This was the last photo we took of Kassidy before she died from cane toad poisoning
1080 bait is usually dropped from aeroplanes to ensure a wide area of dispersal . Areas that have been baited are usually signposted to indicate the presence of 1080 . Unfortunately , that doesn ’ t mean the bait will be contained within these areas . Birds have a habit of picking up the baits and dropping them many kilometres outside the baited area and many dog owners have been caught out by this .
No matter where you are , even in the relatively safe confines of a caravan park , if you are in any rural areas of this country , you must assume 1080 bait is lurking nearby .
In dogs , the signs of 1080 poisoning are usually noticed within half an hour of ingestion but can take more than six hours to show up . First symptoms include vomiting , anxiety , disorientation and shaking . These quickly develop into frenzied behaviour , drooling at the mouth , seizures , and finally total collapse and death .
If you suspect your dog has eaten a 1080 bait , you can try to induce vomiting and get it to a vet immediately but , tragically , in most cases , there is little hope of the dog ’ s survival .
The best thing to do is to keep your dog on a short leash and to not let them eat anything off the ground . In baited areas , you have to watch them like a hawk as their lives will literally depend upon it .
PARALYSIS TICKS
The paralysis tick can be found along the east coast of Australia , from north Queensland all the way down to Victoria . While they ’ re very small , they are in fact one of the most dangerous parasites affecting dogs and other pets . They can cause severe illness and often death .
According to the RSPCA , the prevalence of ticks increases during ‘ tick season ’, usually October to March . Mild winters and lots of rain at the start of spring and summer contribute to the rise in tick populations . Ticks normally attach themselves to native animals , so if you travel through bushland areas , chances are ticks will be prevalent .
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