Tag: Labrador Care
How much water does a Labrador need to drink each day? For owners serious enough to ensure good health of their pets inadequate water intake is a cause for concern. Water is key to your dog’s healthy skin, stronger immunity, and the ability to stay active. As owners, …
In the summer heat, humans are not the only ones who want stay cool. Your Lab too needs a beach break. Here are some safety reminders when taking your Labrador dog to the beach. Labrador Retrievers are water dogs. They owe their ancestry to the St. John’s …
Do you have a senior dog at home? Just like in humans, old dogs require diet and healthcare different from the younger ones. You need to pay attention to his old age and associated fitness problems. Here are essential tips to keep your senior dog healthy. When dogs …
As responsible dog owners, your should be ready for emergency situations and must have a dog first aid kit. There may occur situations beyond your control requiring your Lab immediate medical treatment. A first aid kit for your pet comes handy in such exigencies and plays an important …
A Labrador biker dog in England is a lot safer during adventures with her owner since being fitted with a special Kevlar coat. The dog’s gear is the world’s first Kevlar bike suit designed for dogs. Steve Hawley loves doing things with his black Labrador Retriever, Renee. The …
Arthritis in dogs is a degenerative disorder. It is more likely to affect a dog when he is well past his prime youth. Various factors, such as obesity and lack of daily exercise, contribute to this bone and joint pain disorder and also worsen the symptoms of this …
Last year, dog flu has spread across the United States, affecting several dogs in over a dozen states –mostly in the Midwest. Authorities are now warning dog owners about the possible spread of this dog flu in the Northwest. Officials in Washington and Montana are concerned the H3N2 …
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith recently released a workout video for dog owners and their dogs. The 26-year-old, who won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, hopes the new video will help both dogs and their owners get fit together. Petsercise is an 11-minute video that features the …
What is the real cost of raising a dog, such as Labrador Retriever? The question is likely to perplex your thoughts when you are considering having one of these popular and playful pets at your home. Sometimes love and compassion are not enough to raise a pet. Labradors …
Does your Labrador love peanut butter? Not all peanut butter is safe for dogs! Beware of peanut butter containing xylitol! Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in many foods, including peanut butter, yogurt, toothpaste and chewing gum, is safe for humans,but potentially deadly for dogs! If a dog ingests …
Did you know that ‘sugarless’ food can kill your dog? Last year, Tonia Cox’s Labradoodle, Murphy Jo, ingested 20 pieces of Ice Breakers gums. The Charlotte dog owner had no idea that the sweetener in the sugarless chewing gum could kill her family’s dog. Murphy Jo began vomiting …
Is your dog scared of thunderstorms? Young dogs and puppies tend to become afraid of high-pitched noises and loud sounds. Thunderstorms with their deafening booms create panic among animals. The thunderous sound makes pets fearful and run for cover. If this is a recurring feature at your household, …
A UK couple felt forced to spend $38,000 dog-proofing their kitchen because their Labrador dog ate everything in sight! Rollo, a 9-year-old chocolate Labrador eats everything he finds. In the past the dog has gobbled up a whole pack of yogurts, a box of cigarettes, and jars of …
Astrid, a chocolate Labrador has to eat standing on her hind legs due to a rare congenital condition. The family from Frankston South in Australia got Astrid as a puppy. The chocolate Labrador’s wagging tail and happy demeanor landed her a spot in their hearts and home. Source …
They say dog owners tend to look like their dogs and a cosmetic company has taken note of the idea. MAC launched a make-up collection they called Haute Dogs. The dog-inspired collection celebrates the special connection between a woman and her beloved pooch. Source The Haute Dogs collection …
A class action lawsuit has been filed in California against Dynamic Pet Products the manufacturers of Real Ham Bone! More and more dog owners have come forward and blamed Real Ham Bone for dog deaths. On Monday, Scott Kent told the Chicago Tribune that the precooked, hickory-smoked pork …
