Perth Pets And Animals

20/12/2022

From all of us at Big Paws Little Paws Pet Emporium, we wish you and your fur babies a Merry Christmas with lots of cuddles and fun activities for all paws "big and small"!

We have all paws on deck to get the new website finished and ready for an exciting new year in 2023! https://bplppets.com.au/

09/05/2021

To all the mum's out there....we wish you an amazing day!

11/06/2020

How gorgeous are these two? 💙💜💚

09/06/2020

Important news to keep your rabbit safe. 🐰

NEW DEADLY STRAINS OF CALICIVIRUS TO BE RELEASED LATER THIS YEAR AROUND AUSTRALIA (UPDATE RELEASED PUSHED BACK TO FIRST WEEK OF MARCH 2017) - PLEASE SHARE

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Sharing again - REPORTED CASES OF RABBITS BEING AFFECTED BY RHDV 2 BOTH NOR AND SOR IN PERTH - Please share

RHDV 2 made it to SA two month ago, so no doubt it is now in WA. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-18/rabbit-owners-warned-as-new-calicivirus-detected-in-sa/7522594

PLEASE NOTE: This strain was deliberately released in Australia.
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Another new fatal strain of the deadly strain of the Calicivirus is set to be released around the nation later this year (UPDATE to be realeased early 2017) RHDV1 K5 is a variant of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus, RHDV 1, that causes a fatal haemorrhagic disease in the European rabbit. There is also another strain already in Australia called RHDV 2, which is currently found in Vic, ACT and NSW (UPDATE: in WA as well). RHDV works by causing internal bleeding which kills the infected rabbit within 48 hours.

The Petsmart website (previously called feral.org.au), reports this virus as being "one of the more humane methods of controlling wild rabbits. Basically the rabbits end up with ‘cold-like’ symptoms, become lethargic and then die quickly. Post-infection, there is a rise in body temperature lasting up to 24 hours, followed, in 70–90% of cases, by death up to 48 hours after the onset of a fever."

They also claim it as being "specific to the European rabbit", "however a vaccine for domestic and production rabbits is available". According to petsmart.org.au, trials for the vaccine showed that all rabbits given the vaccine survived being infected with the RHDV1 K5 virus, however none of the un-vaccinated rabbits infected with RHDV1 K5 survived.

The vaccine used to protect pet rabbits against RHDV1 K5 is called Cylap and is the same vaccine used to prevent RHDV1 in pet rabbits, which had been available in Australia since 1996. The AVA recommends that all pet rabbits be vaccinated against the deadly virus at kittens, followed by annual boosters, but we would suggest discussing the best vaccine program with your rabbit's veterinarian.

However the current vaccine does not protect all pet rabbits against the RHDV 2 strain, and death can be experienced in young kittens and vaccinated adults. A new vaccine is currently being developed in Europe, but it is still recommended that kittens be vaccinated with Cylap at 4 weeks, with a booster given at 12 weeks, followed by yearly vaccinations.

UPDATE: As of the 30th January 2017 the AVA have initiated a warning to rabbit owners to have their pets vaccinated. RHDV 1 has been present in WA since around 1996 and RHDV 2 was detected late 2016 in WA.

According to the AVA, Western Australia will have three strains of this deadly virus once the latest RHDV1- K5 strain is released:

RHDV 1 - Original virus released in 1995
RHDV1 - K5 Variant (release planned in early 2017)
RHDV 2 - First recorded in mid 2015 in Australia

For further information please see the links below or speak to your veterinarian.

http://www.pestsmart.org.au/rhdv-k5-frequently-asked-questions/

http://www.pestsmart.org.au/rhdv-k5-what-about-my-pet-rabbit/

http://www.pestsmart.org.au/spring-2016-or-autumn-2017-release-proposed-for-new-rabbit-virus/

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/new-strain-of-deadly-calicivirus-to-be-released-on-west-australian-rabbits-20160211-gmrmvq.html

http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2016/s4453354.htm

http://www.news.com.au/national/tasmania/warning-over-rabbit-virus/news-story/06968978ef42ec0104640a36d888a7da

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-04/new-strain-of-calicivirus-arrives-in-wa/7901854?pfmredir=sm #.V_RGVGDfjXQ.twitter

http://www.ava.com.au/rabbit-calicivirus

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08/12/2019

Your pup... the star of a book!

Create your book in a few simple steps

16/08/2019

Come on dog lovers... let's vote!

Calling all dog fans! This is YOUR CHANCE to nominate a new Aussie Festival, Australia! 🎉 Could it be paw-some Festival of Dog Lovers? 😍🐕 Where in Oz should host it?

Click the link to nominate! 👉🏻 http://bit.ly/FestivalOfWot

09/08/2019

Happy Birthday to the Aussie Kelpie 🎉🎊🎈🐶

It's the kelpie's birthday... 🎂 Show us yours! 👇

On this day 140 years ago, King's Kelpie tied with Gibson's Tweed to win the sheepdog trial at Forbes in NSW and the breed was officially 'born'.

Kelpies have been popular ever since, both as hard workers and lovable pets. 🐕

04/08/2019

This is a brilliant idea!

26/07/2019

How cool is this...

22/07/2019

Well there you go....

Who talks to their pets

I knew it!

22/07/2019

OMG....

11/07/2019

This is just beautiful, love it!

04/07/2019

This is so inspiring...

Everyone, meet Mel–a dog in a wheelchair who travels across the country together with his photographer dad. Now who would’ve thought that a dog who could barely walk would end up traveling all over the country? Mel, an 8-year-old Pit Bull, was adopted from the Yonkers Animal Shelter by his dad, ...

04/07/2019

How adorable are these pups?

06/06/2019

Please share....important info with this stormy weather... with a funny twist! 🐾

Timely winter warning!😉

19/05/2019

Smart cat... Great way to keep fit!