FOX BAITING

Foxes are an introduced species and have caused large scale destruction of native fauna. The Department of Conservation & Land Management (CALM) has introduced a campaign of baiting large areas of the state with 1080, which is also lethal to domestic cats and dogs. Be aware that areas you may visit may contain these baits and avoid taking you dog there. All baited areas are signposted BUT some foolish people use 1080 illegally and birds can move the baits about, so be careful when you take your pets into the bush.

1080 is a poison that occurs naturally in many plants in W.A. and native species have SOME immunity to its effects. Introduced species have no tolerance for it and die rapidly after ingesting only a small amount.

The only suggestion we have on saving a dog that has eaten a bait, is to force it to drink lots of very salty water as soon as possible to induce vomiting. There is no guarantee this will work but it may be the only hope.

Better still get muzzles for your dogs and make sure they wear them when you are out in the bush. We have met far too many people who have lost their pets to 1080.