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Should I Shave My Labrador in the Summer?
Absolutely not…and here is why Ah, that big, thick double coat of the Labrador Retriever! You love snuggling in it in the winter. But now it’s summer. Surely, he is roasting in that heavy fur coat! Besides, you are tired of the... -
Bloat in Dogs. Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
When it comes to dog issues you should be aware of, bloat is high on the list. Bloat in humans is harmless, but for dogs it can be deadly. Treatment for bloat is needed as soon as possible. Unfortunately, if you... -
How to Survive the “5th Season of the Lab Calendar year”: SHEDDING SEASON
It’s that time again! You are tired of hair on your black leggings, black shoes, sticking to your lipstick, floating through the air and blanketing the floor of your house. You think, “I just need to get through this!”... -
Puppy Breath: Why You Love It and How to Prolong the Sweetness
Most people wouldn’t automatically associate dog breath with a great smell, but there are many puppy owners who know and love the scent of sweet puppy breath. I think about half of the people who come to my house... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
PET FOOD RECALLS- Why are they still happening and what can you do?
Its been 10 years since the huge pet food recall that sickened thousands of dogs and cats. How has pet food safety improved—or not—since then? I had a breeder friend who personally lost 11 dogs that year. It was... -
Hip Dysplasia in Labradors: What Can I Do to Prevent it?
While dysplasia is not as prevalent in Labrador Retrievers as the giant breeds, such as Newfoundlands and Irish Wolfhounds, for example… they are still a large breed that have the potential to develop this, at times, debilitating disease. Why...
