With the change of seasons, mushrooms are becoming more common. Mushrooms can be very toxic to pets depending on the species. Dogs are more likely than cats to ingest mushrooms. Mushroom ingestion can cause a range of symptoms depending on the species and toxin involved. Whilst many mushroom ingestions result in either no symptoms or […]
The recent detection of the disease Canine Ehrlichiosis in a dog in Horsham has raised concerns about the risks of the disease here in Western Victoria. Fortunately, the infected dog had come from the Northern Territory where the disease is widespread and has since made a full recovery with appropriate antibiotic treatment. Canine Ehrlichiosis can […]
Southern Grampians Shire often advise that Blue Green Algae scum has been detected at Lake Hamilton. Dogs should not be allowed to swim or drink from the lake when this blue green algae has been detected (click here for current advice) If certain wind conditions are present, the film will often concentrate along the shoreline […]