How do I fix my dogs allergic reaction?
With mild allergic reactions, you can consult your veterinarian about just treating with Benadryl at home (make sure the Benadryl doesn’t have any added other ingredients). The dose of Benadryl is typically 1 mg per pound of weight of your dog (so a 50 pound dog would get 50 mgs of Benadryl).
What to do if your Labrador Retriever has food allergies?
[wp_ad_camp_2]The easiest way to treat food allergies is to feed your Lab a diet that doesn’t contain the ingredient they’re allergic to. Your vet can perform allergy tests that will determine which allergens your dog reacts to.
Can a Labrador Retriever be considered a hypoallergenic dog?
Factually, No. They are not hypoallergenic. They shed their coats seasonally and almost regularly, hence they cannot be considered hypoallergenic. Hence Labradors come under the category of non-hypoallergenic breeds. Does this mean you cannot have a Lab if you have allergies?
Where does an allergic reaction occur in a Labrador Retriever?
The allergic reaction usually develops on areas of the skin with little or no hair such as the backs of the paws, the muzzle, and the lower abdomen because these areas of the skin are most likely to come into direct contact with the irritant. Does the dog in your life have a cat in theirs?
Is it OK to spay a 1 year old Labrador Retriever?
Not according to this study. Apart from mammary cancer I count far more cons than pros. “if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.”
Is there such a thing as a chocolate Labrador Retriever?
In more recent years, there are breeders who’ve concentrated on producing chocolate labs for field and trials disciplines. They’ve been proven to have the ability to compete with and to shine against labs of other colors. So a chocolate Labrador Retriever can be just as smart and capable as any other lab.
[wp_ad_camp_2]The easiest way to treat food allergies is to feed your Lab a diet that doesn’t contain the ingredient they’re allergic to. Your vet can perform allergy tests that will determine which allergens your dog reacts to.
The allergic reaction usually develops on areas of the skin with little or no hair such as the backs of the paws, the muzzle, and the lower abdomen because these areas of the skin are most likely to come into direct contact with the irritant. Does the dog in your life have a cat in theirs?
Is it possible to get a chocolate lab?
With enough care and attention in selecting a breeder and the correct puppy from the litter, you can easily find a smart and keen chocolate Lab to rival the best of any other color…just don’t ask it to help you complete your expert level Sudoku puzzle! A More Detailed – Positive – Look At The Chocolate Lab