Comments on: Labrador Health

By: kers

kers — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:26:38 +0000

In reply to Carol. my dr prescribed meloxican for my old lab, it worked wonders, she only needed a quarter of a tab daily. So much cheaper than metacam !

By: Simone

Simone — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:35:01 +0000

In reply to Vidula V. My male lab did that too. I was scared he'd get a blockage. Luckily he didn't (yet), and he outgrew swallowing rocks, wood chunks, Legos & small toys. He carries them in his mouth all the time (or chews on them) until I remove the object, but doesn't typically swallow them anymore. Hopefully she outgrows this habit soon. And in the meantime, just keep an eye out for signs of blockage or her not feeling well. Good luck! (To readers that think that puppy proofing is enough, please know that a few puppies out there will eat EVERYTHING and ANYTHING that comes across their paths, no matter how much effort you put in clearing their environment. Pls don't judge and recognize that it's scary for us to see our pup gobble up an object in record time and not be able to stop it in time.)

By: LW Russell

LW Russell — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:21:15 +0000

What is the safest flea and tick medication for a 5 yr old female lab that has had a seizure?
Using NexGard.

By: Shruti

Shruti — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:28:05 +0000

Ma lab puppy is just 3months old since last 12hrs it isn’t eating much n is dull …wat treatment could be given

By: Mrs Shirley Isabella Mcdougall

Mrs Shirley Isabella Mcdougall — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:46:37 +0000

My nearly 6 year old labrador has been diagnosed with elbow dysplasia.Can anyone advise me on the best joint supplement to get and whether it is likely to help? He is very active at the moment and loves a walk and swim and is not limping at all.Thank you

By: Ken Mattos

Ken Mattos — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:19:09 +0000

My 5 year old male is constantly getting ingrown hairs between his toes on his front paws, my vets says this is common on bull dogs.

We are now trying soaking his paws in epsom salt. He another one so back to the vet again tomorrow. Anyone heard of this ? Or had similar problems.

By: Linda Stubbs

Linda Stubbs — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:39:45 +0000

Hi, I have an 11 year old female suffering with a bladder infection, also has a history of seizures. Is the antibiotic Cephacare safe to give to a dog that has seizures? As on your website you state Cephalexin should not be given to epileptic dogs. Earlier in the year she was given Noroclav antibiotic causing her to have 11 seizures in 2 days, prior to this she hadnt had a seizure for 4 months. I am frightened to give her the Cephacare in case she has the same reaction or worse, at her age. Can you please give me some advice.

By: Rachel hazell

Rachel hazell — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:11:53 +0000

I have a 7 year old black lab he has suddenly grown a really thick coat and not casting any fur even in the hot weather ? He also seems to have an increased appetite can you advise is this normal ?

By: Misty

Misty — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:22:46 +0000

My Lab is almost 9 years old. She is a very sweet & sensitive pup. She has Lymphoma Cancer. She was diagnosed w/it almost 2 years ago. We keep a very close eye on her. We plan trips surrounding her. If she can’t go, we don’t go. She is becoming more tired & is sleeping more than she used to. She does eat & drinks when she is thirsty. Her urine is yellow, which concerns me. She loves to play, when she plays. She usually will play hard for about 6 to 10 minutes & the she will sleep in her recliner or bed for 2 days. She prefers & has always preferred to be warm. She likes to be covered up w/her blankets fresh from the dryer. My husband & I want her to live the best life she can within our financial means. We get her blood work done every 6 months. We get her teeth cleaned yearly. We don’t know what to expect w/her Lymphoma Cancer. The Vet said every dog can react differently w/Cancer. We don’t know anyone who has had to deal w/dogs that have had Cancer. Is there anyone who has had a dog w/Cancer & what insight can you give us about what to expect.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:54:41 +0000

In reply to Tina Dahmer. My Labrador had this prob with arthritis there’s a drug called metacam the vet used . Was really good . The human form is meloxicam used for same condition. Also a orthopaedic bed help our boy xx