How far would you go for your best friend? They sit beside you with their head in your lap. They lick you on the face. They wait for you till you come home. They fetch the ball for you. They love you, no matter what. Ok, so we admit it: we are talking about your […]
labrador retriever health – lab losing weight – labrador hearing problems – lab shedding and hair loss
Devoted black lab owner by SCOTT (BRANDON, VT.) Question I have a 13 year old black lab female. Over the last year she has lost a lot of weight and has become very gaunt from her mid section to her hip area. Her appetite is still very strong, and she does not seem to act […]
dog arthritis – the signs and symptoms…
Dog Arthritis is something that you might not even realize is happening to your dog. However, as your dog ages it is important for you to keep an eye out for the signs and symptoms of arthritis. What is the cause of Arthritis in Dogs? Arthritis in humans and dog arthritis is pretty much the […]
You really owe it to yourself and to your dog to have pet insurance
Pet Insurance has grown in importance over the years and although many dog owners are still not fully aware of its benefits more and more are looking to use it. Being very similar to the insurance that any of us would take out for ourselves it does provide your Labrador with at least the basic […]
The solution to Dog Fleas
How to get rid of those Dog Fleas? When faced by Dog Fleas the best way to defeat them is to take action immediately. Labradors are very attractive to fleas because of their warm coats and large blood supply. They are able to hide themselves and remain in small areas for a long period of […]
Taking Extra Precaution With The Older Dog’s Diet: A Lesson In Illness
A proper, well-balanced diet is essential, especially for the older dog. Every degenerative disease your older dog suffers, whether it is a heart problem, arthritis, cancer, kidney failure, or cataracts, is in some way related to nutritional deficiencies or to poor absorption of nutrients. Most authorities agree that the older dog needs more vitamin and […]
Labrador Health – An introduction
Knowing about Labrador health is one of the most important parts of being a successful owner. Labradors are very energetic and happy dogs and when they are of good health this will shine through. If you have the opportunity to become the owner of a puppy then looking after his health should start straight away. […]
Is Your Dog Losing Hearing Ability?
One sign of your dog aging which can be very upsetting if you don’t fully appreciate what is truly happening, is an increasing inattentiveness and apparent loss of obedience training. When you call to him, your dog seems to be ignoring you, or else he responds so slowly that you tempted to punish him for […]
Dog Illnesses
Dog illnesses will affect most dog owners at some point in life. My hope is that you are just reading this section so that you are better prepared for possible future occurrences. Knowing what to look for and having an emergency plan in place can make all the difference. If your Labrador is showing signs […]
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 […]