FluffyWA reading shelf · 17 links
Australian-first official links for urgent help, Western Australian rules, animal health and practical learning.
Emergency
Possible poisoning?
Animal Poisons Helpline — Australia
1300 869 738If an animal may have been poisoned, call your veterinarian or the Animal Poisons Helpline immediately. Do not wait for an online reply.
Call the 24/7 helpline Open the dangerous food quick guideRegulation
Western Australian essentials
wa.gov.au
Cats and dogs in WA
WA Government's overview of state and local-government responsibilities for cat and dog owners.
Open WA overviewwa.gov.au
Microchipping cats and dogs
WA Government information on microchipping duties, records and owner details.
Read microchipping informationdpird.wa.gov.au
Animal welfare legislation
DPIRD's official entry point for animal-welfare legislation and responsibilities in Western Australia.
Open DPIRD welfare pageFluffyWA · Printable checklist
How to choose a boarding kennel
Turn published WA, ASV and RSPCA care benchmarks into practical questions for comparing any boarding kennel.
Open the care standards checklistgosnells.wa.gov.au
City of Gosnells
The local council site for current community information and local animal-management services.
Visit the council siteHealth
Evidence-led reference reading
RSPCA Australia
RSPCA Knowledgebase
Plain-language, evidence-informed answers on companion-animal care, welfare and common owner questions.
Browse the KnowledgebaseRSPCA Australia
Dog vaccination overview
RSPCA Australia's public overview of vaccinations for dogs in the Australian context.
Read the vaccination articleava.com.au
Australian Veterinary Association
The national professional association for veterinarians, with Australian animal-health and welfare information.
Visit AVAWSAVA · 2024
Vaccination Guidelines
WSAVA's 2024 global vaccination guidance; the page also provides a Chinese-language download.
Open WSAVA guidanceMerck Veterinary Manual
Pet Owners Overview
A consumer-oriented starting point for veterinary topics from the Merck Veterinary Manual.
Open the pet-owner overviewFluffyWA · Educational guide
Read your dog's body condition
Use the bilingual nine-level watercolour guide to learn what to observe, then ask your veterinarian to confirm an individual score.
Open the body condition guideEducation
Keep learning with trusted guides
Dogs Australia
National canine organisation
National information about recognised breeds, responsible ownership and Australia's canine community.
Visit Dogs AustraliaFluffyWA
Breed Training Library
Browse 23 bilingual, breed-specific guides for reward-based puppy training and practical routines.
Browse all training manualsFluffyWA Aftercare
Puppy Aftercare & Records
Use the bilingual aftercare reader to organise settling in, care notes and ownership records.
Open the aftercare readerFluffyWA Puppy Handbook
Puppy care handbook
Read FluffyWA's step-by-step bilingual handbook for practical puppy care and planning.
Open the puppy handbook