Feeding your Labrador

Life’s Abundance Dog Food

For the past 2 months we have been furiously researching a replacement food for the Flint River Ranch brand that closed this month. We got a “heads up” in early December that there may been a possibility this would...

A Breeder’s Note on Canine Obesity

Fat dogs are NOT FUNNY! (And new laws will be coming out that will confiscate your dog if they are underfed, just as if your dog was found emaciated!) Keep in mind, an obese dog is at as great...

Where do the meat sources “really” come from in processed pet food?

I was just doing a simple Google search one day, as I usually do, researching pet foods, as I’ve done for the past 20 years having been obsessed with learning about what pet foods are best for our dogs....

Why Do Dogs Scoot Their Butts? Part 2

Nothing is worse that smelling the secretion of anal glands, or having to extract them. Even worse, having your precious pup spread that nasty stuff all over your carpet! It is much more common is some breeds. But just...

Why Pumpkin is the Perfect Treat for Your Dog!

3 Causes of Hot Spots in Dogs

Hot spots are open, red sores caused by a dog constantly licking the site of irritation. But what leads to the incessant licking? A Wet Coat It is not uncommon for a dog that loves to swim to often...

Does Your Dog Stink?

Do you wash your dog only to smell the “stink” a few days later? Does it keep you from hugging and kissing your furbaby? I have good news… You don’t have to smell the “stinkies” ever again! 🙂 First...

Allergies – Could it be??

Does your dog scratch, bite, lick at its skin or coat?   Marley, a Springer Spaniel, was always licking and chewing at her feet. Her owner, Lin, didn’t know what to do about it, but she knew it was...

Dental Hygiene- Studies show dental disease linked to heart/liver disease, kidney failure

How often and necessary are teeth cleanings for your dog? Honestly, every dog is different!  There are a few things you can do to help aid in keeping your dog’s mouth a more cleanly place and prevent oral diseases....

Are All Labradors Plagued With Allergies?

I’ve had a lot of people ask me to write more about allergies in labs… so here it is!  One should not have to EXPECT allergy issues with their lab, however, there are many triggers of these skin issues...