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Home for the Paws

Locality: North Tumbulgum, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6676 6501

Address: 2 Pollards Road 2490 North Tumbulgum, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.homeforthepaws.com.au

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25.01.2022 Phoenix is a Kelpie X Great Dane female desexed approx 2 years old and is the latest furry friend to join our list of dogs looking for a new home.....her owners... are unable to give her the attention she needs and if a home can't be found may have to surrender her to the AWL.....if anyone would like a companion to share their adventures please give us a call at the surgery. See more

25.01.2022 The Myth that dogs can't eat chicken bones First let us start by saying that cooked chicken bones are an absolute no-no for dogs as they will splinter and could... cause injuries. However, raw chicken bones are soft and therefore quite safe for dogs. Consider dogs in the wild and how likely they might be to hunt for, kill and eat an entire bird. Do you think these dogs are eating something that they really should not? More than likely they know more about what is good for them than we do. Some people are petrified to feed their dogs raw chicken because they are afraid of the bacteria that is present on raw chicken. The truth is this is ridiculous and should not even be a consideration. Dogs are made with an incredible immune system and loads of friendly bacteria that are specifically designed to allow them to eat raw food. You would never feed your human child raw chicken but if your child is covered in fur with four legs and tends to bark at strangers then raw chicken for him is more than okay. It is ideal and safe to feed your dogs raw chicken and let's kill this stupid myth that chicken bones are bad for your dog. For those who feed raw and may be concerned about polyradiculoneuritis "research", it's worth noting just by freezing or when heated (cooked) will render it safe. But please do not cook the bones only the meat. We freeze all our meats first.

24.01.2022 With Christmas New Year fast approaching we are fully booked out for Dogs from December 18th to January 3rd There are still a few Cat spaces over this period so dont hesitate they will go quickly

24.01.2022 Girl Puppies ready to go to new homes June 2nd

24.01.2022 Tick season is here please give your dogs preventive now we have had 3 cases this week and one of them is no longer with us. The new cat Bravecto topical tick products will be arriving today . Picture below is paralysis ticks taken from a small dog today

23.01.2022 Currumbin Fair Veterinary Surgery is participating in AWLQ National Desexing Month. De-sex your pet during JULY to receive discounted prices. Phone (07)55986565 now to make sure you secure a spot. PLUS: Get your pet microchipped at the same time as procedure for only $35.00

22.01.2022 HOME NEEDED: Zed is a gorgeous, respectful 7 year old ex Police dog. He likes kids and is OK with other small animals. He is well behaved and literally talks to... his current owner. Tragically his Dad has health and accommodation issues and Zed needs to be rehomed. If you could love and care forever for this beautiful pedigreed boy (but without papers), please make contact. He is fully vaccinated but not desexed. Contact Joanne 0410 297 544.

20.01.2022 Calling out to all you lovely cat lovers. We have a lovely feline friend Romeo looking for a place to call home as his owner has had to move and is unable to ...keep him. He is a male desexed....very sociable...loves to follow you around....has lived with a dog also. If you need a special friend and think you can give a loving home to this special cat please give the surgery a call. See more

19.01.2022 Big smile on Sasha's face playing with her relatives at Home for the Paws

19.01.2022 Thunderstorms and Dogs Thunderstorm Terrors ________________________________________ Many dogs are tragically fearful of storms, especially those that incor...porate thunder and lightning. Fears can also develop in response to other noises such as fireworks, cap guns, whips and gun shots. When scared by noises, dogs will often do all they can to get comfort or to escape the storm. They will seek to come inside the house with you if you are home and your comfort will often be all they need, but what if the dog is left alone during a storm? Such dogs are at grave risk. Even if your dog does not attempt to escape, there are steps you can take to reduce its level of fear and anxiety. Progressive Desensitisation Desensitisation to Cap Guns and Similar Noises Ensure your dog is safe What to do During a Storm Medication for noise fears Progressive Desensitisation Top Desensitising your dog to the noises is often possible using quality sound recordings. The aim is to progressively reduce a dog's fear of noises and replace it with calm and accepting behaviour. This is not a 'quick fix' and should be undertaken with assistance from your veterinarian. Some dogs may need medication before starting a desensitisation program so they are calm enough to learn new responses. There is also a limit to how closely a recorded storm mimics the real thing. This is because a storm has four components - the sound of the thunder and rain, the sight of the lightning, the smell of the rain or sulphur and the tactile sensations of the vibrations and atmospheric changes. Recordings at best can only produce the sound and some of the vibrations. Play the recording back at full volume with the dog near to ensure the recording induces the same degree of fear as a real storm. If this is not so, then another solution needs to be found. The better your sound equipment the more likely you are to have effect. Specifically, sub-woofer speakers are essential. If the recording induces as much trembling and anxiety as the real thing, then you can proceed. The first step has nothing to do with the recording. All you need to do is to establish a new routine for your dog in which you train it to be happy and content about being in front of your stereo. The process used is one of conditioning and is similar to the famous research of Pavlov who rang a bell and gave a dog food simultaneously. Eventually the dog would salivate when the bell was rung, even if no food was present. For a thunder phobia, the bell is replaced with a mat placed in front of your stereo. Bring your dog to the mat. Command it to do a simple task such as to 'SIT' or to lie 'DOWN'. If your dog responds, wait for five seconds and if it is then still in control, feed it tid bits of tasty food such as liver treats. Ham up the praise by squeaking and squawking at your dog to ensure it is happy. Rub its chest and give it pats. Make its tail wag enthusiastically. Repeat this SIT/DOWN/PRAISE approximately five times, twice daily for five days. After this time, your dog will look forward to its special time on the mat, in front of your stereo. Now turn on the recorded storm, but at a very low volume. Continue the 'Jolly Routine' with chest rubs and back scratches with the storm at this low volume. If your dog accepts this level of noise then gradually increase the volume over successive days. Eventually the dog will tolerate a full volume, canned storm. Desensitisation to Cap Guns and Similar Noises Top For noises like cap guns, it is easier to use the real thing, rather than a recording. Balloons, and especially water bomb balloons inflated with air, make similar noises to explosions. To reduce the noise, have an assistant in a far away room with several walls between your assistant and yourself. Signal to him or her when you are ready for an explosion but before you do this ensure you have your dog's attention by giving it a command. The 'Leave' command is a good one to use. If your dog retains control during the explosion, praise it as before. To move forward from here, your assistant should gradually come closer, every two to four days, as your dog retains its calmness. Ensure your dog is safe Top Another vitally important matter is to ensure your dog's safety during a storm. Don't treat a dog's fear of storms lightly. If you are leaving your dog and a storm is likely, you are better confining your dog to a secure room from which it cannot escape. Use the most sound-proof room in your house, such as a walk-in wardrobe which has the added benefit of your smell for comfort. Brick walls are more sound-proof than timber. Covering windows with heavy curtains to block out noise and lightning is also helpful. Put the dog's water bowl and its bedding in the den to give it a pleasant, comfortable and 'homely' focus and use the conditioning 'Jolly Routine' described above to get your dog used to (and loving) its den before a storm arrives. What to do During a Storm Top What can you do when your dog is scared in the middle of a storm? When your dog is panicking, it needs to develop a calm demeanour. If talking soothingly to your dog serves to calm it that is fine, but trying to reassure a dog that can't calm down can exacerbate the problem. The behaviour you want is rational, sensible, calm behaviour. Use the calming strategies employed in the desensitisation program above and get your dog to sit or lie on its where it associates calm behaviour with praise and reward. The 'Pace and Praise' technique may work for dogs that can't settle on a mat. Place your dog on a lead and start to pace or move about quickly. Encourage your dog to 'HEEL' with you. Give it some firm commands such as 'SIT' or 'DOWN' and 'tick' your dog's correct response with immediate praise. Keep working with the dog until you can see that it is starting to respond and that it is focusing more on you than on the storm. As it comes back into order, start leaving more space between the command and the 'tick' of praise that follows. It is unlikely that your paranoid pooch will be totally calm, but at least this technique should make it controllable. Recommence the Pace and Praise technique if your dog starts to become anxious again. Medication for noise fears Top With noise fears, the sensible use of anti-anxiety medication is often a good idea, and is often essential to stop a dog injuring itself. If your dog is seriously affected, anti-anxiety medications that alter serotonin metabolism may be prescribed. These can take up to 6-8 weeks to take effect. Some dogs may need to remain on the medication for 6-12 months before tapering off, while others may require medication long term. Short-term anti-anxiety medication may also be useful, especially for dogs that display panic attacks, and can be used on as as-needed basis. These need to be given approximately 1-2 hours before the storm but the dose needs to be tested before the event to know what dose is effective, how long it takes to work and how long it lasts for in your dog. Tranquilisers should be avoided as they can actually make dogs more sensitive to noises. Dog pheromones, called Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP), can also be very effective for calming noise-fearful dogs. These will not work for dogs that are outside but they combine very will when placed inside a sound-proof den. The plug-in DAP diffuser releases a constant supply for 30 days and there is also a spray that can be used on the dog's mat to reinforce the calming association. Some dogs may benefit from the use of a device called a 'Calming Cap' or a 'Thunder Shirt'. Wrapping a towel tightly around the dog's body may also help. The towel can be sprayed with DAP spray. Remember that noise fears are serious - keep your dog safe during a storm or fireworks evening at all costs and contact your veterinarian for assistance.

19.01.2022 With Christmas fast approaching we only have limited spaces for cats and dogs; There is a minimun stay of 7 days over Christmas week and we require $100 deposit for that Period

18.01.2022 It's arrived we now have tick prevention for cats

16.01.2022 Brax Koda and Ivy are back for a Holiday

16.01.2022 A collection of our happy fur customers

15.01.2022 Blue Collar (Boy)

15.01.2022 Home for the Paws Pet Motel Farm Stay for Cats and Dogs And home of SHEPWEST GERMAN SHEPHERDS ... Was established in 2004 at North Tumbulgum on 33 acres A working farm with Cattle Horses Chickens Ducks Geese and Guinea fowl 10 minutes from Murwillumbah and 30 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport We offer Large Indoor Dog Kennels with outdoor runs: Big enough for up to 3 large dogs from the same family: Small and large dogs have separate grassed exercise areas: Large Cat units with with an indoor and outdoor exercise area: We offer home prepared meals with quality dry food for dogs Cats are offered a variety of quality wet and dry foods: All dogs must have a current yearly C5 vaccination certificate Cats a must have a current yearly F4 vaccination certificate Or they will not be accepted to stay: We offer discounts for multiple dogs or cats from the same family sharing a kennel or cat unit: Speak to us about special deals for long term stays 1 month or longer All Dogs and Cats must be clean and flea free on arrival and up to date with worming tick and flea treatments: Medications are given with NO EXTRA Charge: Our rate for dogs large or small is $28.00 per day all inclusive: Cats $18.00 per day all inclusive: You always pay for the day of arrival but not the day of pickup if your pet is collected before 10am: We offer a home pickup and drop off service Monday to Saturday Not Sunday or Public Holidays: We are closed to the public Sundays: Good Friday: Easter Sunday: Christmas Day: Boxing Day and New Years Day Inspections are limited to quieter times Monday to Saturday 8am to 10am By appointment only: No Children under 12 Having strangers in a full kennels sets the dogs off and it can take a considerable time to settle them down

14.01.2022 Handsome Staffy male 15 months old looking for a beautiful family to love and share adventures...is boisterous so older children preferred...dark brindle...lots of love to give...phone surgery for details

14.01.2022 Pink Collar (Girl) 4.5 weeks old

12.01.2022 Feeding Your Dog Raw Eggs There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about raw feeding and it seems the poor egg is often dragged through the mud as a dangerou...s food for dogs. Opponents of eggs claim that they are too high in cholesterol, they pose a risk of salmonella and that they cause a biotin deficiency. To that, we say nonsense! Eggs are not only a cheap and safe source of raw food for your dog, they are one of the most complete and nutritious meals you can choose! Here are the facts you need to know about eggs. Eggs are a complete food source Eggs are an important source of nutrition for not only many predators, but for the chick living inside it. Inside the egg are all the nutrients necessary to grow a new chicken. Eggs are also one of the most complete sources of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Eggs are a good source of: Vitamin A Riboflavin Folate Vitamin B12 Iron Selenium Fatty Acids Egg whites contain enzyme inhibitors One of the reasons pet owners are warned off eggs is that the whites contain enzyme inhibitors which can interfere with digestion, especially in very young and old animals. This is true, but it only means that eggs should not be the mainstay of the diet. It is perfectly safe to feed several eggs a week to the average dog. If you don’t see evidence of digestive upset when feeding eggs to dogs, then he should have no trouble if eggs are a regular part of his diet. Cooking the egg white could solve this problem but much of the nutrition would be lost so it is best to feed it raw. Egg whites cause Biotin deficiency Egg whites contain avidin, a Biotin (one of the B vitamins) inhibitor. Biotin is one of the B vitamins and is important for cellular growth, fatty acid metabolism and good skin and coat. Biotin deficiencies are quite rare and it would take an extraordinary amount of eggs to create a deficiency. Moreover, egg yolks are very high in biotin, so as long as you feed the entire egg, there are few worries. There are other sources of biotin in the diet as well. Liver is a particularly good source. Once again, cooking the egg white will eliminate the risk but your dog will lose much of the nutritional value. If feeding your dog eggs on a regular basis, simply make sure he gets the whole egg, not just the white. Eggs contain salmonella Dogs are well equipped to handle the bacteria in raw foods. The health of the hen is also important, so it is best to choose eggs from organic, free-range chickens. Proper storage and keeping the eggs cool will also go a long way toward keeping the harmful bacteria at a manageable level. Don’t forget the shells If eggs are fed with the shell on, they are a nearly complete food source for dogs. The shells can also be valuable for dogs who have difficulty eating bones. Simply dry the shells out and grind them in a clean coffee grinder until they are powdered and sprinkle the powder on your dog’s food. It’s important to remember that many eggs are sprayed with a chemical to make them look shiny, so it is best to get your eggs from a local organic farmer. Eggs are cheap, easily obtained and an outstanding source of nutrition for your dog. The overall concensus with raw feeders is that the health benefits of eggs certainly outweigh the risks and feeding eggs whole, the way nature intended, goes a long ways to counteract harmful imbalances. Try feeding your dogs a few eggs a week and he will you’ll see better health, inside and out.

11.01.2022 When you lied on your CV about having previous sheepdog experience. Charlie Mackinnon via Twitter

10.01.2022 If you have a place in your home for these two cute fur kids give the girls a ring at Currumbin fair vets 0755986565

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09.01.2022 Thank you to all our loyal customers. It's come to this hard time in our lives we are closing business as if the 30th of March 2019. Been a wonderful adventure with you all and met a lot of wonderful people during this time. We were truly blessed to have met you all and your wonderful fur children will be dearly missed.

06.01.2022 Jemma 2 (F) & Jacque 4 (M) are looking for their furever family, these cuties will need to be kept together. Calm, friendly Cavoodles both desexed lovely natur...es. If you are interested in opening your hearts and your home to these lovely two please contact Michaela at Precious Petz Dog Grooming for further information. See more

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