Labrador Retriever Dogs Blog

If you are a pet owner then I give one word of advice. Have a back up plan for your Labrador retriever in case you can not make it home to feed them or let them outside. Having a pre-plan will save you a lot of grief and worrying down the road. It happens to all of us. We get called away to a meeting or have to go away during overnight expectantly. God forbid there is an emergency and you can't make it home. Having somebody that you know you can count on to look after your pet is worth it's weight in gold.

We have a couple of people that have helped us out several times on the drop of a phone call. There is nothing worse than being in a panic trying to find somebody to pet sit for you, even if it's just to let them out to go to the bahthroom. Even if you have to have a pet sitting service or kennel on call. Either way you will be glad you did.

My advice, set something up with a family member or close neighbour. Just in case. And if they help you out enough maybe think about gift baskets or some way of saying thanks!

If you are shopping for anything you are probably going to be doing some reading first and looking around for the best deal you can find. It doesn't matter if you are buying meds like Phentermine, shopping for electronics or doing your grocery shopping. You should be doing the same for your dog food.

The reason why I blog about this is because we just got back from our local pet food store with our free bag of Canidae. Our pet place offers a free bag for every 10 that we buy. It works out to a pretty good deal and their price is comparable with everybody else. So why not safe a little when stocking up on your dog food.

Well it's finally here, there is snow on the ground and it's cold out. It's winter time and that means colder weather walks with your dogs. No more putting the old shorts and funny t shirts on it's time for the winter boots and warm jacket. Remember to keep yourself warm when out on your walks. It's not a fashion show it is all about keeping warm and save. Take your gloves, touques, boots and wear warm insulated pants.

Just as you have to keep warm remember that your labrador retriever can get cold too. So keep you walks moderate in length when it is especially cold out and if you pooch looks like his or her feet are cold they probably are and it might be time to cut your walk short. Sidewalk salt can also be irritable so keep that in mind.

Remember to keep you and your labrador retriever warm and have fun, you know how much they love to play in the snow.

Well the title says it all doesn't it? Lab Puppies For Sale. It's all over the internet and it's in every newspaper you pick up. Dogs and puppies for sale. But do you really know who you are buying from and what you are buying? It sounds odd but you are buying a product off of a sales or business person and there are some better sales persons that others. Some put a lot of care and time and money into their product and others are retailers you see on the side of the street selling "rolex" watches.

If you are interested in learning about proper breeding and what you should be looking for in a breeder I invite you to come to the labrador retriever chatboard and forums. There are many posts and articles about breeders and breeding in general and there are many informed people that can help answer your questions about labrador puppies for sale. We even have many contacts in the labrador retriever rescue and adoption circles if that is an avenue you want to try.

Please stop in and do some reading and meet other labrador retriever enthusiasts. Buy a puppy is a big step and you should make an informed decision.

One topic that continually comes up on the labrador retriever chat forums is dog beds. Members are always looking for places to buy a good quality dog bed and at a good price. We all know how rough our dogs can be on things like toys, beds and of course our shoes and slippers. We went out without doing much research and bought a cheap dog bed that just didn’t last too long. I am sure that if we would have searched around we could have done better.

I found a website that sells dogs beds and they have everything laid out for you so that you can find exactly what you are looking for. They have a very wide selection of different dog beds and for all types and sized of dogs. There are many styles and colors to choose from for your large or small dog. You can sort their inventory by price, best selling and by the newest beds that have been added to the inventory. The dog beds are also rated by other dog owners so you can see how they felt about their purchase.

If you are looking for a dog bed then have a look at their dog supply website and I am sure you will be able to find what you are a looking for and at a good price when compared to other dog stores.

The holidays are upon us. The Amercian Thanksgiving and not too far away we will be into Christmas. I imagine that many of us will be traveling and why not there are lots of travel deals to be had this year.

Remember that when you are making your travel plans to keep your furry friend in mind. It's better to plan ahead for your dog or pet than to be caught in a situation where your pet can't come with you. Make sure you call the airline or railway and make all of the proper arrangements for your pet. Double check to see if you need any paperwork or certificates. If you are staying anywhere check to make double sure your pet can come with you.

Not only will you have to pack for yourself but you will have to pack a suitcase for your pet. Toys, treats, leashes and a favourite blanket will be on your list. Medicines or any other kind of medication should be on the list as well.

Have a good holiday and make sure your pets are safe and warm.

Whether your Labrador Retriever is out in the field working or just right beside you enjoying the dog show, chances of contracting parvovirus exist. Parvovirus is a contagious virus affecting dogs, more frequently puppies. Canine Parvovirus or CPV is a highly infectious disease and is spread from dog to dog with physical contact and contact with infected feces. The virus is not capable of reproducing on its own because of the fact that they contain only DNA or RNA. They invade the cell, reproduce inside it and kills the cells causing dogs and puppies not to be able to absorb nutrients or liquids.

CPV has two forms: intestinal and cardiac. The less common is the cardiac form in which the virus attacks the heart muscle and the dog dies suddenly because of heart failure. Some infected dogs will show no symptoms. But some infected dogs show symptoms such as lethargy, vomiting, high fever, diarrhea, depression and lack of appetite. In severe cases, stool can be very watery, foul smelling, yellow in color and usually bloody. Abdominal pain is also present as well as pain when eating. The possibility of dehydration exist because of severe dehydration and vomiting and the fact that he is not able to replace the nutrients and fluids lost.

To diagnose the presence of parvovirus, positive diagnostic test is done. Canine parvovirus disease requires aggressive or intense treatment. There is no specific cure for this disease. Your vet can only treat the symptoms to keep the pet alive. Measures should be taken to prevent diarrhea, loss of proteins and to replace fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea. These measures include giving of fluids, regulating electrolyte levels, controlling body temperature and giving blood transfusions when needed. Antibiotic therapy may be needed to control secondary bacterial infections.

To ensure that you're beloved Labrador Retriever will not suffer this kind of health problem, you should adhere to the required or recommended vaccination. Vaccine against parvovirus is usually administered to puppies six to eight weeks of age and should only be allowed to mingle with other dogs two weeks after their last vaccination. There is no use vaccinating new born puppies since they are still protected by maternal antibodies. However, these antibodies wear off before the puppy's system became mature enough to fight parvovirus.

CPV cannot be treated at home so consult your vet immediately if you see signs of the existence of this disease.

About the Author: Richard Cussons writes information articles on different breed of dog such as Labrador Retriever. For more tips on training Labradors, check out labradorsavvy.com.