19 Ryde Road, Pymble, NSW 2073
Warning about 1080 fox baiting
By Helen Burns | Dated July 18, 2019
Fox baiting will be occurring in Sydney Harbour National Park, Garigal National Park, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and Lane Cove National Park from August 1st, 2019 until Jan 31st, 2020. The best way to prevent dogs from being poisoned is by ensuring they are kept safely away from any source of 1080. Early signs of 1080 poisoning include frenzied behaviour, sensitivity to light and sound, vomiting, urinating and defecating uncontrollably and can progress to seizures, respiratory failure and death. If you are concerned that your dog may have had access to the bait, it should be seen immediately.
For more information go to the Ku-Ring-Gai Council website.
Written by Helen Burns
Helen graduated from Sydney Uni in 1997 with First Class Honours and worked in a practice on the Northern Beaches for 16 years. Helen joined the Gordon Vet team early in 2014 and our clients have really enjoyed getting to know her. She loves being a vet and takes a keen interest in all of her patients. Her gentle, friendly nature helps pets to feel relaxed when they visit the vet. Helen lives locally and has 3 children. At least one of her children seems destined to be a vet! When not ferrying her children around, Helen cares for her menagerie of pets. These include Chloe the dog, Obi and Leia the cats, Little Cocky the galah and Rosie the very tame eclectus parrot who all happily coexist at her house. In her spare time, Helen likes to be active outdoors, running, kayaking, camping or playing any manner of sport with her children.
