General Labrador Care: Comb and Brush Regularly, Bathe Occasionally
Labradors
are very good natured pets that are also people-oriented and love being a part
of the family. They are also very good with children and generally, Labrador care
will not be much of a problem. However, there are still certain factors that influence
how to take care of the Labrador and they include realizing that the Labrador
takes until it reaches three years of age before attaining adulthood and will
thus have a prolonged puppyhood. This is in stark contrast to other breeds that
mature earlier at two years of age.
Don’t Let It Become Overweight
An
important consideration in general Labrador care is to keep its weight down and
not let it put on extra pounds which would make it prone to contracting health
problems such as heart trouble as well as arthritis. One should feed it nutritious
food and give it an occasional treat so that it gets variety as well as healthy
food intakes that are essential to having a healthy pet and also gives its coat
sheen, if fed properly.
One needs to also learn the various health problems
associated with the Labrador such as hip and elbow dysplasia and also eye disorders.
Grooming is an essential part of Labrador care that would require regular brushing
and giving it a bath only occasionally and that too, only when it begins to give
off an odor. Use a good dog shampoo that has flea protection properties and remember
that the Labrador does not shed heavily so that brushing it with a slicker brush
every week should suffice to keep it looking clean. Also check its eyes, ears
and paws for signs of trouble or for parasite infestation.
Nail Care
For
good Labrador care, generally it should have its nails trimmed at least once a
month so that it is protected from foot problems and for this you may use a pair
of nail trimmers. As it can often be quite stubborn, treat your Labrador with
firmness as well as be consistent with it, especially when training it and it
should be taught not to bark or chew things for which it has a penchant. You can
keep the Labrador indoors or leave it out in the yard and since it is not a hyper-active
animal will be happy in either surrounding.
Often, one may see some symptoms
in a dog that may arouse suspicions and one would be well advised to act early
if one suspects something amiss with one’s Labrador. You may be surprised to learn
that the best food for your Labrador is real food such as chicken and turkey as
well as beef along with plenty of fresh raw vegetables and fruits and also brown
rice and some oatmeal. And, for good Labrador care, one may also include yogurt,
eggs as well as cottage cheese to its diet and if you find cooking for your Labrador
a chore, at least feed it human-grade commercial food of premium quality.
One
chooses and selects a good vet for the Labrador based on whether one wants to
give one’s pet allopathic or holistic treatment. You may prefer giving your pet
drugs, medications as well as chemicals or opt for finding preventive cures that
would help build the immune system of the pet and generally, in Labrador care;
a holistic vet would promote wellness of the pet from within and address health
concerns facing the Labrador.
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