Joanne BibbyFeb 15, 20214 minSpider Bite and your DogSE Qld’s spiders to look out for: Red Back White tailed spider Toowoomba Funnel-Web Toowoomba Trapdoor spider Orb spiders Giant Grey...
Joanne BibbyFeb 15, 20213 minTick Paralysis and your Dogwarning Ixodes Holocyclus! The Paralysis Tick. A tick which may prove fatal to your dog if not found, removed and then treated by a...
Joanne BibbyFeb 15, 20214 minFall from Heights and your DogThe term fall from heights conjures up a dog falling from a multi-story building, and so you probably think it has no relevance to you,...
Joanne BibbyFeb 15, 20213 minEye Injuries and your DogEye injuries can stem from mild irritation, caused by, for example, allergies; dust; and dirt; to acute trauma, like puncture wounds and...
Joanne BibbyFeb 15, 20214 minFractures and your DogA break in one or more bones of the dog’s skeletal system is called a fracture, for example the limbs, joints, hips, pelvis, head, jaw,...
Joanne BibbyFeb 15, 20213 minShock and your DogDefinition Shock is a life-threatening disorder that occurs when the body’s cells and organs are not getting enough blood flow, creating...
Joanne BibbyFeb 15, 20214 minChoking and your DogDefinition Dog unable to breathe due to an airway blockage or obstruction. Cause A foreign object gets stuck in a dog’s throat or has an...
Joanne BibbyFeb 15, 20213 minPenetrating Trauma and your DogPenetrating trauma is when an object pierces the skin, enters the dog’s body, and creates an open wound; damaging the underlying tissue....
Joanne BibbyApr 6, 20204 minPaw Injuries and your DogThe Paw There is no question that dog paws take a beating and just like our own feet can be injured or impacted by random events or...
Joanne BibbyMar 9, 20203 minVehicle Trauma and your DogA traumatic injury, for the purposes of this article, refers to physical injuries sustained by a dog, and the severity of those injuries,...
Joanne BibbyFeb 9, 20203 minCPR and your DogAs a dog owner, it is your responsibility to do everything you can, to ensure you give your dog the best chance of survival after...
Joanne BibbyJan 6, 20203 minHeat Stroke and your DogHeat stroke is a life-threatening condition all Australian dog owners should know about. A DOG CAN DIE WITHIN 6 MINUTES IF LEFT IN A HOT...
Joanne BibbyDec 9, 20194 minSnake Bite and your DogSE Qld’s Venomous Snakes to look out for Eastern Brown Red Bellied Black Coastal Taipan Common Death Adder All snakes get pretty mad if...
Joanne BibbyNov 11, 20193 minDog Bite Injury and your DogDog Bite Injury Why do dogs attack each other? The following reasons can help you understand why a dog may become aggressive and bite or...
Joanne BibbyNov 10, 20194 minCane Toad Poisoning and your Dogcane toad (rhinella marinus) The cane toad is a large heavily built amphibian with dry warty skin, up to 15cm long; the largest recorded...