVweQfgSGfBZkHIUl52Tan_RbUi2vBJP0zVjalevIO2rFf4DEa23jwMJBywqHpmg5oNJjbx\/s1850\/Common_Dog_Emergencies_requiring_vet_care_epileptic_dog_having_seizure_lying_on_towel.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimrViWTF79sJAHBoyJX4b-NCtAUguL2XPsLWfX_x9Bj2Lsk4DLUc1n9E7eKzlWoMA_Voi6HaCe-2IFexXl10_YvOigY-8fjCyWVqhZFZhsZ7XStErysVVweQfgSGfBZkHIUl52Tan_RbUi2vBJP0zVjalevIO2rFf4DEa23jwMJBywqHpmg5oNJjbx\/s16000\/Common_Dog_Emergencies_requiring_vet_care_epileptic_dog_having_seizure_lying_on_towel.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEpilepsy, brain disease or toxins\u003C\/b\u003E can cause seizures or tremors. This can be extremely distressing to witness. Whether or not there is a history of seizures, muscle tremors, or convulsions for longer than 20 - 30 minutes \u003Cb\u003Ecan lead to heat stroke and brain swelling\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf the seizures continue at home for more than 5 minutes, you should take your dog straight to the vet due to the risk of subsequent injury. Patients can hurt themselves, bite their tongues, and even bite their owners. Care should be taken when picking them up with towels placed underneath them on hard surfaces. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E  #5. Has ingested toxins \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEji8G6JV-SKLSvdS7vaeW33Xp36T3GrRxH6-Ja4Juy3c17dKqxeQwI0OGqj4kIqDK9lMXtfSltDZ9gm1bfHwKibKN8GeJCFqxxVJEb23AqBmmVeoqVI14bSqO5UCDutIYInSkvyEqfKrgq6_KVpXNxxoqo0ak4fOccObM6Ov2sOKtdqZjqwcKUJhoEx\/s832\/SASH_Vets_Buddy_Australian_Cattle_Dog_recovered_after_ingesting_toxic_snail_bait.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"832\" data-original-width=\"828\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEji8G6JV-SKLSvdS7vaeW33Xp36T3GrRxH6-Ja4Juy3c17dKqxeQwI0OGqj4kIqDK9lMXtfSltDZ9gm1bfHwKibKN8GeJCFqxxVJEb23AqBmmVeoqVI14bSqO5UCDutIYInSkvyEqfKrgq6_KVpXNxxoqo0ak4fOccObM6Ov2sOKtdqZjqwcKUJhoEx\/w398-h400\/SASH_Vets_Buddy_Australian_Cattle_Dog_recovered_after_ingesting_toxic_snail_bait.jpg\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EBuddy, the Cattle Dog made a full recovery\u003Cbr \/\u003Eafter ingesting toxic snail bait\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn general, this includes \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/06\/poisoned-dogs-prompts-warning-over-rat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eanimal bait\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/09\/common-plants-poisonous-to-your-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eplants and gardening chemicals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/march-is-pet-poison-prevention.html\" target=\"\"\u003Erecreational \u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Edrugs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/march-is-pet-poison-prevention.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emedications\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. Some toxins can cause symptoms quickly, whilst others can take a while to develop.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe sooner the patient is made to vomit\u003C\/b\u003E, the less toxin can be absorbed by the body. Other treatments or antidotes may be recommended for certain poisons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf uncertain, then the Animal Poisons Hotline can be contacted on\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E1300 869 738\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalpoisons.com.au\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Evisit their website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for more information.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#6. Is in a coma\/non-responsive\/not breathing \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf pets are not breathing and unresponsive, they should be taken straight to the vet. We can see this from paralysis (e.g. caused by a paralysis tick or snake bite), severe illness, coma, or they may be close to death.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe first step is to remain calm\u003C\/b\u003E to ensure you and your pet safely make it to the vet. If you have assistance, then \u003Cb\u003Emouth-to-snout CPR \u003C\/b\u003Ecan be started in the car. Do not attempt to perform CPR if it delays your trip to the vet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVXy9pY2pF7NmBhb4FFQGn5iLC4BjUS0rHO_4hmV8Z7Yqd3jrA2QPxx6boclKnZoTHDHZBzYm9N-0on7bf5M_5oPFVU0lWk4BNRUmQpAtJFUG8aoOaWJtlDZtzsno4I6FR-h5KN_DiG8eTJd_6WHhPpkIh4GJ99UWyEGUqbL3le8RxChzj0sZmwJqU\/s1850\/Common_Pet_Emergencies_Requiring_Vet_Care_Performing_CPR_on_Dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1234\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVXy9pY2pF7NmBhb4FFQGn5iLC4BjUS0rHO_4hmV8Z7Yqd3jrA2QPxx6boclKnZoTHDHZBzYm9N-0on7bf5M_5oPFVU0lWk4BNRUmQpAtJFUG8aoOaWJtlDZtzsno4I6FR-h5KN_DiG8eTJd_6WHhPpkIh4GJ99UWyEGUqbL3le8RxChzj0sZmwJqU\/s16000\/Common_Pet_Emergencies_Requiring_Vet_Care_Performing_CPR_on_Dog.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPets should be \u003Cb\u003Eon their side to give 30 compressions followed by two brisk mouth-to-snout breaths\u003C\/b\u003E. In large to medium breed dogs, both hands with your arms straight out are used to compress\/\u003Cb\u003Epush the chest to 1\/3 - 1\/2 its width\u003C\/b\u003E; a decent amount of force is required.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor smaller dogs and cats, use a single hand with the chest between your thumb and fingers. For mouth-to-snout breaths, both hands should be used to create a seal between your mouth and the pet's snout whilst holding the mouth closed.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s \u003Cb\u003Eimportant to act quickly\u003C\/b\u003E when you see your pet behaving abnormally and take action immediately. As pet owners, it’s critical to identify when your pet is under stress so that they can be treated.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhilst there are many things you can do to help your pet as first aid, the best action is always going to be taking them to your local vet or emergency hospital. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Louis Mark Eramanis\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EEmergency \u0026amp; Critical Care Specialist at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sashvets.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003ESASH Vets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EApril 2023\u003C\/b\u003E (all rights reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EAbout our writer:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Louis Eramanis\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBSc BVMS MVS MVSc MANZCVS (ECC) DipACVECC\u003C\/i\u003E) is a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ecompleted his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine \u0026amp; Surgery at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMurdoch University\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, Perth before working in general practice, then as an emergency veterinarian around Western Australia. After undertaking an internship at the \u003Ci\u003EQueen Mother Hospital for Animals\u003C\/i\u003E at the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERoyal Veterinary College\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E in London, he returned to home soil to complete a residency in small animal emergency and critical care at \u003Ci\u003EU-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EUniversity of Melbourne\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgiyDCeTDRHDMQijbMWhQRQnRRgsODPmQKy2MJ0WlQSgQZrLDtb-dnMMAwGrMPz4g42GvD0Vk9jvipvbbmQ4IFOFwM-i85wQ3gznHcyC_MnPbJ47XI8MEaDMRt_HcOXciJkKlR2xZaIXYg-Fx88d07eHJAnLPUQSB5y5DwAwfWp26ny2tfXndJZyftN\/s967\/Small_Animal_Veterinary_Specialist_Hospital_SASH_Criticalist_Vet_Dr_Louis_Eramanis_with_his_dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"967\" data-original-width=\"959\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgiyDCeTDRHDMQijbMWhQRQnRRgsODPmQKy2MJ0WlQSgQZrLDtb-dnMMAwGrMPz4g42GvD0Vk9jvipvbbmQ4IFOFwM-i85wQ3gznHcyC_MnPbJ47XI8MEaDMRt_HcOXciJkKlR2xZaIXYg-Fx88d07eHJAnLPUQSB5y5DwAwfWp26ny2tfXndJZyftN\/w396-h400\/Small_Animal_Veterinary_Specialist_Hospital_SASH_Criticalist_Vet_Dr_Louis_Eramanis_with_his_dog.jpg\" width=\"396\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHis Masters research characterised venom-induced consumption coagulopathy in tiger snake envenomed dogs. He attained membership of the emergency and critical care chapter of the ANZCVS and became a diplomate of \u003Ci\u003EAmerican College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care\u003C\/i\u003E. Louis helped develop a critical care service in another busy Sydney referral hospital prior to joining \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESASH\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E in 2022.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELouis enjoys a high-intensity emergency room particularly snake envenomation, neurological emergencies, respiratory failure and ultrasound in the emergency room. On the flip-side, the Criticalist Louis finds satisfaction in the detailed intricacies of a critically ill patient. He has a respectful appreciation of the kidneys, electrolyte derangements and mechanical ventilation. Whilst he finds any way to be involved in sick hospital patients, seeing them recover and walk out of the hospital always brings a smile to his face.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBetween these endeavours, Louis can be found exploring the city, enjoying different cuisines, appreciating live music and spending money on Apple products! His dog Beau, and two cats, Saphira and Nymphadora Tonks, are with his family in Western Australia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/canine-bloat-gdv-causes-signs-prevention.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECanine Bloat (GDV): Causes, Signs \u0026amp; Prevention\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/05\/anaphylaxis-in-dogs-symptoms-causes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnaphylaxis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes \u0026amp; Treatment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/march-is-pet-poison-prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMarch is Pet Poison Awareness Month\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/09\/common-plants-poisonous-to-your-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECommon Plants Poisonous to your Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/06\/poisoned-dogs-prompts-warning-over-rat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPoisoned dogs prompts warning over rat bait\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/10\/snake-antivenom-saves-rex-from-deadly.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESnake antivenom saves Rex from deadly snake bite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6142518656243431636\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/common-pet-emergencies-that-need.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6142518656243431636"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6142518656243431636"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/common-pet-emergencies-that-need.html","title":"Common Pet Emergencies That Need Immediate Veterinary Care"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKiA4C3uc01q-vKUO1I9ERA6rfYHg8WE-utgftu5zejK-b81oqzAfr6axVYI__5YurBmn2PugHC-k4KP4sIesmFdiSL7PPeF-PEqGwqiiD_a2c5QHYl4XsHsvHIGfhFSupwjPENVRSLEkqtIkJnvMy0ucMEW9yrfU61ZkTWYIFxzG5TmyXEbVXOaNH\/s72-c\/Common_Pet_Emergencies_Requiring_Immediate_Veterinary_Care_SASH_ICU.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5022520545946708853"},"published":{"$t":"2022-12-07T09:51:00.021+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-20T07:09:24.498+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CHRISTMAS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIVING WITH DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET FIRST AID"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"POISONS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Here Comes Christmas | Keeping Pets Safe!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQWhdCPS5DMnaqydnfdh0hyu0iRxiWBikJePYTE6EgT-19b36lSa8LkS9NMy7xEnGuomrNhO1kRgky07UdO3qC3-8hsNHKvaN36L6Lh2oVVCi8ulkOT2xkrjGiddSKbKVP4-aT4WdN3gEaG0sbLN5IOrqz8S7JFkBpHk2g81OmY166YmmTLQZYBoj8\/s1650\/Christmas_Dangers_for_Dogs_Golden_Retriever_sniffs_Christmas_Wreath.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1221\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQWhdCPS5DMnaqydnfdh0hyu0iRxiWBikJePYTE6EgT-19b36lSa8LkS9NMy7xEnGuomrNhO1kRgky07UdO3qC3-8hsNHKvaN36L6Lh2oVVCi8ulkOT2xkrjGiddSKbKVP4-aT4WdN3gEaG0sbLN5IOrqz8S7JFkBpHk2g81OmY166YmmTLQZYBoj8\/s16000\/Christmas_Dangers_for_Dogs_Golden_Retriever_sniffs_Christmas_Wreath.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the decorations go up, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has some top tips to keep your pets safe this Christmas.\u003C\/p\u003E“It’s getting to that time of year again,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says. “As the Christmas trees go up, so does our pets’ chances of getting accidentally injured in all the celebrations.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHere's a simple checklist of things to watch out for...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ETip #1 - O, Christmas Tree!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHYoMQXtLU7uCASKgZhR-xWMGchAEyZ3nffRFZrtfkfkuDIXJq3NlOZuobd9plxGN7M50piYRpmXvGgbcfrMPbFNg0LLATLrl6tsqrrb4SZCjUXQzXqW-XXg2ftBtBvXnoyKBtqKev99zvJp7JbsIeDQHCa3dyvjz7QP6v6HiAl466tjR05uZlw9NG\/s1800\/Keeping_Dogs_Safe_at_Christmas_Malinois_Aramis_smiling_next_to_decorated_Christmas_tree.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"785\" data-original-width=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHYoMQXtLU7uCASKgZhR-xWMGchAEyZ3nffRFZrtfkfkuDIXJq3NlOZuobd9plxGN7M50piYRpmXvGgbcfrMPbFNg0LLATLrl6tsqrrb4SZCjUXQzXqW-XXg2ftBtBvXnoyKBtqKev99zvJp7JbsIeDQHCa3dyvjz7QP6v6HiAl466tjR05uZlw9NG\/s16000\/Keeping_Dogs_Safe_at_Christmas_Malinois_Aramis_smiling_next_to_decorated_Christmas_tree.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ENow, we’re not saying don’t have one or that you have to hang it from the ceiling!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne of the biggest complaints during the seasonal period is\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eforeign body ingestion\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;– in other words, Fido finding the array of Christmas decorations or presents under the tree too irresistible.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s not uncommon to hear of dogs getting into trouble after\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eingesting Christmas decorations and gifts\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,” Crighton says. “If you have a pet that is partial to playing with the baubles or tinsel, it’s a good idea to section off your Christmas tree or pop the decorations up higher and out of reach.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiR8cwmJXgTcN2lpS1QS7miux-Et5a9PjNbT1pHDER0bxnGLr2sTipG3w7YThUC6rSL4j0lS0W4NgXmbm_8s7oinlXWIDU69tTouQ7JuReF3OWLovIjT4x1HUC4uPVJGge4DXNp7lsBjgdAsFDGAHIK1pw3obz2m_50CuwlHA-dqT_WMBjO3TkDVd_J\/s1600\/Pet_Circle_releases_2022_Christmas_Gifts_for_Cats_kitten_extends_paw_towards_Christmas_bauble.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiR8cwmJXgTcN2lpS1QS7miux-Et5a9PjNbT1pHDER0bxnGLr2sTipG3w7YThUC6rSL4j0lS0W4NgXmbm_8s7oinlXWIDU69tTouQ7JuReF3OWLovIjT4x1HUC4uPVJGge4DXNp7lsBjgdAsFDGAHIK1pw3obz2m_50CuwlHA-dqT_WMBjO3TkDVd_J\/s16000\/Pet_Circle_releases_2022_Christmas_Gifts_for_Cats_kitten_extends_paw_towards_Christmas_bauble.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Cats can also be a little adventurous when it comes to the Christmas tree,” Crighton says. “Most will just play with the hanging ornaments, while others may attempt to climb the entire tree.”\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you are concerned that your cat may become injured, discouraging your cat from playing around the tree is\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Erecommended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOther Christmas tree hazards to watch out for include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Epossible\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Etummy upsets\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;after drinking stagnant Christmas tree water (it can be a breeding ground for bacteria).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eelectrocution\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a risk if your pooch starts chewing the Christmas tree lights.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003Einjury to the gut\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;if glass ornaments are eaten from the tree.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Etinsel and other decorations can cause an\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eobstruction of the gut\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;when eaten, resulting in the need for surgery.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Egift wrappings aren't good for your pet's health, so after unwrapping the presents, quickly clean up any plastic, ribbons and bows that could\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Estrangle or be swallowed by your pet\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eeating \u003Cb\u003Epine tree needles\u003C\/b\u003E - whilst not toxic - can cause\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eirritation to the gut and a very upset tummy\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHow to make your Christmas tree pet-friendly this year:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh_tcYXz2bYhYaqpz4AxgrW5TC4RrOpCCz_GM-dXDQkZXZA44iriPURTcM_QQ9EN-Ool_Cye6VsOjA-ZYnNKut1m0eOCNfapq6fO1NJE29t0iC5NZOGAVLsQwSkCsZq1nPZLnja1A14E2WKeGSTsSdaGzX19BmjTTNnphu_RrtioRwxsEmvzrYc6Iz-\/s1435\/Arya%20being%20lured%20to%20the%20Christmas%20tree.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1435\" data-original-width=\"1074\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh_tcYXz2bYhYaqpz4AxgrW5TC4RrOpCCz_GM-dXDQkZXZA44iriPURTcM_QQ9EN-Ool_Cye6VsOjA-ZYnNKut1m0eOCNfapq6fO1NJE29t0iC5NZOGAVLsQwSkCsZq1nPZLnja1A14E2WKeGSTsSdaGzX19BmjTTNnphu_RrtioRwxsEmvzrYc6Iz-\/w299-h400\/Arya%20being%20lured%20to%20the%20Christmas%20tree.jpg\" width=\"299\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ECover or box around the tree stand\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E so that your pets can’t drink the water.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E2. Plastic cover encasing the electric cord of the lights.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E3.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EPlastic or non breakable \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Edecorations only (no glass)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E4. \u003Cb\u003EDecorations secured\u003C\/b\u003E in place so they can’t fall off or be easily pulled off\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E5. Place tinsel up high where it can’t be reached (or none!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E6.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EMake sure your tree is stable\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E and won’t be easily pushed over. Utilising baby gates around your Christmas tree can also prevent injuries.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ETip #2 - Foods \u0026amp; Treats Toxic for Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMany dogs also present to veterinary clinics with\u003Cb\u003E stomach complaints\u003C\/b\u003E over the festive season.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s imperative that pet owners remind their guests about the foods that are toxic to dogs and cats and keep these out of reach at all times,” Crighton warns. “If you cannot supervise your pet during celebrations, it’s best to pop them into a safe room away from any dangers.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECommon problematic Christmas foods:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgownfFIILW_Zz6WTnefKwl3U__BBRqBtsFuj7EDg-fRUhtwLLuOpZjmBzJO24hyzJdJwfBEmgR73OWvcBNFZdxbZJR-mq3-YiftIyJOoan6rV-bTj7ugIuCC0lHUSQJw2QITYtiAYHnxXxOyOlDMJN28ReVasmxTGi1SRofHiYorp-OSBauuU_PLvG\/s1125\/Chrismas_Dangers_for_Dogs_Jack_Russell_Terrier_climbing_table_full_of_Christmas_dishes_stone_fruit.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"740\" data-original-width=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgownfFIILW_Zz6WTnefKwl3U__BBRqBtsFuj7EDg-fRUhtwLLuOpZjmBzJO24hyzJdJwfBEmgR73OWvcBNFZdxbZJR-mq3-YiftIyJOoan6rV-bTj7ugIuCC0lHUSQJw2QITYtiAYHnxXxOyOlDMJN28ReVasmxTGi1SRofHiYorp-OSBauuU_PLvG\/s16000\/Chrismas_Dangers_for_Dogs_Jack_Russell_Terrier_climbing_table_full_of_Christmas_dishes_stone_fruit.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EChocolate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAlcoholic beverages\u003C\/b\u003E -\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003EThis is a no-brainer really but\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ethere is NO safe amount of alcohol for your dog to have\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. Effects will range from depression, difficulty walking, slow breathing, collapse and even possibly loss of life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMacadamia Nuts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWalnuts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EStone fruit pips (no fruit platters!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESweets containing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/01\/the-dangers-of-xylitol-poisoning-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EXylitol\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERawhide Treats \/ Toys\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Rawhide is not a by-product of the meat industry. Rawhide is a by-product of the leather industry! It cannot be made without bleach and glue. If that wasn't bad enough, they regularly cause \u003Cb\u003Eintestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking\u003C\/b\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ECorn cobs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EChewing gum\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDried vine fruits\u003C\/b\u003E (sultanas, raisins, grapes etc. which means no plum pudding or Christmas cake!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAvocados\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFatty foods\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E (e.g. stuffing)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E“Skewers from the family BBQ can also wreak havoc on your pet during Christmas celebrations,” Crighton says. “Keeping plates out of reach and correctly disposed of leftovers in a rubbish bin with a secure lid is important.”\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESigns will depend on the food that has been eaten so if your dog has eaten something they shouldn’t have, you should speak to a veterinarian immediately.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETip #3 - Overindulgence\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hMvVpQDzou0\/WiOH8Sc0TaI\/AAAAAAAARwc\/y8GFolkqFiwvWrU5y3PZqD9FEVxRqZRhQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Dog-eating-a-bone-at-Christmas-time.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hMvVpQDzou0\/WiOH8Sc0TaI\/AAAAAAAARwc\/y8GFolkqFiwvWrU5y3PZqD9FEVxRqZRhQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Dog-eating-a-bone-at-Christmas-time.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EJust a little bit of ham can't hurt, right?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWell, when given ten times that day a ‘little bit’ of ham becomes a big bit of ham!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EOverindulgence can trigger\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Egut pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, \u003C\/b\u003Eeven \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/01\/pancreatitis-in-dogs-causes-signs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epancreatitis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E(which can be deadly). Feeding\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ecooked bones\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;should also be avoided as these can cause gut obstructions and constipation requiring intervention.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBe careful at BBQs\u003C\/b\u003E - don’t let your dog be fed treats from the BBQ or leftovers from friends' plates.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you can’t ensure your guests will be restrained and not give in to your pleading dog's big lovely eyes, then you are better off to have your dog restrained safely either in the house or elsewhere.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EYou need to take control here on behalf of your pooch, because really, would they ever say no?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETip #4 - Holiday Plants\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lMlDsP3dt70\/WiOJicqpNYI\/AAAAAAAARwo\/rAr4xiRaFpYw1Ew2t9UOq7_O7dMURG0vACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Little-Puppy-Poinsettia-in-background.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lMlDsP3dt70\/WiOJicqpNYI\/AAAAAAAARwo\/rAr4xiRaFpYw1Ew2t9UOq7_O7dMURG0vACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Little-Puppy-Poinsettia-in-background.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EPopular Christmas plants and flowers such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Epoinsettias, amaryllis, lilies, hibiscus, Christmas cactus, berries, mistletoe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eand\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;holly leaves\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;are all\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/common-plants-toxic-to-your-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Epoisonous to your pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Make sure they are out of their reach, as consumption could result in illness or even death.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip #5 - Getting Dogs through Noise Phobia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F7_mp4z1RtI\/WiOPwstshLI\/AAAAAAAARxY\/cfueysNWcM0kiVJpjA1-MDhLrBfSdFipgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Little_dog_watching_thunderstorm.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"375\" data-original-width=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F7_mp4z1RtI\/WiOPwstshLI\/AAAAAAAARxY\/cfueysNWcM0kiVJpjA1-MDhLrBfSdFipgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Little_dog_watching_thunderstorm.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EParties, fireworks and summer storms, it is no wonder this is a hard time of year for dogs who have a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/12\/getting-dogs-through-noise-phobias.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Epropensity to be anxious\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENobody knows your pets better than you do. Always observe your best friends closely and look for the subtle signs that they are unhappy or worried, and take action.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\"Think about areas where your pets can go to escape, feel safe and rest\" says \u003Cb\u003ESarah Campbell\u003C\/b\u003E, President of PPGA\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ppgaustralia.net.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Professional Guild Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECreate safe spaces\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EFor dogs, this may be behind baby gates, puppy pens, crates or\nwithin a room. For cats, provide areas where they can get up high and hide if\nneeded and make sure they have multiple escape options. Think about an outside\nenclosure for some outside chill out time.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EKeeping them safe around visitors\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EYour pets may be used to your family, but additional new\npeople, young children, noises and situations can be scary to your pet. In\nfear, they may feel trapped and this can lead to bites. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDelta Dog Safe\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has\ngreat information at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.deltadogsafetas.org.au\/resources\/for-parents\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.deltadogsafetas.org.au\/resources\/for-parents\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\nRemember all interactions between children and dogs need to be supervised and \u003Cb\u003Eit\nneeds to be ACTIVE supervision\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ESome pets will need medication prescribed by their local veterinarian to get through the silly season unscathed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ETip #6 - Batteries \u0026amp; Toys\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgiRJp4EXIDDkDPqan0V1wplH7cCL2fiFN-gHGXJ1IXSbgSOldyNI5E9ARSGo7xJdp3vDdIFm7xTZ1TJVVJv0BlrTBdl6b0KDnD1bwRQFDL5XGipct-_weiHDG2z8gJ2g77tZOdnoOqSwZWgdmTZ-F_fKcDHDEYq9Afjno95Yf2_j1PrHwWzVHCYN5l\/s800\/Christmas_Dangers_for_Dogs_Foreign_Body_Ingestions_Batteries_and_Squeakers_in_Dog_Toys.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgiRJp4EXIDDkDPqan0V1wplH7cCL2fiFN-gHGXJ1IXSbgSOldyNI5E9ARSGo7xJdp3vDdIFm7xTZ1TJVVJv0BlrTBdl6b0KDnD1bwRQFDL5XGipct-_weiHDG2z8gJ2g77tZOdnoOqSwZWgdmTZ-F_fKcDHDEYq9Afjno95Yf2_j1PrHwWzVHCYN5l\/s16000\/Christmas_Dangers_for_Dogs_Foreign_Body_Ingestions_Batteries_and_Squeakers_in_Dog_Toys.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESwallowed batteries\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;can cause terrible sickness in dogs, ranging from an upset tummy, to burning their gut or a life-threatening obstruction! Given that batteries are a common addition to Christmas stocking fillers and under the tree, together with the inquisitive nature of our pets, please ensure they are kept well out of reach of your pooch.\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;oxygen\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMany toys contain small plastic (squeakers!), rubber or metal parts that, if eaten by a dog, can cause choking and dangerous gastrointestinal blockage, requiring immediate surgery.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip #7. Be prepared\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Have your vet's and after hours vet's details in your phone and\non the fridge. If away from home, find out who the nearest vet is and also \u003Cb\u003Etake\na pet first aid kit\u003C\/b\u003E as well. Even consider taking a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/5-pet-first-aid-skills-you-need-to-know.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efirst aid course for pets \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eto\nhelp you apply critical first aid care. Make sure you have plenty of their\nnormal medication and food in stock. Also \u003Cb\u003Eprepare for any emergency evacuation\u003C\/b\u003Es\nby having their travel crates, harnesses, bowls etc. ready to go.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMake sure their microchip details are up to date\u003C\/b\u003E and they\nhave their collars and tags on. Take an up to date photo and keep on your phone\nin case they go missing.\" adds Sarah Campbell, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPPGA\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E President.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith Christmas fast approaching, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E urges pet lovers to be mindful of their pets and the impact the silly season can have on their health and wellbeing. These simple steps can prevent a celebration from turning into an emergency.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHave a safe and very merry Christmas!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/12\/the-dog-ate-what-at-christmas.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Dog ate what?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2022\/12\/the-ultimate-kitty-proof-christmas-tree.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Ultimate Kitty-Proof Christmas Tree\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/5-pet-first-aid-skills-you-need-to-know.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E5 First Aid Skills Every Pet Parent Needs to Know\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/gastroenteritis-in-dogs-when-to-see-vet.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003EGastroenteritis in Dogs: When to See the Vet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5022520545946708853\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/12\/here-comes-christmas-keeping-pets-safe.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5022520545946708853"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5022520545946708853"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/12\/here-comes-christmas-keeping-pets-safe.html","title":"Here Comes Christmas | Keeping Pets Safe!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQWhdCPS5DMnaqydnfdh0hyu0iRxiWBikJePYTE6EgT-19b36lSa8LkS9NMy7xEnGuomrNhO1kRgky07UdO3qC3-8hsNHKvaN36L6Lh2oVVCi8ulkOT2xkrjGiddSKbKVP4-aT4WdN3gEaG0sbLN5IOrqz8S7JFkBpHk2g81OmY166YmmTLQZYBoj8\/s72-c\/Christmas_Dangers_for_Dogs_Golden_Retriever_sniffs_Christmas_Wreath.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-6834029516876129791"},"published":{"$t":"2022-06-22T14:06:00.002+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-07-03T14:11:56.912+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"POISONS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"AMA launches Vet-Med Disposal Campaign"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjci1fKyo6oNS-89Ib4zokYiT7bo1cpnWHG6eGlweyM_0hfy5wc0C8UWXgXxuojrGe0ne1siadv4BEwX1eJawSfzrder-v8gN2CDO-99gO1RNSngwD0EPGWpsMwzB8qWYUeel-iaGoGFUOfoyPakkAjtY3_9HrIxbqRTa9zeYVvS5CVf2z7D49mpx8f\/s1620\/Animal_Medicines_Australia_launches_VetMed_Disposal_Campaign_dog_looking_at_owner_with_half_used_pill_in_palm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjci1fKyo6oNS-89Ib4zokYiT7bo1cpnWHG6eGlweyM_0hfy5wc0C8UWXgXxuojrGe0ne1siadv4BEwX1eJawSfzrder-v8gN2CDO-99gO1RNSngwD0EPGWpsMwzB8qWYUeel-iaGoGFUOfoyPakkAjtY3_9HrIxbqRTa9zeYVvS5CVf2z7D49mpx8f\/s16000\/Animal_Medicines_Australia_launches_VetMed_Disposal_Campaign_dog_looking_at_owner_with_half_used_pill_in_palm.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EDid you know you can dispose of unwanted veterinary medicines responsibly?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen it comes to discarding unused, unwanted or expired medicines, Australia is a nation of hoarders, according to a study from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGriffith University\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe 2018 study “\u003Ci\u003EYou don’t throw these things out: an exploration of medicines retention and disposal practices in Australian homes\u003C\/i\u003E” concluded that many households don’t properly store or dispose of old medicines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOld and forgotten medicines are routinely kept\u003C\/b\u003E in multiple locations around households. This creates risks for accidental ingestion by children and pets or decreased efficacy. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe same is true for veterinary medicines, says \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnimal Medicines Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E, the peak body for Australia’s animal health companies. Its premier pet report, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalmedicinesaustralia.org.au\/report\/pets-in-australia-a-national-survey-of-pets-and-people\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets in Australia: a national survey of pets \u0026amp; people\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E established Australia is a nation of pet lovers with 69% of households living with at least one pet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELaunching the \u003Cb\u003EVet-Med Disposal Campaign\u003C\/b\u003E to help veterinarians, farmers and pet owners dispose of medicines safely, AMA’s Executive Director \u003Cb\u003EBen Stapley\u003C\/b\u003E says greater consumer awareness of the risks of keeping expired medicines on the farm or at home is needed. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Disposing of old, expired and unused medicines responsibly, whether for your human or animal family members, is essential to safeguarding your health and to protect the environment,” says Mr Stapley. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“There are several easy ways pet owners and farmers can safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted and old medicines. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The \u003Cb\u003EReturn Unwanted Medicines Project\u003C\/b\u003E (the RUM Project) provides an easy, free avenue to clean out your kitchen, pantry and bathroom drawers,” says Mr Stapley. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Firstly, \u003Cb\u003Eread the labels on all those unused medicines \u003C\/b\u003Eand consider if your pet still needs them. \u003Cb\u003ECheck the expiry date\u003C\/b\u003E then place all unneeded meds in a bag or container for safe transport and return them to your local pharmacy, where your pharmacist will put them in a secure bin for disposal.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFarmers looking to safely dispose of vet meds also have convenient disposal options at hand.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-695aR9mxFBVdycSOIdgRLggyzrKO2pWgRtFrlRSBiJc7ugu2Y3PUA7cf8H4WAveTaUGqZTPN5VFIOxhUqmkAg6mhRrkzyoLzvf55OkTrlRw9A8mgXJFgzIkXaqfq8kDveKHgzhKIVy3e7j3MQbYETLYmejYVzUWwXZilhahkYkpZVDkxq2hFDiPC\/s1620\/Animal_Medicines_Australia_VetMed_Disposal_Campaign_advice_for_farmers_image_of_cow_prior_to_injection.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-695aR9mxFBVdycSOIdgRLggyzrKO2pWgRtFrlRSBiJc7ugu2Y3PUA7cf8H4WAveTaUGqZTPN5VFIOxhUqmkAg6mhRrkzyoLzvf55OkTrlRw9A8mgXJFgzIkXaqfq8kDveKHgzhKIVy3e7j3MQbYETLYmejYVzUWwXZilhahkYkpZVDkxq2hFDiPC\/s16000\/Animal_Medicines_Australia_VetMed_Disposal_Campaign_advice_for_farmers_image_of_cow_prior_to_injection.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Farmers tend to have larger quantities of vet meds to dispose of because of the size and number of their animals. Leftover medicines in one litre containers or less, can be disposed of at participating pharmacies in Australia through the \u003Cb\u003ERUM Project\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Larger quantities in containers holding one litre or more may be eligible for \u003Cb\u003EAgsafe’s ClemClear®\u003C\/b\u003E program, which is also free for products carrying the\u003Cb\u003E drumMUSTER logo\u003C\/b\u003E.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“As with human medicines, keeping expired vet meds in the home or on-farm for possible DIY diagnosis at a later date is never a good idea,” says Mr. Stapley.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3h2ljsyB1IBUCBg2WyKwVqJVx4L6TC6w5bNfLj8GUKLaL51UWAD2kbrn1KUYV5caTaZuDtdP_zip-W4EbfMnKnJ-OJM8xb3lMGlCUwAchtPOztlJFOmLEcrpsWamXvygWDl2AklakGigjS4zWnv8IFe1Hu_qN-YKpPfZufnRgZWGpcsPwn_xNkrJS\/s1620\/Animal_Medicines_Australia_launches_VetMed_Disposal_Campaign_Cat_playing_with_pills_unattended_on_table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3h2ljsyB1IBUCBg2WyKwVqJVx4L6TC6w5bNfLj8GUKLaL51UWAD2kbrn1KUYV5caTaZuDtdP_zip-W4EbfMnKnJ-OJM8xb3lMGlCUwAchtPOztlJFOmLEcrpsWamXvygWDl2AklakGigjS4zWnv8IFe1Hu_qN-YKpPfZufnRgZWGpcsPwn_xNkrJS\/s16000\/Animal_Medicines_Australia_launches_VetMed_Disposal_Campaign_Cat_playing_with_pills_unattended_on_table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Self-diagnosing your pet, unless you are a trained veterinarian, can delay vital medical treatment your pet may need.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Similarly, using expired animal medicines may be ineffectual or even dangerous so if you have a sick animal, always consult your vet.”\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAnd when it comes to those old veterinary medicines lying about the place,\u003Cb\u003E a good rule of thumb is if in doubt, dispose of it responsibly\u003C\/b\u003E.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information and to check eligibility criteria, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalmedicinesaustralia.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eanimalmedicines.org.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chemclear.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.chemclear.org.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.returnmed.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.returnmed.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E or talk to your local pharmacist.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 27px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiI-BPFOMkgQG1fuS5tTw3E5FKVOAo0OGM502tklLZA6uFAxu59n80otH588F0WlLfvzn9vhUnoA9wy-nw5FDfisevPT4XWZ6sk-Sl9Vvbb-oXKlkiU1aq7ITzyzILdW0bhcJaPB9ugemVmWjCbnd2SnGbEpgVP-KHvVuFaXpbPUcb1nbxd4nqmkm8c=s1016\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"571\" data-original-width=\"1016\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiI-BPFOMkgQG1fuS5tTw3E5FKVOAo0OGM502tklLZA6uFAxu59n80otH588F0WlLfvzn9vhUnoA9wy-nw5FDfisevPT4XWZ6sk-Sl9Vvbb-oXKlkiU1aq7ITzyzILdW0bhcJaPB9ugemVmWjCbnd2SnGbEpgVP-KHvVuFaXpbPUcb1nbxd4nqmkm8c=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #282828;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 27px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EApril is \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENational Pet First Aid Awareness Month\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 27px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EKnowledge of pet first aid is not a replacement for veterinary care, but it can help you handle emergency situations by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eidentifying\u0026nbsp;problems early and to act on them quickly\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 27px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBeing equipped, even with just the basics, can help any pet owner identify signs of health issues in their dogs or cats. As with humans, first aid knowledge can help save a pet’s life, reduce the potential for increased injury and promote fast recovery.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 27px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHere are some basic pet first aid tips for pet owners thanks to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Lachlan Campbell\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHead Veterinarian at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/yourpetpa.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EYour Pet PA\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EEvery year, hundreds of dogs in Australia are involved in emergency situations which require first aid. The emergencies come in all forms: automobile accidents, bite wounds, burns, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/01\/how-to-avoid-heat-stroke-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eheatstroke\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/march-is-pet-poison-prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epoisoning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/11\/seizures-and-epilepsy-in-dogs-causes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eseizures\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and more. Knowing what to do in an emergency and\/or a course in pet first aid could save your pet's life!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERecognising an Emergency \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYour pet needs to see a vet as an emergency if they: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAren’t breathing or are having difficulty breathing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Are unresponsive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMay have broken bones\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Are having a fit\/seizure that is not stopping\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Have collapsed, have difficulty moving or coordinating movements\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMay have eaten something toxic\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAppear to be in severe pain or discomfort\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Try to urinate or defaecate and are unable to\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Are repeatedly vomiting or have diarrhoea which is severe or bloody \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat to do in an Emergency\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgpLui6Hh-10XL7jIJj31okPVa6F4RI5t_4ojYOVE9irag0yh_e7ZnO9vQH5g1qq_UZXrLxkJzCPhYQtFI2Ia2mQeTXlSuFLEmzhDLwrViGHRhkIFfu2u6CjIAW1-Yt8jYrK2D1fvckFlu015755TDZMOcwM-nYBCTNfVAWns1WWvaDuoVIvMxA6E6G=s1850\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgpLui6Hh-10XL7jIJj31okPVa6F4RI5t_4ojYOVE9irag0yh_e7ZnO9vQH5g1qq_UZXrLxkJzCPhYQtFI2Ia2mQeTXlSuFLEmzhDLwrViGHRhkIFfu2u6CjIAW1-Yt8jYrK2D1fvckFlu015755TDZMOcwM-nYBCTNfVAWns1WWvaDuoVIvMxA6E6G=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFirst and foremost, \u003Cb\u003Eprotect yourself!\u003C\/b\u003E If you become injured, it will be harder to help. Injured dogs often become defensive and may become aggressive.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EApproach the dog slowly\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Etalk in a calm, soothing voice\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EAlways muzzle a dog in pain\u003C\/b\u003E or have someone restrain the head before examining an injured area. A muzzle can be improvised with gauze or cloth if you do not have one available. This is important even with your own pet as all dogs can be unpredictable when in pain. Do not place a muzzle on an animal that is having difficulty breathing or vomiting. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIf you do get bitten\u003C\/b\u003E, see your doctor. Dog bite wounds commonly become infected and can cause serious issues if not treated appropriately \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECall your vet\u003C\/b\u003E and follow their direction. Explain what’s happened and let them know that you’re on the way and when you’ll arrive. If it’s an evening or weekend, you might get a message giving you details of your local out-of-hours vet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDrive safely\u003C\/b\u003E when taking the patient to the surgery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDo not give your pet any medications without checking with your veterinarian first\u003C\/b\u003E. Many human drugs are toxic to animals and could interfere with medications that a veterinarian would use to help your pet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDo not offer food or drink in case anaesthetic is needed \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Must-Haves in your Pet First Aid Kit\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEipg7-ZaUBv_v3jM0YCGwB0o3zMITX8UPZQ6T93dW-fNYBdmg8FvB0DxJ-lBRjyHB4HCcy_6Wt5dRz231eC29HyjjhrLT3dkmnYLnr9aHIMpw-upc2KBYA19dOBMyV2nEKbNyh8-9kqOLWtpDd_yB4VSMNQZjxV4NGbk4ImqGSWQ8hPmpSFPP1P4MZF=s1500\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"844\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEipg7-ZaUBv_v3jM0YCGwB0o3zMITX8UPZQ6T93dW-fNYBdmg8FvB0DxJ-lBRjyHB4HCcy_6Wt5dRz231eC29HyjjhrLT3dkmnYLnr9aHIMpw-upc2KBYA19dOBMyV2nEKbNyh8-9kqOLWtpDd_yB4VSMNQZjxV4NGbk4ImqGSWQ8hPmpSFPP1P4MZF=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA good pet first aid kit will contain all the things you’ll need to give \u003Cb\u003Esimple first aid for small injuries at home\u003C\/b\u003E. Even if you can treat your pet using your first aid kit, you should take them to your vet for a check-up as soon as possible. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EImportant phone numbers (veterinarian, emergency clinic)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Tweezers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3.\u003C\/b\u003E       Blunt ended scissors\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. \u003C\/b\u003E      Muzzle, spare collar and leash \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5.\u003C\/b\u003E       Rectal thermometer \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. \u003C\/b\u003E      Adhesive bandage\/tape \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7.\u003C\/b\u003E       Latex gloves \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8. \u003C\/b\u003E      Towel or blanket \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9.\u003C\/b\u003E       Sterile saline \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10.\u003C\/b\u003E   Gauze roll and gauze sponges \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E11.\u003C\/b\u003E   Wound dressings \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E12.\u003C\/b\u003E   Antiseptic wipes \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E13.\u003C\/b\u003E   Tick tweezers \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf your dog has been hit by a car\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg03q9OOxcwQZ9qaAW457blGwDh6kIcTxvolZTR8OaF3iEo86Yux15_7b61tul6LfpTeDIGs2Atiwm3YgyWCuegsKSq1yCTBLCaAimF8_YGIp87OFtM9162VCgpSs5ouleLSCiz7azgl4TIrNfD5yCZEnixrrMLn1Ce7vYg9CIo1djmIil7lLZZXhKX=s1750\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1167\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg03q9OOxcwQZ9qaAW457blGwDh6kIcTxvolZTR8OaF3iEo86Yux15_7b61tul6LfpTeDIGs2Atiwm3YgyWCuegsKSq1yCTBLCaAimF8_YGIp87OFtM9162VCgpSs5ouleLSCiz7azgl4TIrNfD5yCZEnixrrMLn1Ce7vYg9CIo1djmIil7lLZZXhKX=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrevention is better than cure\u003C\/b\u003E. Even a well-behaved dog should be kept on a lead anywhere near traffic, including slow moving vehicles. Do not have the collar so loose that the dog can get free.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf your pet is hit by a car, \u003Cb\u003Ethe best thing to do is keep calm and don’t panic\u003C\/b\u003E: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhat’s the danger to you and others? Always make sure it’s safe to intervene \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDirect the traffic around the accident if you can \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGet someone to phone the nearest vet \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETalk gently to the dog and approach from the front so they can see you \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMove slowly and avoid any sudden movements \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPut a lead on if possible and, if necessary, muzzle before handling. If your dog can walk, gently coax them into a car and go to the vet immediately, even if there appears to be no pain. There may be internal injuries that are not immediately obvious \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf the dog cannot walk, small dogs can be picked up by placing one hand at the front of the chest and the other under the hindquarters. Improvise a stretcher for larger dogs with a coat or a blanket. As you move them, make sure their breathing isn’t obstructed \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf the dog is paralysed, there may be a spinal injury so try to find something rigid, such as a board. Slide the patient gently on to this if possible \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECover with a blanket to reduce heat loss \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf your dog has a heatstroke\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiWmPO49zzOxjxwwZmyz40PN5COKtFDWvuPws4yDZ5svGwRabD0jRe5Hz0RA1FshkTixYeTpt7BJjDh4dcGPziC_lkvw5iAMWG_qIiwbDtaej8iYzj6Z6O2TEr8zWR4a02Z4JrGaNNr6GMAadbU2t7Kyww25NBkQdT7P55Fd0Cpplx2dczDg4dDNEmL=s1850\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiWmPO49zzOxjxwwZmyz40PN5COKtFDWvuPws4yDZ5svGwRabD0jRe5Hz0RA1FshkTixYeTpt7BJjDh4dcGPziC_lkvw5iAMWG_qIiwbDtaej8iYzj6Z6O2TEr8zWR4a02Z4JrGaNNr6GMAadbU2t7Kyww25NBkQdT7P55Fd0Cpplx2dczDg4dDNEmL=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPets can quickly overheat in hot weather. Avoid heatstroke by: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENot exercising your pet during the hottest part of the day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENever leaving your pet in a car.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProvide them with enough shade, plenty of cool drinking water and limit excessive exercise.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you think your pet has heatstroke, it’s an emergency. It very important to gradually lower their body temperature so they can recover. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you cannot immediately get your pet to a veterinarian, move him\/her to a shaded area and out of direct sunlight.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhWRsstJ4qey3zCSDI5L9sUQ5sC00tshOY8W2kKbFEO-8iq3qXyZTD4ESaBE4EtlYbyRQ8J8wH3hHkp0dk71t53_KX2DI_g30DOOg_lGmmq6h07DDVBg_PdrGdd9OVSJh_i8JWJCFSE2gaktEnUK2ZXl96LoJpuzP0Eovqgd41-OqKqfrio0YhPAdxH=s1204\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1204\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhWRsstJ4qey3zCSDI5L9sUQ5sC00tshOY8W2kKbFEO-8iq3qXyZTD4ESaBE4EtlYbyRQ8J8wH3hHkp0dk71t53_KX2DI_g30DOOg_lGmmq6h07DDVBg_PdrGdd9OVSJh_i8JWJCFSE2gaktEnUK2ZXl96LoJpuzP0Eovqgd41-OqKqfrio0YhPAdxH=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPlace a \u003Cb\u003Ecool or cold, wet towel\u003C\/b\u003E around your pet’s neck and head (\u003Cb\u003Edo not cover your pet’s eyes, nose, or mouth\u003C\/b\u003E). Remove the towel, wring it out, then rewet and rewrap it every few minutes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOffer small amounts of cool water to drink.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPour or use a hose to keep cool water running over the animal’s body (especially the abdomen and between the hind legs). Then, use your hands to sweep the water away as it absorbs the body heat. Keep pouring water over them until their breathing starts to settle. Don’t cool them down so much they start to shiver.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOnce they’ve cooled down, take them to the vet as an emergency.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIf your dog is bleeding \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkMFdwgwz6b_VjysECvuKWSjxhms9-7TJ6U-h2Rdix-A0D5i6BFHc8oLnVATDM1us3m6-tjgvG4SbSGJ9gizDSq1zR1Wuo6U42gdar5cgsvMgMWHK7zOc7k5sWXUZ08NhslKM7YcaeyhHV3ADwhGaAj7mmkvx1RREcIwhbhccRe5LrgXKd4nRkxCCo=s1800\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkMFdwgwz6b_VjysECvuKWSjxhms9-7TJ6U-h2Rdix-A0D5i6BFHc8oLnVATDM1us3m6-tjgvG4SbSGJ9gizDSq1zR1Wuo6U42gdar5cgsvMgMWHK7zOc7k5sWXUZ08NhslKM7YcaeyhHV3ADwhGaAj7mmkvx1RREcIwhbhccRe5LrgXKd4nRkxCCo=w266-h400\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EApply direct pressure \u003C\/b\u003Ewith a clean towel or cloth for \u003Cb\u003Eat least 3 minutes\u003C\/b\u003E before checking to see if the bleeding has stopped.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPut on a tight bandage\u003C\/b\u003E. Improvise with a towel or some clothing if necessary. If blood is seeping through, apply another tight layer. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOnly use a tourniquet as a last resort. For places you cannot bandage, press a pad firmly onto the wound and hold it in place. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESevere bleeding can quickly be life-threatening\u003C\/b\u003E. Get your animal to a veterinarian immediately if this occurs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIf your dog is burnt or scalded\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERun cold water over the area\u003C\/b\u003E for \u003Cb\u003Eat least five minutes\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDo not apply ointments or creams but if there is going to be a delay getting to the vet, you can apply \u003Cb\u003Esaline soaked dressing\u003C\/b\u003E to the area.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESeek immediate veterinary care.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIf your dog is bitten by a snake\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWIuRDRrOgDwWA6xulmRtUJEl5XalBLs3nx8s5cELGPUHTPeGQIwxYs9BGgotN6PIYaUjacrYgJrlJIjIIMxHZXIqzp5l5F34ZYRi02HAKRokQkA__QvahSOe2B0OLV-qvoqPAvHcr2KKo9yyhGLqEjsdRfrAMaZ7-cm25NCQmieNzhBXC0PNU2Kxa\/s1950\/Pet_First_Aid_Awareness_Australia_Snake_Bites_two_dogs_examining_brown_snake_in_grass.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1047\" data-original-width=\"1950\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWIuRDRrOgDwWA6xulmRtUJEl5XalBLs3nx8s5cELGPUHTPeGQIwxYs9BGgotN6PIYaUjacrYgJrlJIjIIMxHZXIqzp5l5F34ZYRi02HAKRokQkA__QvahSOe2B0OLV-qvoqPAvHcr2KKo9yyhGLqEjsdRfrAMaZ7-cm25NCQmieNzhBXC0PNU2Kxa\/s16000\/Pet_First_Aid_Awareness_Australia_Snake_Bites_two_dogs_examining_brown_snake_in_grass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPets are usually bitten on or around the head, neck, and front legs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EKeep your pet calm and quiet\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, movement helps the venom spread around the lymphatic system, so the less they move, the more time you have.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EApply a pressure immobilisation bandage, if possible (similar first aid techniques as recommended for people), but do not use a tourniquet or restrict blood flow.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDo not try to look for a bite mark or clean the bite site with anything.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETry to identify the snake if it can be done without risk; do not attempt to capture or kill the snake. Do not bring the snake into the veterinarian – a photograph will do\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETransport your pet to a vet immediately\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, and if possible, call the clinic to let them know you are on the way. They may also provide additional instructions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf your dog is poisoned \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you know or suspect your pet has consumed something that may be harmful, call your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic. You could also call the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalpoisons.com.au\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Poisons Helpline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E (\u003Cb\u003Eph 1300 869 738\u003C\/b\u003E) which is a free poisons information helpline for pet owners.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETry to find packaging from the substance swallowed and have it with you when you phone. If chewing plants is suspected, try to find out the identity of the plant \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDo not try to induce vomiting or give any medication to your pet unless directed to do so by the \u003Ci\u003EAnimal Poisons Helpline\u003C\/i\u003E or your veterinarian.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EIf your dog is not breathing \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECheck that breathing has definitely stopped\u003C\/b\u003E (hold a wisp of fur to the nostrils and look for movement).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOpen your pet’s airway \u003C\/b\u003Eby gently grasping its tongue and pulling it forward (out of the mouth) until it is flat. Check the throat to see if there is anything blocking the airway. Be careful not to get bitten.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerform rescue breathing\u003C\/b\u003E by extending the head (nose pointing forwards). Hold the mouth closed and blow into the nose until you see the chest expand. Once the chest expands, continue administering \u003Cb\u003Eone rescue breath every 4-5 seconds\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIf your pet has no heartbeat \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj3lbr79ex3EJdZ2DYjlslPI8L5521UCfjFqk2yAa05bW2i6F1hxzmWHncP5f_xrWsWkwqrf2fguMWPYy-dlxcYEv-2lEMsk2pxDoEvu6pLCyUrFqy-V6ZGiTD8BaCdJMsdgVzlOjJKKAcYT76Txb1g9nmegtU2XiwUqBZpnmVQ3OurOQn8BQGTXixI=s1850\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj3lbr79ex3EJdZ2DYjlslPI8L5521UCfjFqk2yAa05bW2i6F1hxzmWHncP5f_xrWsWkwqrf2fguMWPYy-dlxcYEv-2lEMsk2pxDoEvu6pLCyUrFqy-V6ZGiTD8BaCdJMsdgVzlOjJKKAcYT76Txb1g9nmegtU2XiwUqBZpnmVQ3OurOQn8BQGTXixI=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPlace your pet on their right side on a firm, flat surface. Dogs with barrel-shaped chests need to be lying on their backs and CPR compressions are done at the midpoint of the chest \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eo   For small dogs, use one hand, but for large dogs, use both hands interlocked.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The heart is located on the left side in the lower half of the chest, just behind the elbow of the front left leg \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPress down with quick, firm pressure to depress the chest. Each compression should depress the chest by a half to two thirds. The chest should be allowed to return to the normal position after each compression. Perform two chest compressions per second at the widest part of the chest \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Keep your arms straight and if you have someone with you, swap regularly as the process is very tiring \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;After 15 compressions, extend their neck, close the mouth, and perform two rescue breaths (described above) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Check for a heartbeat \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf your dog is still not breathing and there is no heartbeat, repeat the process until veterinary help arrives or until the heartbeat and breathing return,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information on first aid in dogs including emergency care, CPR, videos, and hundreds of educational resources written by trusted veterinarians all FREE, download the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/yourpetpa.com.au\/download\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYour Pet PA App\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E today! 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