Is a black lab dangerous?
The lovable Labrador Retriever may seem like an unlikely candidate for a dangerous dog; however, they are known at attack. Fiercely loyal, these dogs are very popular as family pets and are usually great around children.
When to take your lab to the vet?
There are other more serious though rarer causes, but either way if you do catch your Lab scooting take them to see the vet to get whatever’s bothering your dog treated. If you see your lab limping or lame, the first thing you should do is check their paws for obvious things like thorns or small pieces of glass or small cuts.
How often does my 4 year old Labrador Retriever throw up?
Hi, I have a 4 year old chocolate Labrador that I adopted after my friend passed away last year. She is healthy and happy but periodically she throws up for no apparent reason. When she does, it will usually last a few days with vomiting 1 – 3 times, total.
When to call the vet-everything Labrador Retriever?
Dogs, and especially Labradors, love to eat. So a loss of appetite should always be monitored closely as a possible sign of underlying disease. Similarly, any signs of sudden and unexpected weight loss, even in overweight dogs, is a cause for concern.
How often does my terrier mix throw up?
Hey, Barb, my terrier mix Bruno is a year and 4 months old. He is a vacuum dog, meaning he sweeps the floors and eats anything off of them and the ground. Sometimes that gives him loose stools, and sometimes vomiting. It usually lasts 1-3 days, with 4 or so instances of vomiting.
There are other more serious though rarer causes, but either way if you do catch your Lab scooting take them to see the vet to get whatever’s bothering your dog treated. If you see your lab limping or lame, the first thing you should do is check their paws for obvious things like thorns or small pieces of glass or small cuts.
Hi, I have a 4 year old chocolate Labrador that I adopted after my friend passed away last year. She is healthy and happy but periodically she throws up for no apparent reason. When she does, it will usually last a few days with vomiting 1 – 3 times, total.
When to go to the vet for vomiting?
You should contact your vet if you see any of the following symptoms and they remain for anything greater than 2 to 3 days: Prolonged vomiting and diarrhea. Loss of appetite or rapid weight loss. Noticeable increase in thirst, water intake and change in urination habits.
Dogs, and especially Labradors, love to eat. So a loss of appetite should always be monitored closely as a possible sign of underlying disease. Similarly, any signs of sudden and unexpected weight loss, even in overweight dogs, is a cause for concern.