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Taking Care Of Your Labradors Feet and Paws
from:A Labrador retriever's feet are susceptible to various injuries if it spends much time outdoors. The pads of the feet should be inspected after every vigorous run in thick brush for cuts, splinters, burrs, or embedded stones. For minor problems, a cleaning, using sterilized tweezers to remove any objects, and a mild antiseptic should be all that is needed. The dog should not be permitted any hard running until the cut is healed. Undiscovered minor irritations can quickly become infected and painful, causing the dog to favor the leg and limp. A dog that develops a sudden limp may have been stung by an insect. In such a case, an ice compress will usually reduce or prevent swelling and the pain should quickly pass. (Be alert to any difficulty in breathing, as an allergic reaction to stings may also produce dangerous side effects.) If there is no evidence of a cut and the dog continues to favor the leg, consult a veterinarian as there may be an injury to the bones or muscles of the foot, or something may be embedded within the footpad that will need an experienced hand to remove.
Because many adult dogs dislike having their feet touched or inspected, begin this as a daily routine while the dog is young. Dogs that receive ample exercise outside the house will seldom need to have their nails trimmed, as moving about on rough surfaces should be enough to keep the nails quite short. Dogs that are more sedentary will need their nails attended to. If allowed to continue growing, the nails will impede the normal placement of the foot and affect the dog's gait.
Specially designed nail clippers for medium sized dogs such as Labrador retrievers can be purchased at most pet shops or grooming parlors. The process is quick and painless, if done properly. If you are inexperienced with this, have your veterinarian show you this simple procedure at the dog's regular checkup. From then on this can be performed at home. Be sure to cut only the outer shell of the nail, as cutting too close to the quick will cause bleeding. Once the nail is the proper length, smooth the surface with a few touches of an emery board. Should bleeding occur from the cutting, apply pressure to the area by holding a cotton swab over the nail. Once the bleeding stops, dab the nail with a mild antiseptic.
In the wintertime, if you live in the colder areas, check your dog's feet after it walks on snow covered or shoveled sidewalks. The chemicals that are commonly applied to melt snow on walkways and roads can be caustic to your dog's skin and feet and must be removed quickly by a thorough washing with warm, soapy water.
Follow this by applying a generous amount of petroleum jelly to the footpads to soothe any discomfort. If the use of such snow melting chemicals is common in your area, ask your veterinarian to recommend a cream that you can apply to protect the footpads before damage occurs. If this salt is allowed to remain, the pads can be chemically burned. In response to the pain the dog may try to wash the chemicals off by licking, which complicates the problem further. If ingested in large enough doses, such materials can injure the digestive tract and other organs. The same applies to any antifreeze that may leak onto the streets. Not only is this liquid deadly, but it also actually attracts dogs by its pleasant smell and taste. Beware of letting your dog walk on or lick any liquids in the streets.
Caring For Your Labradors Coat
Caring for the coat of a Labrador retriever is not much of a problem The short, dense hair is easily groomed with a daily application of a hound glove or bristle brush The coat is basically dirt and water repellent, and seldom becomes offensive There is little shedding, even though the Labrador loses its undercoat once or twice yearly Coat trimming is unnecessary (although sometimes resorted t.....More on Labrador Retriever Drawings
Description Of A Labrador Retriever Part 1
The Labrador Retriever standard was changed recently The new standard describes the Labrador as a medium sized dog, giving the appearance of a dog that is strong, muscular and active The head, which includes a very specific kind and friendly expression, the coat and the tail are the breedand#39;s three outstanding characteristics However, the head, coat, tail and temperament, all worn on the correct .....More on Labrador Retriever Drawings
Description Of A Labrador Retriever Part 3
All Labrador Retrievers are either a solid black, a solid yellow, or a solid chocolate A white spot on the chest is permissible All the colors should have the correct double coat The thick undercoat lies under the topcoat The topcoat should be a bit rough to the touch and does not have to lie flat In fact, if the coat is too slick, the dog probably does not have a good undercoat and would no.....More on Labrador Retriever Drawings
Understanding Labrador Retrievers: 3 Things You Can Always Count On When Raising A Labrador Retriever
To completely understand the true nature of the Labrador Retriever, dog owners must have a firm grasp on the 3 most important aspects that make up this animaland#39;s temperament and personality 1 Labs Are Natural Born Hunters: Unlike most other hunting dog breeds, Labs do not just wait for its human hunting companion to command them to retrieve fallen birds These dogs have to be so attentive that.....More on Labrador Retriever Drawings
Understanding Labrador Retrievers: Why A Lab May Not Be The Right Dog For You
Labrador Retrievers are extraordinarily people-oriented This means that they have to be in tune with their owners in order to follow specific instructions The key to understanding this is to look deeper at what Labs were bred to do, and that is to hunt and retrieve Look at it this way, these dogs must be in perfect harmony with their hunter/owner in order to follow specific directions to tra.....More on Labrador Retriever Drawings
Feeding Your Labrador Retriever
While deciding what to feed your Labrador retriever certainly is the top priority, how, when, and where are also vital aspects Once you resolve all these issues, you should set the pattern for a healthful lifestyle for your dog It is important to set a specific location for feeding your Lab In many households you will find him being fed right in the middle of the kitchen floor, probably a.....More on Labrador Retriever Drawings
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