In loving memory of Arthur, the four-legged hero. ♥️🐾🐈
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes! Arthur, an adorable domestic shorthair cat was playing in the backyard with his family, following his two little hoomans around when danger slithered right up to the young children.
An Eastern Brown Snake, one of Australia's top 10 highly venomous snakes, had entered the backyard right where the children were playing. Arthur jumped into action protecting his young family by killing the snake. Unfortunately, in the process, Arthur received a fatal envenomation snake bite. In the chaos of getting the children out of the yard, no-one saw the actual bite, but Arthur collapsed and quickly recovered like nothing was wrong not long after. Collapse events like this is a common symptom of snake bites, although not a well-known symptom amongst pet owners.
The next morning Arthur's hoomans found him collapsed again and unable to get up. They rushed him to our Tanawha hospital. Unfortunately, Arthur’s symptoms were too severe to recover. It was with the heaviest of hearts his owners had to leave Arthur after he gained his angel wings.
His family, understandably devastated, remember him fondly and are forever grateful he saved the children’s lives. Arthur was always getting into mischief; he had previously visited us before having been in accidents and was very much loved by our team.
Rest in peace Arthur, our little hero.
Love from the Animal Emergency Service Tanawha Team ♥️
-from Utah, USA.
I'm so sorry for the loss this family experienced and at the same time, grateful that it wasn't a child
Pet Owners Guide To Surviving Easter
Tip 1 – Toys & Decorations
Easter toys and decorations, like plastic eggs, are probably the most commonly ingested items around this time of year. To our pooches, small, plastic eggs appear perfectly treat-sized and look suspiciously like food – but when they eat them, these toys can block their airways or even lodge in their oesophagus or intestines if swallowed. So, be sure they are kept out of reach.
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Fleas and ticks are two of the biggest nuisances for our feline friends. While there are a number of tick preventative products available for dogs, unfortunately, cats don’t have the same luxury of choice. This is due to one of the ingredients found in most products being toxic to cats.
You might not have heard of the word permethrin, but it’s a common ingredient in prevention mediation for dogs. Permethrin poisoning is one of the most common poisonings in cats which can be life-threatening and is a poisoning we see all too often in our hospitals.
The reason why cats can’t use prevention medication designed for dogs is that while permethrin is safe for many animals, it is highly poisonous to cats as they are unable to break down the toxin.
Permethrin poisoning is fast-acting. Signs of poisoning can appear within an hour of exposure and can include, panting, vomiting twitching or muscle tremors, loss of coordination, seizures, and hyperthermia. If you believe you’ve accidentally applied the wrong prevention treatment or you suspect your cat has been exposed to dog flea and tick prevention medication, see your vet immediately.
If you’re unsure which prevention treatment is best for your feline friend, speak with your vet.
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With all the rain we’ve been having, it’s not just toads that are out and about but mushrooms too!
With mushrooms growing like crazy and popping up all over the place, it is a timely reminder that they are extremely poisonous to our furry friends.
While there are only a couple of types of mushrooms that our pooches can eat safely, we always recommend not to give any type to them since they can be very hard to differentiate between.
If you suspect your pet has eaten mushrooms, see your vet immediately as without treatment the consequences can be deadly.
Signs of mushroom poisoning can be instantaneous, to several hours, to even up to two weeks later. Signs to be aware of are:
❗ Lethargy
❗ Drooling
❗ Vomiting
❗ Diarrhoea
❗ Weakness
❗ Panting
❗ Hives/irritated/inflamed skin
❗ Nystagmus (eyes flicking up and down quickly)
❗ Irregular heart rate
❗ Seizures
❗ Collapse
If you do find any mushrooms in your yard, help your furry friends by pulling them out.
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