Atrial Septal Defect in Labradors is the same also with infants born with congenital heart disease. A dog’s heart is just like a human heart with four chambers and two sides. In this special defect, the right and left atrium are the ones affected. While in the stomach of the mother dog, the puppy’s heart…
Puppies are cute and cuddly, but they require a lot of attention. Unless you want your house to turn into a stinky, poopy mess, one of the first steps, when bringing your new puppy home, is to begin potty training. Often, people become frustrated when their pet eliminates in the house, but they have not…
This post focuses largely only on the most common lab health problems, such as eye problems, nervous system problems, and joint problems (hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia), and these are basically the focus of this post. However, there are several others related to the circulatory system, and endocrine among other congenital diseases. The Labrador breed, better…
Like many other breeds, Labrador Retrievers may also suffer from aortic stenosis. This occurs when there is malformation in the aorta—the largest artery in the body. Because the aorta serves as a blood vessel and passageway of blood distributed in the entire body, any malformation would prevent the proper flow of blood throughout the body….
Let’s talk about Labrador Grooming Grooming your Labrador is very simple due to the texture and nature of their hair. Labradors are known to have short hair as opposed to other breeds that have long, shaggy hair. Most, if not all breeds, shed hair though a Lab’s short cover is less demanding as far as…
Pretty much every dog owner experiences behavioral labrador problems at one stage or another in their lives. Furthermore, it’s a sad yet true fact that as many as 33% of all dogs that end up in animal enclosures are put there by the owner claiming difficult behavioral issues as one of the major explanations behind…
We started Compiling All your frequently asked Labrador Questions Here. We will continue to build this section as we get more questions and answers to share. Is there any difference between a retriever and a Labrador? Literary speaking, retrievers are a breed of dogs that were initially bred for purposes of the retrieve game for…
Why Labradors Make Great Pets for family and kids Nothing is cuter than a playful, happy puppy…I should start with this. I grew up in a house full of lab retrievers, so I may be slightly biased toward the breed. However, here are several reasons why Labradors make for great pets, hands down! This breed…
Adipose tumors in Labradors are benign tumors of adipose tissues or fats. This usually occurs in dogs including Labradors. As your dog grows older, you may notice lumps on the body. Odds are high that these lumps are caused by these fatty tumors which can be removed through surgical procedures. However, lumps could also be…
Just like any other dog, a lab’s diet depends on several factors. Sometimes it is difficult to understand the diet requirements of any one dog. Are labs any different? Yes, just like people dogs have their own dietary requirements which you must fulfill in order to keep your pet healthier for longer. Despite the fact…