Terranor Labradors

21/12/2024

Not Labs, but cute pups that need a home 🐾

18/12/2024

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We're here to help... not only Santa 🐾
DCD dogs are specially trained to provide emotional and physical assistance to Defence veterans with mood, anxiety and depressive conditions, including PTSD.

They do this by performing both Assistance Dog commands, as well as a range of veteran-specific commands.

The 'Front Block' commands the dog to sit across the front of their veteran. This helps to provide a physical personal space barrier for support in public situations including large crowds.

If you or someone you know is an ADF Veteran who could benefit from a DCD Assistance Dog, please visit www.dcdogs.com.au/apply for more information.

Improving the lives of Veterans. One paw at a time🐾

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18/12/2024

18/11/2024

Some useful information that I hope you never need

As the temperatures rise this summer, we’re seeing more of our native wildlife, including snakes, out and about. While they play an important role in our ecosystem, snakes can be dangerous to our pets, especially here on the Gold Coast. Here’s what you need to know to protect your furry friends:

Common Snakes in the Area:
Brown Snakes:
* The second most venomous snake in the world and the most venomous to dogs.
* Found in QLD, NSW, VIC, and parts of NT.
* Brown snakes are fast, aggressive, and can be lethal to pets. Bites can cause paralysis, difficulty breathing, and require intensive care.

Whip Snakes:
* While less venomous, they can still cause serious issues, particularly in cats.
* Bites can lead to localised swelling, limb paralysis, and pain.
* There’s no anti-venom for whip snake bites, so supportive care is crucial.

Red Bellied Black Snakes:
* Bites can lead to muscle pain, swelling, difficulty clotting blood, and dark, discolored urine.
* These bites can cause severe internal damage to your pet.

Common Signs of Snake Bites in Pets:
Sudden collapse followed by apparent recovery
Lethargy and weakness
Muscle tremors or shaking
Dilated pupils
Unsteady movements (ataxia) or paralysis
Inability to control bladder/bowels
Unusual bleeding or dark urine

What to Do if Your Pet is Bitten by a Snake:
* Stay Calm – Keeping your pet calm can help slow the spread of venom.
* Get Help Fast – Contact your vet immediately. If they don’t have anti-venom, they’ll direct you to a vet that does.
* First Aid – If you know where the bite occurred, apply a firm bandage above, below, and over the bite site to slow venom spread.
* Limit Movement – Keep your pet as still and calm as possible to avoid spreading venom.
* If you suspect your pet has been bitten, time is critical. Seek emergency care immediately! 🏥

Credit: Animal Emergency Services (AES)

Stay safe and keep an eye out for your pets this summer! 🌞

16/11/2024

Many Labradors are always hungry because of a genetic mutation in the POMC gene:
Explanation
The POMC gene produces a hormone that regulates appetite and energy levels. The mutation in Labradors reduces the amount of POMC produced, which makes them hungrier and less able to feel full.
Prevalence
About 25% of Labradors have the POMC mutation.
Or, they’re just piggies. 🐷

10/11/2024

This is an X-ray of a dog’s bent front leg. See that tiny white spec? That’s a microchip! It has migrated down the leg....far from where it was inserted, between the dog’s shoulders. This is actually quite common.....

When lost pets are scanned, the entire body SHOULD be scanned to catch any that have migrated. But, as an owner, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT THEIR YEARLY VET EXAM, to ask for a quick scan to make sure that: (1) the chip is still working, (2) the location of the chip is good, and (3) that the chip info is correct.

Remember microchips save lives and reunite families with their pet.... just have it checked regularly!

08/11/2024

I’ve seen rawhides like these in some of the ‘dollar stores’, like Choice and The Reject Shop. Please don’t give them to your dogs.

07/11/2024

25/10/2024

The fam, some no longer with us and some still going strong 🐾💕

24/10/2024

My handsome boys 💕

23/10/2024

Some cherry tomatoes and Pepper 🐾

22/10/2024

If anyone on the coast is looking for meaty bones (with the added bonus of half a box of meaty pork ribs), have a look at Cheap cuts 2 eat. Four meals of pork ribs for 4 people plus over 70 meaty pork bones for the dogs (all human grade of course. I believe the Kiwis use this box for a boil up) $85

19/10/2024

Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a life—especially our furry friends—can make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose with your mouth and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️