Caring for your Labrador

ESA (Emotional Support Animals) The “new” debate: On the move or out of control?

  After a week traipsing in and out of airports and terminals and a cruise ship, I saw more ESA dogs than ever. I’ll be the FIRST person to say I’d love to take my Labrador everywhere (and have!)...

When should I spay-neuter my puppy?

Spay or Neutering your puppy – When Should You do it? Most people hear that you should spay or neuter your puppy as soon as possible (as young as 6 months old), so as to diminish the unwanted puppy...

Dangers you may not have thought of regarding an unrestrained, traveling dog 

Many pet parents are oblivious to some of the dangers of traveling with dogs in their vehicle. My hope is that you will save you and your dog’s life and health by reviewing these few VERY important tips you...

Diatomaceus Earth (DE) for Flea Control: How DE works to control fleas and other pests in the house, yard, and on your dog

WHAT IS IT? DE is a fine, flour-like substance, the microscopic remains of fossilized diatoms, a type of algae. Diatoms are found in fresh and salt water. Diatom cell walls are made of silica, a component of glass. DE...

Am I too old to get a Pet?

Pet ownership offers many physical and emotional benefits for seniors, although practical matters, such as health status, must be considered. In a study of older adults, dog walking was associated with lower body mass index, fewer doctor visits, fewer...

3 Pet Food Industry “buzz words” that Spell T.R.O.U.B.L.E.–and what does “freeze-dried” mean?

I know most of you will scroll right by this blog because you have blinders on when it comes to your pet food. You’d still feed it to your dog even if it had a recall. Even if it...

Reasons why punishing your Labrador may have devastating Results

Over the past 30 years, I have observed well-meaning, naïve pet owners, quite often, turn a perfectly good Labrador into a ferocious monster. And not only does this have devastating effects on their family, but on their dog—for life!...

Are all Labradors plagued with ACL tears?

The combination of weakened muscles due to lack of bio-available calcium and fluid build-up along the joints (see blog on “Feeding Kibble to my Dog is always Cheaper). …these two things, together with environmental issues (to be discussed below), contribute...

Feeding Kibble to my Dog is Always Cheaper–or is it?

So, your dog is standing in front of you, appearing to be on his tiptoes and is sort of hunching his rear end. He begins to show weakness when he gets up and can no longer jump onto your...

Spaying, Neutering, and Other Options of Pet Sterilization

Many of you know that we recommend against spaying or neutering at an early age.  Most pets are spayed and neutered at or before 6 months of age.  Below is an extremely educational, and emotional, video from Dr. Becker, a...