How is my 1 year old lab doing?

Hi Dr. i have a 1 year old lab. She has been doing perfectly alright. Since 2-3 days she was a bit low. we got her checked. and found out her platelet count was 170. She has been eating properly, only thing is she is passing urine more often now and its bright yellow, even though she is drinking water.

Is it OK to rescue an older lab?

Rescuing an older Lab is a great way to bring a new dog into your home for some families. You will be able to meet your adult dog and get to know their personality and make sure that it matches with the environment you would be able to provide.

Why is my 6 year old lab lethargic?

My 6 year old lab has become lethargic don’t eat throws up the little bit that he does eat wants to just sleep, we have him at the hospital they have ran all kinds of blood work and. Exrays. they find nothing, he usually is very active. What would cause dog pre-seizures only?

How long can a Labrador Retriever last at night?

He eats hungrily, and may have several bowel movements between waking up and bedtime. Many Labrador puppies cannot last more than four or five hours at night without a wee or a poo. Upset tummies are common in new puppies after rehoming, but need to be taken seriously as small puppies can get dehydrated very quickly.

How old was the oldest lab in the world?

A neutered male is also less likely to wander away from home in search of a mate, so risks of injuries from traffic accidents or fights with other dogs are greatly reduced. Who is the Oldest Known Lab? The oldest known Labrador was Adjutant, who was born in August 1936 and died in November 1963 aged 27 years and three months.

How old should a 15 year old Labrador Retriever be?

A 15-year-old Labrador is a rare sight. But there are a few reports of Labs living to this age. By this point, a Labrador will likely be experiencing at least one significant medical condition. Much of their care will revolve around keeping their last days comfortable. You should carefully follow any instructions your vet gives you.

What’s the average age for a lab to die?

10 to 14 years old may not sound particularly old, especially for a fit and healthy dog, but there are a couple of factors that will automatically limit a Lab’s lifespan to some extent. The general rule of thumb is that smaller dogs live longer than their larger counterparts.

What should you know about an aging Labrador Retriever?

The weight of an aging Labrador is the most critical health issue to consider. As your Labrador ages he will continue to slow down, require less and less exercise, and at the same time sleep more. A weight problem will easily occur if you don’t continually monitor their food intake and weight.

What happens to a Labrador Retriever as they age?

Whenever your dog reaches their elder years, you will notice that they will begin moving slower. It will be harder for them to get up after napping, and they will often start sleeping more throughout the day. Your dog might be unable to go on the long walks they once did.

Why is my 11 year old Sheltand Sheepdog dribbling?

Our 11 year old female Sheltand Sheepdog recently started dribbling in the house, especially at night. I also noticed that she is always begging for food. Recent labs: Alt 140, AlkPhos 451, urine sp grav 1.020, protein 2+. Our vet suggests DES for urinary problem and an Ultrasound to check her gall bladder.

Why does my dog moan when she is lying down?

About two months ago she started moaning a lot while she was just lying down. Sometimes it is loud enough to wake us up at night. It really does sound like she is in pain, and she is not the type of dog to ever whine or cry, she is very tough.

How does olabs simulate a real lab environment?

Simulations are made interactive using various authoring tools, thus recreating and simulating a real lab environment. The OLabs are hosted at www.olabs.edu.in. Access to OLabs is free for Schools upon registration.

How did the idea of olabs come about?

The OLabs is based on the idea that lab experiments can be taught using the Internet, more efficiently and less expensively. The labs can also be made available to students with no access to physical labs or where equipment is not available owing to being scarce or costly.

How does the lab work in real life?

The labs make use of cutting edge simulation technology to create real world lab environments. Thorough study and research is done by research personnel for better understanding of the experimental procedures.

What’s the average pregnancy length of a Labrador Retriever?

In 2001 a team at Utrecht University in the Netherlands included 31 Labrador retrievers in a study of how breed and litter size affects dog pregnancy length. They found that because Labradors tend to carry large litters they also have slightly shorter pregnancies – 61.5 days on average.

What to expect at 4 months of age?

At four months old, pups are in full teething mode and chewing becomes an issue. Also, at this stage of development, puppies often exhibit fits of “the maddies” and periodically tear around the house, running across the furniture, practically bouncing off the walls. This is a release of their natural exuberance and is to be expected.

How old should a 14 week old lab be?

For what it’s worth, my 14 week old is jumping up a bit, she has just learned she can. Each time she does, I step away and she is learning when it’s appropriate and when it’s not. A well trained 20 week old lab should be pretty good really. How have you got them to never nip?

What to expect from 6 month old black lab?

I have a 6 month old black lab bitch. She still nips but not too hard. She is extremely hard work. She cannot be left to her own devices in the house as she’d destroy everything she can get her teeth into. She’s very intelligent and needs training for her mind as well as excercise. Depends absolutely on the training until now.

Can a 5 month old lab do spicypear?

Yep, will do SpicyPear. My nan got theirs at 6 weeks (many years ago) and he chewed everything!. He was the best dog ever though. Labs are brilliant dogs. we got our small working black lab pup at 12 weeks and he nipped then, but by 5 months it had stopped and he mouthed quite gently when playing.

What are the signs of old age in Labrador Retrievers?

Probably the first sign of old age in Labradors is an overall slowing down. As your dog ages, they will find it harder to get up after napping, will walk slower, and take longer to climb the stairs. And they will spend lots of time sleeping, often between 12 and 18 hours each day.

How much time does a Labrador Retriever spend sleeping?

And they will spend lots of time sleeping, often between 12 and 18 hours each day. While exercise is still important for aging Labradors, you may find that your dog just can’t manage those long jogs, walks, or runs.

What happens to Labrador Retrievers feet as they age?

Also as age increases your dog will begin to gray on the feet especially in the long hair between the toes and around the pads. The leather pads which have developed at the elbow joints will continue to get larger and harder as the Labrador ages. Many times as the dog gets older there will be wart like growths on the top of the pads.

How old is Lucille my labrador retriever dog?

My youngest Labrador, Lucille, who is now nine years old has always tended to be on the heavy side. She’s been on a constant weight control program since she was three years old. She now only gets three cups of weight control food daily.

How old is my Black Lab dog Bullet?

My dog Bullet is a 13-year-old black lab male. This morning he got up and went outside to potty, and I went back to bed. Later when I got up to let him in he was laying in the yard where he normally lays, but he couldn’t get up.

How old is my 14 year old Labrador Retriever?

My fourteen year old Labrador now is almost blind and deaf, has hypertension, early signs of congestive heart failure, and chronic stomach problems. Even with all these problems, I still see glimpses of the puppy I choose fourteen years ago.

How to take care of an aging Labrador Retriever?

As your dog ages, they will find it harder to get up after napping, will walk slower, and take longer to climb the stairs. And they will spend lots of time sleeping, often between 12 and 18 hours each day. While exercise is still important for aging Labradors, you may find that your dog just can’t manage those long jogs, walks, or runs.

Can a 14 year old Labrador Retriever still live?

14-Year-Old Labrador It is highly unlikely for a Labrador to live until this age. However, it is not impossible A 14-year-old Lab will likely experience significant symptoms of aging.

How many Labrador Retriever mixes are there in the world?

Labrador Retriever Mixes: 35 Different Lab Crossbreeds 1 Goldador. 2 Doberdor. 3 German Sheprador. 4 Labradoodle. 5 Pitador. 6 Rottador. 7 Chabrador. 8 Corgidor. 9 Huskador. 10 Springador.

When to recheck your dog for TTA repair?

TTA Repair Postop Recovery. They should be putting weight on the leg by this point, and at the very least, exhibiting toe-touching behavior. Your dog will also have rechecks at 4 and 8 weeks, and at 8 weeks postop your vet will take radiographs (x-rays) of the stifle to make sure the bones of the knee are healed.

When do Labrador Retriever mixes need to be groomed?

The Goldador typically has the thick, double-coat of both parent dogs and is a very popular Golden mix. Goldadors shed all year round, having two heavy shedding periods during the spring and fall. Ordinarily, you’ll need to groom your Goldador every other day and daily during heavy shedding times.

How old does a Labrador Retriever have to be to get cataracts?

Cataracts generally start to appear in dogs who are 6 to 8 years old, damaging their vision and eventually causing total blindness. Luckily, most cataracts can be removed with surgery.

How old do you have to be to feed a Labrador Retriever?

I’m going to help you choose the right diet for your dog and answer your feeding questions and concerns about how to feed a Labrador. If your Lab is under six months old, you’ll probably want to visit our puppy feeding page for detailed information on feeding your Labrador puppy. This includes how much to feed a Lab puppy.

How old should a 13 year old Labrador Retriever be?

13-Year-Old Labrador Unfortunately, percentages of Labs living past 12 begin to decline sharply. Hitting the 13-year mark is an accomplishment for a Labrador. As your dog’s age begins to extend beyond their breed’s life expectancy, more rapid declines in health may be observed, and more extreme cases of illness are possible.

Why does my labrador retriever not want to play fetch?

Although Labradors are born retrievers, not all of them are always keen to do so. In this article we are going to look at why your Labrador doesn’t want to play fetch, and how you can train a dog, or puppy, to want to retrieve. Dogs just love to chase things. And everyone knows that Labradors are retrievers, born and bred.

How do I teach my labrador retriever to release the ball?

With older dogs that hang onto the ball very tightly and have no intention of letting go, you need to teach your dog to release the ball on command, in a structured way, using food. We’ll look at that in the Trained Retrieve below.

Why are 96, 000, 000 black balls on this reservoir?

I took a boat through 96 million black plastic balls on the Los Angeles reservoir to find out why they’re there. The first time I heard about shade balls the claim was they reduce evaporation. But it turns out this isn’t the reason they were introduced. Huge thanks to LADWP for arranging this special tour for me.

Can a Labrador Retriever give the ball back?

The Labrador part might be right, but forget the retriever! If your dog has as much enthusiasm for giving his ball back as you do for paying a parking fine, then you are in good company. Dog trainers refer to this a ‘playing keep away’.

Can a Labrador Retriever Chase a stick and ball?

Most Labradors are only too happy to chase a stick or a ball for a few minutes. Some will do it all day long. Some will give you a withering look which clearly indicates you can fetch the thing yourself.

How old is Jake the yellow labrador retriever?

Jake the 20-month-old yellow Lab, Hamlet the 17-month-old chocolate Lab and Othello the 19-month-old black Lab Henry the yellow English Labrador Retriever at 1 year and 9 months, bred by Wintergate Labradors ( See more of Henry) Bernie the chocolate Labrador Retriever at 6 years old— “Bernie still believes in his heart that he is a lap dog.”

Is there a problem with my labrador retriever?

But the real problem is that owners just don’t know or fail to remember what it actually means to be a dog and what the natural instincts, drives and behaviors are for a Labrador, the breed of dog they’ve chosen.

How old is a 1 year old Labrador Retriever?

At one year old, she is still a puppy / adolescent. And there’s often a little wild stage to get through for a while here. With time, as long as you exercise her well, dedicate yourself to training her well and often, many times per week, she will come out the other side calmer and better behaved.

How old do labs have to be before they calm down?

Smaller breeds often mature more quickly and may be pretty sensible by the time they are 9 months old or so. Big dogs often mature more slowly, mentally as well as physically. When do Labs Calm Down? Labs can be a little later than the average puppy in reaching the point at which you suddenly realise your pup is all grown up.

Why is my 8 month old lab destroying everything?

Q: Our 8-month-old lab is destroying everything in the house. Things were going really well until recently. We took him to puppy class and we survived puppy teething. He was so good we stopped using the crate. Just this last week he put a hole in the couch, destroyed the corners of two tables and tried to eat my glasses. Why has he regressed?

How old does a lab have to be to be excitable?

It is not unusual for young Labs between 8 and 12 months of age to start causing injuries through their exuberance. Knocking children over, barging into old ladies, and jumping up at visitors are common crimes. This is the peak age for excitable behavior. It can feel as though every social occasion is doomed to end up in tears.

Is it normal for a golden retriever to be misbehaving?

Let’s dive in! No golden retriever is perfect and if yours is misbehaving, that’s totally normal. But here’s the good news: all goldens have the potential to change their behavior and you can have a well-behaved golden with just a little bit of work.

Why is my 1Y O Golden Retriever acting sad?

My 1y o golden retriever started acting a bit strange. He is not excited to play with us and has some loss of appetite and lays down and stairs into space/ sleeps a lot. He is still pretty joyful to got outside and play fetch (runs very fast) but not jumping around like he used to when we would go out.

Why does my one year old golden retriever get fussy?

My nephew is one year old and if he’s still awake at eight or nine o’clock, he starts to get tired and fussy. It’s totally understandable… it’s late for him and he’s tired!

Is there a problem with my Golden Retriever?

Even if you’ve tried in the past to train them or stop a certain behavior and failed, it’s not a permanent problem. And yes, golden retrievers are wonderful dogs with really good reputations, but that doesn’t mean they’re all perfect angels.

What is the average life span of a Labrador Retriever?

The average Labrador Retriever life span is 12 to 12.5 years. Although a recent study suggests that chocolate Labs live shorter lives, at 10.7 years, than black and yellow Labradors. There are many factors that influence life span in Labs. These include diet, healthcare and management, and inherited diseases.

What’s the life expectancy of a black lab?

A recent study of over thirty three thousand dogs has thrown that assumption into doubt. It shows us that black Lab life expectancy and yellow Lab life expectancy is around 12.1 years. While chocolate Lab life expectancy is quite a bit shorter at 10.7 years.

Are there any behavioral problems with my lab?

There are dozens and dozens of behavior problems seen in dogs, here’s a short list of the most commonly reported in Labs: …to name just the most common few! As previously stated, many of these are perfectly normal behaviors but unwanted when living with a human family.

What to do with a 6 month old Labrador Retriever?

While many six month olds will sit when asked, and come when called in the house and yard. Outdoors at the dog park, on the beach or in the countryside, it’s a bit of a different story. And a lot (the majority) of six month old Labradors are still pulling on the lead.

How big is a 5 month old chocolate lab?

We have a 5 month old chocolate lab. He is wonderful 90% of the time but then out of the clear will jump up on you and pull or bite your clothing or your hands and arms. At 55lbs it hurts and he is strong. He is teething terribly right now and has several teeth coming in. What is best method to stop the jumping and biting.

Is it normal for a six month old Labrador Retriever to pull on lead?

And a lot (the majority) of six month old Labradors are still pulling on the lead. Professional or serious hobby trainers aside, this is fairly normal. The two commands you should really focus on now are what I call the ‘safety cues’ And that is ‘come’ and ‘heel’. Does the dog in your life have a cat in theirs?

Can a Labrador Retriever play with a child?

Generally, your labrador retriever will play well with children. However, if you have younger children, you will have to keep tabs on what they’re doing with the dog at all times. Make sure the child isn’t hurting or threatening your dog in any way or this may result in a physical altercation. Your dog isn’t vicious.

Do you need to exercise an old Labrador Retriever?

Old Labradors need exercise just as they did when they were younger. They will no longer be as insistent about exercising and will probably not get destructive if not exercised enough but still need exercise just the same. Exercise them daily.

When to admonish a Labrador Retriever for bad behavior?

Admonishing a Labrador too long after the incident is ineffective. If you need to admonish or correct your dog, it needs to be done during or within a few seconds of the act. Dogs will have forgotten the event within seconds of its occurrence, so it’s key to address the behavior immediately in order to facilitate the retraining process.

What to expect at 10 to 12 years of age?

Obvious aging indications are often more noticeable in larger dogs. Depending on the breed and size of the dog, 10 to 12 years is considered late middle age and the beginning of the elderly years. Physical and Mental Development

When does a Labrador Retriever start to gray?

This graying will usually occur before seven years but will increase as the dog ages. Also as age increases your dog will begin to gray on the feet especially in the long hair between the toes and around the pads. The leather pads which have developed at the elbow joints will continue to get larger and harder as the Labrador ages.

How old is a ten month old Labrador Retriever?

And a ten month old Labrador with his adult jaws and teeth, can do an horrific amount of damage in the space of a few minutes if given sufficient opportunity. I have seen entire car interiors wrecked in this way.

Is there such a thing as a overpriced Silver Lab?

You may have heard that silver Labs are overpriced. Objections to so-called overpricing are common in dog breeding and not confined to the silver Lab. The same accusations are often aimed at Labradoodle breeders and Cockapoo breeders.

How much should a 6 month old lab puppy weigh?

Ideally, a healthy lab puppy should have a slight waistline and be active and energetic. By the time, your puppy is 6 months old, their weight should be somewhere around 50 pounds. But apart from that, they should also have a body condition score of 4 to 5.