Category: Labrador Health

Jessie Undergoes TPLO Surgery 1:30 CST Today

By jonathan on Jun 28, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Working Labradors, Yellow Labradors

Follow Jessie’s progress on ClubLabrador.com Before I even had time to write the article about how Jessie tore her CCL, and how we picked the surgeon, or how scared we were when it happened, I could go on and on, the journey is starting. A quick recap…. The Players Jessie (female Labrador Retriever), is one [...]

What To Do If Your Labrador Gets Injured

By admin on Jun 27, 2011 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Yellow Labradors

One of the scariest aspects of Labrador health is when they seriously injure themselves. There are several simple ways your dogs might harm themselves, from getting hit by a car to tearing a ligament in their leg. While keeping your pet safe is always on the forefront of your mind when it comes to pet [...]

Disabled Dog? Your Labrador is Still Trainable!

By admin on Jun 15, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Training

Across the world, there are more and more dogs. Statistically speaking, this means disabled dogs are on the rise and it is becoming more likely that you may end up with one of these lovable labs as your pet. Don’t worry, though! There are plenty of options for disabled Labrador training available to you. The [...]

Picky or Not, Good Food Is Best

By admin on May 31, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog

A Labrador dog, like all breeds, eats dog food, and you want to be sure that you feed her the dog food that maximizes her optimum health. You may want to feed your puppy twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening, but be sure not to overfeed! Labs are happy, fun-loving, energetic dogs with a high metabolism, and some dogs will eat even when they are not hungry. This can make your Labrador sick, so patiently watch how much she eats and consider her behavior to determine exactly how much to feed her

No Trauma, No Drama: Spay or Neuter Your Labrador

By admin on May 27, 2011 in Chocolate Labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training

Spaying or neutering your Labrador puppy is a good idea, even though you may have come across or heard by word of mouth several myths associated with the act. It’s usually best for Labrador health to spay or neuter your dog when she is still a puppy, when she is more resilient and tend to [...]

Clean Dishes, Healthy Labradors

By admin on May 24, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training

Nobody wants to eat off of a dirty plate, and although dogs generally have a cultural reputation around the world for being “unclean,” that certainly is not true about Labradors! You want to pay attention and be considerate, think about your lab’s health, and use clean dog dishes when you serve your dog her daily entrée of dog food. Using unclean dog dishes for food and water is not only hard to look at, they can actually be dangerous for your pet.

Understanding Labrador Barking

By admin on May 20, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

You have a new Labrador puppy and she is the sweetest, most loveable puppy you could ever wish to have, except for one thing: she barks almost constantly. What can you do about this behavior? Is there any method of training a dog not to bark?

Perfect Pet Personalities

By admin on May 17, 2011 in Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Hunting, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Pure bred

Bringing home a new puppy can be one of the most exciting things you can do. Labrador puppies are known for their affection, energy and devotion and have become the most popular canine breed in America. Cute to look at, Labs are fast learners; however, there are some things that you should be aware of before you make the decision to purchase a lab.

Labradors Have Allergies Too

By admin on May 13, 2011 in Featured, Labrador Health

You might be surprised to know that your Labrador can suffer from allergies just like humans. If you notice Scooter scratching or shedding in large clumps, you may want to consider what possible allergies your dog has. What is interesting about dog allergies is that they all create the same symptoms. This means determining what your dog is allergic to is a lot more difficult than figuring out what you are allergic to.

Labrador Bathing 101

By admin on Apr 26, 2011 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Grey labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training

Labradors are beautiful dogs with thick coats that, unfortunately, shed. Depending on what kind of Lab you have, you will find that some with healthy coats can shed all year round while others, like black labs, shed twice a year. A dog sheds when they lose their old coat and grow a new one. If you want your dog’s coat to look healthy and to shine, not only is a good diet important, but it is also vital for you to groom her regularly.