Keeping Your Labrador Retriever Healthy
It is easy to spoil your dog with lots of tasty treats on a daily basis. But what do you do when this sweet gesture begins to become a health issue? Many dog owners fall into this trap and think if...
View ArticleHeroic Dog Dies After Saving 7 People in Ecuador Earthquake Aftermath
After days of digging for survivors in the aftermath of Ecuador’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake, search and rescue dog Dayko died of exhaustion. The Ibarra Fire Department recently lost their search and...
View ArticleResearchers Working On Pill That Slows Aging in Dogs
According to doctors researching the effects of rapamycin, this drug could be the key to increasing a dog’s life span by 2 to 5 years. Every pet parent feels a tinge of grief at the mere mention of...
View ArticlePetSafe’s 2016 Bark for Your Park is Back, $250,000 Up for Grabs
If you’ve always wanted to have an off-leash dog park for your furry babies or if your existing doggy park is in shambles, here’s your chance to make all your wishes come true. Dog parks have...
View ArticleTop 10 Dog-Friendly Road Trip Necessities
Sunny weather means it’s time to pack up the car, grab your best friend and hit the road. By best friend, we mean your dog (of course!), and to make their ride just as fun, here’s a roundup of what...
View ArticleStudy: Hugging Your Dog Stresses Him Out
According to this data, giving your dog a big ol’ hug may be doing more harm than good. Here are some of the warning signs you need to watch out for. I’ll be the first to admit that I hug my dog – not...
View ArticleStudy: Labradors Gain Weight Due To Gene Deletion
Almost 60 percent of Labradors in the US are overweight. And a scientific discovery says that it may be linked to a breed-specific gene mutation. Some dogs have a tendency to become overweight,...
View ArticleTop 8 Dog Safety Apps for Smart Pet Parents
Mobile phones are for much more than making calls. Keep an eye on your pet’s health with our top eight picks for dog safety apps. This modern day and age, new technological advances are being made...
View ArticleTop Six Celebrities Who Own A Labrador Retriever
Each and every year the Labrador Retriever is ranked the most popular dog breed in the U.S. according to American Kennel Club (AKC) registration statistics. There are many things to love about this...
View ArticleTop 10 Best Names for Female Labrador Retrievers
The Labrador Retriever is one of the top breeds in the country, and for good reason! These dogs are friendly, loyal, and always ready to play. If you are bringing home a new Labrador Retriever puppy,...
View ArticleVeteran and Service Dog Couldn’t Find Work… Until Lowes Hired Them On!
An Instagram pic from Abilene, Texas home improvement store Lowes has gone viral, and it has everything to do with a new, furry, four-legged employee! Military Veterans often struggle at home because...
View ArticleSenior Pooch Gets Ramped Up Thanks to Special Delivery From Mailman
Dogs and Mail Carriers have historically had a complicated relationship… but one Colorado mailman surprised an elderly Lab on his route with a special gift that gave him a leg up! When Colorado mail...
View ArticleWhat to Do if Your Labrador Retriever is Diagnosed with Diabetes
Health and Nutrition Diabetes is a huge problem in the United States but it affects more than just humans – it is also becoming an increasingly common issue among dogs like the Labrador Retriever....
View ArticleBest Labrador Retriever at the 2017 Westminster Dog Show
A perennial favorite at the show, we’re surprised that a Labrador Retriever has never won the Best in Show at Westminster. But maybe 2017 will be this breed’s year! I’ve got my fingers crossed! There...
View ArticleUSDA Moves Animal Welfare Records; Sparks Concern About Secretary Nominee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture unexpectedly removed inspection reports and other information that had previously been available to the general public, sparking conversation that President Trump’s...
View ArticleInteresting Facts About the Labrador Retriever Breed
g The Labrador Retriever is a lively and fun-loving breed that makes a wonderful family pet. But there is so much more to know about this breed aside from its friendly personality. Below you will find...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Labs and ACL Injuries
The Labrador Retriever is generally a healthy and hardy breed but they are prone to certain illnesses and injuries. One of the most common orthopedic problems seen in this breed is ACL injuries. Keep...
View ArticleTop 10 Best Indoor Dogs
We put together our Top 10 list of Best Indoor Dogs – ideal for people who don’t like to adventure outside that much or who don’t want to keep going up and down 20 flights of stairs!...
View ArticleWhy is the Lab Consistently Voted the Most Popular Breed in the U.S.?
Each year the American Kennel Club (AKC) releases registration statistics for all of its accepted dog breeds. For many years running, the Labrador Retriever has appeared at the top of this list,...
View ArticleMore States Mandating Animal Abusers to Register as Offenders
It’s about time! More states are requiring animal abusers to register as animal offenders, and we couldn’t be more pleased.</h2> Tennessee has an animal offenders registry that requires... More...
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