Pet safety - common problems and dangers
Keep your pet safe from harm, illness or injury and keep informed of the dangers in and around the household. From wearing the correct collar to beating the heat, you will find articles on various aspects of household and pet safety here.
Heatstroke - hyperthermia
Heatstroke (hyperthermia) is the elevation of the body’s temperature. It is a life threatening condition requiring immediate treatment. Heatstroke is most common in dogs, especially “brachycephalic” breeds (those with short muzzles eg British Bulldogs, Pugs etc).
Chocolate is toxic to pets
The coat - matting, stains and contamination in your pet's hair and fur
Do you have a pet that loves to roll in anything left lying around or get their nose stuck into the few home renovations, namely the paint tin. Then find out more about removing stains from paint, oils and insecticides as well as coat matting.
Collars - an essential pet accessory, but how safe are they?
The collar is an essential accessory for every pet and a fashion highlight for some too. However you should choose carefully as a poorly selected, and fitted collar may cause injury.
Fireworks - and coping with loud noises
There's nothing like the marvel of fireworks, the beat of loud music for us humans but to pets it might not be all fun and games. Spontaneous loud bangs and explosions, and even unexpected noises such as the screeching of a tradesman's power tool can send some pets into a frenzy and others into trembling balls of fur. Here's a few tips to help your companion cope with fireworks and loud noises.
Lead poisoning - renovation rescue for your house not your pet!
How much do you know about the paint used in your house? Has your house built before 1970? Is the paint in poor condition - flaking, peeling or chalking? Are the areas of deteriorating paint accessible to your pets? Are you currently renovating? Lead poisoning could be a potential risk to your pet.
Moving house - settling your pet into a new house
So you are about to move house and concerned about settling your pets into their new environment. Here's some handy tips on making the transition stress free and as safe as possible for your pet.
Poisons in the household - toxic food, medications, baits and more
Treating our companions to some of the foods we relish can be very dangerous to pets. Find here a guide to some of the common dangers in a household including a list of toxic foodstuffs, human medication, poisons, plants, and more.
Poisons in the garden - poisonous plants and garden dangers
Many of us turn towards the backyard and garden without realising it, we can unintentionally increase the risk of poisoning our companions.
Snakebite and your pet
Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts it is not uncommon for our favourite four legged friends to cross paths with a snake. At this time of year, even city dogs and cats can have these encounters in local parks particularly those near bodies of water such as lakes and beaches.