We all know that Retrievers are beautiful, obedient, and make great family pets and hunting dogs. Lab's also make great guide dogs for the blind, narcotic detection dogs, and even tracking dogs for finding missing people. Although there are many other dog breeds out there, Labrador Retrievers remain one of the most versatile and most astonishing breeds that you can get.
Use this wonderful book to keep your new (or old) most trusted friend healthy and safe!
Table of Contents
Understanding ingredients
Labrador Retrievers need different diets at different ages
Vitamin and mineral supplements
Boredom and variety
Cost of feeds
Dry vs. Canned food
Home made diets
Food allergies
How much should I feed my Labrador Retriever?
How often should I feed my Labrador Retriever?
Signs of Ill health
Heart worm, fleas and other parasites
Heart worm prevention
Common questions about heart worm
Fleas and other parasites
Do parasites cause “Scooting”?
Preventing dental disease
Home dental care
Veterinary dental treatments
Finding the right veterinarian for Your Labrador Retrievers
The importance of the physical examination
Why are regular check-ups important?
What happens during an examination?
How often should my pet be examined?
How to administer medicine
Nursing a sick Labrador Retriever
Vaccinations
Common questions about vaccinations
Spaying and neutering
Spaying of the Female Labrador Retriever
Surgical neutering of the male Labrador Retriever
Pet health insurance
Clipping a Labrador Retriever
Trimming Your Labrador Retrievers Nails
First steps in grooming
Bathing a Labrador Retriever