When
considering Labrador care, one has to look at all aspects of its care and also
think about what may have consequences later in their lives as well as the effects
in the short run. Experts are beginning to believe that certain aspects of Labrador
care when they are younger can have adverse effects on your Labrador as he ages;
feeding habits being near the top of the list.
Feeding Your Labrador
Bearing
in mind that it takes the Labrador three years to fully mature instead of the
average two of other dogs, vets are recommending that you feed your Labrador,
puppy food for the first three years of their lives as part of the right diet
for him. This additional nutrition will assist bone development as your Labrador
continues to grow and may reduce risk for certain bone and joint problems later
on in life. Consider a lifetime in Labrador care when you are feeding your Labrador
pup.
While as human beings we like change in our diet this is not a good
idea for your Labrador. Changing their diet can lead to a picky eater and will
have you trying to figure out from one week to the next what you Labrador will
eat this week. Choose a food that has all the basic nutrients and any additional
that you need for your specific Labrador care and stick to it. While there is
nothing wrong with the occasional treat, keep them to a minimum as your Labrador
does not need the extra calories and if he becomes too used to treats, you will
find that he is not eating enough of the right diet that his body needs to grow
and maintain good health properly.
Table scraps, while tempting to give
to your pet is not recommended when considering Labrador care. Human food is designed
for humans, just as you would not eat your Labradors food; resist the temptation
to feed him yours. Labradors are voracious eaters and are known to take most anything
and swallow it without much chewing. Human food is designed to usually be chewed
before swallowing. Your Labrador is likely to get small bones caught in his throat
or he may swallow them which can cause many serious health issues. Much of our
diet such as cow’s milk is not good for any dog and some foods such as chocolate
can be highly toxic to any dog.
Loving and providing good Labrador care
can sometime mean saying no. Follow your vets recommendation for the right diet
to feed your Labrador and make sure he gets the proper amount of exercise for
his size, weight and calorie intake. Never overfeed your Labrador but always make
sure they have enough food to maintain both a healthy weight and healthy body.
The recommendations vary by age but in general a Labrador should be fed three
to four times a day and even a full grown Labrador should never have more than
one and a half cups per feeding. If your Labrador is overweight, he still needs
to eat throughout the day but you may want to consider going with a low calorie
food as part of choosing the right diet for your Labrador. If they are at an optimum
weight then stick to your usual brand of dog food. The most important thing you
can do in your Labradors care is to feed him the proper amount of food and treat
him with some
delicacies you can cook for your Labrador.
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