Dogs sometimes have a bad habit of putting anything they find inside their mouths. Actually, let me correct that statement, dogs always seem to find a way to put objects in their mouth that do not belong there! They tend to pick up all types of stuff, ranging from balls to rocks, small toys to […]
Dog First Aid - How To Administer CPR To Your Injured Dog
Do you know what to do if your puppy is suddenly lying on the ground after being seriously injured by a car accident, poisoned, electric shock, or is choking? I realize that the last thing you want to do is imagine your lovable pet being hurt in such a fashion, however, accidents do happen and […]
Dog First Aid – When Disaster Strikes, Have These 13 First Aid Items Ready For Your Dog
No matter how safe and cautious you are with your dog, accidents are bound to happen. Sometimes no amount of preventive measures can stop dogs from, well – being dogs. Their impetuous nature makes them somewhat vulnerable to getting hurt and injured. That is why it is up to you, his owner, to provide him […]
Dog Ears: Learn Why Rubbing Your Dog’s Ears Is A Natural Sedative
Nearly all dogs loving having their ears rubbed. You wouldn’t think this would be such a common phenomenon. After all, there are hundreds of breeds, and all of their ears are different. Papillons’ look like wings, German shepherds’ are sharp peaks, and basset hounds have big, hanging floppies. But they all love a little ear […]
Dog Diseases – The usual suspects
Major Dog Diseases investigated for you! Read about what dog diseases could affect your Labrador and how to avoid and cure them. Parainfluenza The common name for this contagious disease is ‘kennel cough’. It is known to spread in kennels especially among un-vaccined dogs. Being a cough related disease it does affect the respiratory system […]
Dog Collars Vs. Harnesses
Use a harness rather than a collar. Harnesses are easier on a puppy’s skeletal system, particularly the neck. A puppy’s neck is easily strained from owners pulling and yanking at the leash. With a harness, the puppy is pulled from the backside at the tail and not at her neck. The harness equally distributes the […]
Why Dog Chews can be good for your Labrador
Dog Chews are much more than a snack! If you don’t fancy the prospect of brushing your labradors teeth on a regular basis then you should look into buying dental care dog chews. Most dogs really hate the idea of having a toothbrush in their mouth. Most of them don’t even like having your hand […]
Cleaning your Labrador Retrievers Eyes and Ears
How to keep your Labrador Retrievers Eyes and Ears clean Keeping on top of your Labrador Retrievers Eyes and Ears is all part of being a good owner. After a day out in the fields, beach or long walks around town chances are that your Labradors eyes and ears have got a bit dirty. This […]
Choosing the right Dog Food for your Labrador
When deciding what dog food to buy for your Labrador retriever you should know what you are getting for your money. Being big dogs Labradors have large appetites and need to be fed highly nourishing foods, otherwise they will not get all the minerals and vitamins they require. When you are shopping for their food […]
Caring for the older Labrador
Labradors are great dogs and although many of us are drawn to them by the ’tissue’ adverts on television there is much more to them than the fact they are the cutest dogs on the planet! As your Labrador gets older you will find that he won’t be doing many of the things that you […]