Lab lady

I agree with Puggy, KC with a secondary infection.

at 10 months i wouldn't be taking her out jogging but walks are fine. I always try and walk mine on soft surfaces as much as possible.

I use wagner msm joint formula, i get it from the chemist and it's around $50 for 1.2kg, All my labs go on it from pups. Same ingredients as joint guard but a lot cheaper

I had a girl on it for 5 years, she had 6-monthly blood test and it never compromised her kidneys or liver. The benefits far outweighed any risk of side affects but yes it was expensive.

I'm am so sorry for your loss Run free little girl

I start mine off at 2 1/2 - 3 weeks old and the first meal is lean mince mixed with a little bit of divetelact off my hand, it doesn't take long for Lab pups to catch on and the 2nd or 3rd feed is usually straight from a bowl. After a few days of this i then start adding other things like soaked dry food and puree veggies.

wow, i wasn't aware of this. I've never really been into the chocolates. Was it in the UK? Thanks MissMonaro.

I personally would say there is no difference.

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) Breeder, ex exhibitor 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? The Labrador’s origin dates back to the late 1700’s, from the St John’s area of Newfoundland. There were two types of dogs being used extensively by the local fisherman. The larger of the two was a large long thick-coated dog known as the greater Newfoundland or greater St John’s dog and most likely to be today’s Newfoundland. This dog was used for its strength pulling cartloads of fish. The smaller was a short dense coated black dog known as the lesser Newfoundland or the St John’s water dog. This dog was the constant companion of the fisherman of the Labrador Sea. These dogs bear a strong resemblance to today’s Labradors. They were unrivalled for hardiness and stamina and after a hard days work could be seen playing with the children of the fisherman. Their keen love of water made them ideal for grabbing the floating corks on the edge of the nets and dragging them to shore, their keen retrieving instincts combined with their gentle mouth made them useful the fetch fish, which strayed from the nets. These dogs had such a reputation for it’s loving devotion, loyalty, hunting and retrieving abilities they were imported to Great Britain in the early 1800’s. The second Earl of Malmesbury was instrumental in the development of the breed, in a letter he wrote in about 1887 he noted, “we always called mine Labrador dogs and I have kept the breed as pure as I could from the first I had at Poole. The real breed may be known by its close coat which turns off water like oil and above all a tail like an otter”. These Labradors where black with the first yellow on record “Ben of Hyde” born in 1899 in a litter of black from black parents. Occasionally yellows were born among predominately black litters with many being destroyed until their value was established. Today the number of yellows registered each year out number the blacks. Chocolate also appeared in the early 1900’s but even today their numbers are not as high as the yellows and blacks. The first Labradors arrived in Australia in 1929, they where imported by the Liddy kennels in the UK and included a black dog and 2 black bitches. From these 3 dogs a serious breeding program began and the ever rising popularity of the Labrador in Australia. 3. How common is it in Australia? Very, The Labrador has the highest registration of puppies (ANKC stats) of the gundog group 4. What is the average lifespan? 13 - 16 years ....more to come

that's exactly what i meant Rubystar. Labs are so easy to maintain i don't understand why they would be taken to a groomer. Lazy owners i guess. Clyde i know you do a lot more than a bath and a towel down.

reverse sneezing was my first thought too

Kavik i understand what you are saying and many of the things you have said are true for some and dare i say a lot of Labs, they are a big dog with a huge love of life and this can be off putting for a lot of people. I really don't mind that some people don't consider them to be a breed they would own, i would never consider owning a small breed, there just not for me. I worked in Veterinary hospitals for many years and under those conditions have had very few positive experiences with many of the small breeds of dogs yet had i had exposure to them under different conditions my opinion of them may be quite different. The same could be said for many of the kennel and daycare workers out there, if they were to experience Labs in training for the blind, custom and police work or there home environment their opinion of them may be quite different as well. Each to their own, whether you love em or hate em makes no difference to me, They are etched deeply in my heart and i will love them until i leave this earth, and no matter what other people think or say, no matter how many shoes get eaten, how much hair i have to sweep up, how many plants i have to replace or how many holes i have to fill in......... nothing will break my love of the Labrador.

Yep, I find that with grooming. Too much for me and unless I've had a quiet work week, I usually refer Labs elsewhere. grooming Labs are the easiest, bath, quick towel down and off you go, and they only need to be done a couple of times a year. Labs aren't for everyone but they are my pick of the breeds and yes i agree there are a lot of badly behaved ones out there. They can view everything in life full on but give me that any day over a snappy unpredictable small dog. Each to there own, if we all liked the same thing life would be boring.

I have become a little confused about this tread I don't seem to understand what you mean by hidden charges. Whenever i have received medication from the vet it is listed as a price and that's it, nothing seems to be hidden. Everything you buy has a price which will include a markup, whether it be services from a tradesman or a pair of shoes, i don't see drugs from a vet or a pharmacy any different.

if the vet only add 10% they would in fact make nothing once they paid the GST. In an ideal world 10% would be great but it's not very realistic. Have you required the services of a plumber or electrician lately.....they make vets look cheap.

two lots of 35min walks seems a bit too much for a puppy with ocd, rest will do wonders.

i agree with rubystar, Labs are often given a bad name because they are owned by the wrong people. They need to be taught right from wrong at a early age. They are the biggest couch potatoes and will do anything to please you. I've owned thembeen owned by them for 32 years and will always have them in my life.

green tree frogs are not poisonous

today is the 4th anniversary of the passing of my special girl Australian Champion Camberwarra Skysong "Hayley" 7.9.1989 - 29.4.2005 She was a special girl who has left big shoes to fill, a perfect show dog, she owned the ring when she entered it and loved every minute. I miss you everyday sweet girl and you will never leave my heart.

That is so so sad I am so sorry for you all

check there is nothing stuck around a tooth

Fyscha there is a DOLer by the name of Charles Kuntz, he is a vet and if my memory is correct he is an orthopaedic surgeon. I am sure he would be happy to offer some advise. PM him.

I was going to say pretty much what coll has said, puppies sleep when they are tired not by the time on the clock, it's about training now.

I have just recently had a litter and the pups favourite toys where empty drink bottles and a large cardboard box. The box was great because they like to hide in it but can also sink their teeth into it, also very cheap to replace.

Yes it is when you know how but from reading the op posts he/she is pretty raw so it would be easier to start as you intend to finish so to speak.