Labrador Nutrition

We've all seen the commercials or ads of all of the abandoned and abused animals in this world. I would love to be able to live where I could have dozens of rescue dogs. But for me, as well as most people, it is physically and financially not an option. There are other ways to help.

Like humans, dogs also require vitamins to ensure a healthier life. It is also very important to take care of their diet if you...

Many pet owners have witnessed this behavior, and it may seem baffling to us humans. To us, there are few things more unappetizing then watching our dog chew on sticks, grass, leaves, dirt, or other inedible objects. What are the reasons behind this odd behavior? Is it our responsibility as pet owners to discourage our dogs from this behavior?

Many dog owners are familiar with one of the most inconceivable behavioral traits exhibited by canines: eating their (or other animal's) feces. This may seem disgusting, amusing, or purely idiotic to us humans, but in reality, it is an actual diagnosed veterinary condition in dogs. The scientific term for “eating poop” is Coprophagia, which basically defines the deliberate habitual consumption of fecal material. There are many reasons why dogs may eat poop, most of which can be corrected by proper behavioral training.

Owing a Labrador Retriever puppy can be a very rewarding experience, especially because you have the opportunity to see your puppy through each stage of growing up. However, there is a lot of responsibility involved in caring for a Labrador puppy, and this should not be taken lightly. Many pet owners make key mistakes in their puppy's care, which can have negative effects later in their growth stages. One of these mistakes is in the type and amount of food to feed a Labrador puppy. Some pet owners do not research this topic thoroughly, with subsequent negative effects on their puppy's health.