vc_rowvc_columnvc_column_text Folks who have had babies in their homes know about making the home safe for children. For those who have had no children, just get down at a puppy’s level and remove or safeguard everything they can possibly see and everything for about 5 feet up, anything near chairs, tables, sofas, etc. Prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are some things you can do to make sure your home is safe for your new puppy. Secure electrical outlets and cords. Everything goes in puppy’s mouth…..that’s how they learn about the world. Make sure electrical cords are …
Can dogs eat pork safely, as a treat or part of their regular diet? Dogs are carnivores, but that doesn’t mean they can digest, eat or enjoy every kind of meat. Essential protein and fat can come from all sorts of animals or pre prepared doggy dinners. Your dog can eat pork, but the benefits …
Apoquel for dogs is a brand name that the drug Oclacitinib Maleate is sold under. It is prescribed by veterinarians to stop the itching sensation caused by dermatitis. Apoquel stops your dog scratching by changing how the immune system acts. When Apoquel enters the bloodstream it blocks particular enzymes, called Janus kinases. They’re the real …
Puppies can leave their mother when they are fully weaned, but you should wait until they are psychologically and physically ready before making this separation. Your puppy should not leave their mother before 8 weeks of age. Each week before this point that they spend with the mother and littermates will help to teach them …
Temaril P for dogs is a combination steroid and antihistamine. Temaril refers to Trimeprazine and the P stands for Prednisolone. The drugs in Temaril P compliment each other. The Trimeprazine works as an antipruritic and an antitussive. It helps relieve symptomatic itching and coughing. The Prednisolone is an anti-inflammatory, part of the corticosteroid family. It …
The Labrador characteristics can be divided into two distinct categories. Physical characteristics and behavioral characteristics. These can both differ between the show bred English and working bred American types, but there are plenty of common Labrador traits that both varieties share. Your Labrador will be friendly, sociable and often exuberant in personality. The Lab loves …
Dogs eat dirt for a variety of delightful reasons. Dirt eating in dogs is usually because something tasty has been spilled, deposited or grown in that area of the soil. Your dog might however have a mineral deficiency that needs veterinary intervention, or have learned that you give them a lot of attention, negative or …
Puppy training stages are a way of breaking down your puppy’s learning and obedience development into helpful steps. Today I’ll share your week by week schedule of what to teach your puppy. The puppy training schedules are aimed at different ages and stages of training, and to help you achieve your puppy training goals. However, …
Your 8 week old puppy has just left their old home behind and arrived to join the family. It is an emotional time for the puppy, who has suddenly lost their mother, littermates and everything they have ever known. Your 8 week old puppy is nervous, but they will soon settle in, form bonds with …
Lab nails grow slowly and steadily throughout their lives. Some Lab nails grow faster than others, and some dogs live their entire lives not ever needing their claws cutting. Your Lab’s nails however are not so lucky. Fortunately there are ways to trim Lab nails without any fuss, risk of lengthwise nail splits or cutting …
Limber tail syndrome goes by several rather descriptive names. Cold water tail, swimmers tail, broken wag and even dead tail, these names all give a nod to the sad state of your dog’s previously waggy appendage. Limber tail syndrome is characterized by a loss of movement of the tail, accompanied by pain. Limber tail is …
Your female dog will be in heat for about three to four weeks, once or twice a year. The dog heat cycle begins when your pup starts releasing the hormones that enable her to become ready for mating. Mating hormones will make your female dog more appealing to any local fertile male dogs, but you …
Your purebred dog comes from parents that are both registered members of the same breed. Purebred dog breeds have a lineage that has been selected for generations to have certain personality and physical characteristics. Yet you cannot tell if you have a purebred dog by looking. Purebred dog characteristics will match well with the breed …
Working out how to correct your dog when he ignores the recall is tricky. After all, you can’t punish your dog according to traditional training methods if you can’t get near them. Dog correction devices like shock collars or spray collars that work remotely are also now well understood to be unkind, confusing to the …
Small dog breeds vary widely in temperament and behavior. Your dog is considered a member of a small breed if they weigh under 30 lbs in adulthood. Small breed newborn puppies can be as little as 10 ounces, but they will quickly develop over the first few weeks. When you bring home your small breed …
Your Rottweiler Lab mix will have a large size, sturdy shape and confident personality. The Rottweiler Lab is a hybrid designer dog, whose parent breeds are the purebred Labrador Retriever and pedigree Rottweiler dog. These two popular breeds have very different characters. Rottador or Labrottie by name, your Rottweiler Lab will have a short coat …
Your dog just ate a sock, didn’t they? You are very much not alone. The dog sock eating phenomenon is one that has puppy parents around the world with their heads in their hands. Dog sock consumption risks choking, impaction and blockages in the intestines. Foreign body ingestion can be resolved by your veterinarian if …
A German Shepherd Lab mix, or Sheprador, is a designer hybrid dog. They are a cross between a purebred German Shepherd and a pedigree Labrador Retriever. The Sheprador stands at an average of 24 inches tall and can weigh up to 80 pounds when fully grown. While the German Shepherd dog is prone to some …
Dog zoomies are periods of frantic activity in which a dog runs around in circles, and seems to be unaware of their surrounds. In canine psychology circles we call it a frenetic random activity period, or frap for short. Zoomies are more common in puppies, but can happen in dogs of any age. They do …
It’s a commonly held belief that dogs do better in pairs. No sooner have you brought your dog home, someone is asking when you are going to get a second. But not all dogs need friends, even though they might seem to want them. If you get two puppies together they can bond with each …
Are Milk Bones bad for dogs, or is the media hype around these controversial treats all just dust on the wind? Healthy doggy diets are mostly made up of proteins and fast, with minimal carb laden fillers. Milk bones contain beef fat, wheat flour and milk. These nutrients are all fine as an occasional treat, …
Gabapentin for dogs is a prescribed drug that acts as an anticonvulsant and analgesic. Fascinatingly, the way that this popular seizure reducing and pain relieving drug works is not totally understood. But what we do know if that when orally administered it binds to calcium channels in the central nervous system, decreasing the release of …
The Australian Shepherd Lab mix, or Aussiedor, is a cross between a purebred Labrador Retriever and a pedigree Australian Shepherd. They are a medium to large sized dog with a fairly short coat that sheds seasonally and needs regular brushing. With a working background on both sides, this active mix tends to be intelligent and …
Cute puppy names are best when they are as short as they are sweet. Your adorable new dog’s name should be inspired by cute themes like tasty treats, fun foods, fluffy plushies or beautiful places. And our cute dog names lists below include all the very best adorable ideas. The best cute puppy names are …
How much does a Labrador cost to buy as a puppy, raise up and care for during their lifetime? The average Labrador Retriever puppy price is usually around $1200. But, ongoing costs can bring the total price much higher! Regular costs will include food, shampoo, toys, poop bags, chews and treats. One off costs like …
Dog hiccups seem just like human hiccups, with a cute little ‘hic’ sound and a small jerking movement. Our dog’s hiccups are caused by an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, and accompanying closure of the glottis, an area beside their vocal chords. They are very common and nothing to worry about if they stop after …
When do Labradors mature? Most Labrador Retrievers are considered fully grown somewhere from 11 to 18 months. There is quite a lot of room for variation in this timeframe, so don’t expect all Labs to mature at the same time. Labs reach sexual maturity somewhere between 6 and 9 months old. But mental maturity can …
The Lab Pointer mix is a hybrid designer dog combining the Labrador Retriever and Pointer breeds. Your Lab Pointer mix puppy can have an English Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Wirehaired pointer parent. They are a great pet dog, if matched with the right home. This active mix enjoys being part of a family …
The Greyhound Lab mix, or Greyador, is a designer hybrid breed, perfect for admirers of the Lab’s good-natured personality and the Greyhound’s elegant looks. It’s important to remember that, like all mixed breed dogs, the Greyador can have any aspect of either parent breed. Lab and Greyhound traits can combine in virtually any mix in …
Catahoula Lab mix dogs are a cross between the Catahoula Leopard Dog and the Labrador Retriever. Also known as the Labahoula, the Catahoula Lab is an intelligent, lively, medium sized companion dog. They are bred for retrieving, hunting and companionship. Catahoula mix dogs usually have a short coat that may have spotted markings like their …
