Labradors

My dog will be living in my home in Rochester, New York. He will have an oat filled pillow bed and ample room both indoors and outdoors to run around. Our yard is approximately one h

g and in hunting. Because the Lab is considered a sporting dog it is assumed that he should have the desired muscular build of most sporting dogs and his temperament is required to make him a good family dog. (Locke, 1994)

I will feed my dog a diet high in protein since dogs require a minimum of 22%. Unlike fat, very little excess protein is stored in their bodies; it is mostly absorbed by their kidneys. There should also be a good amount of fat in their diets, which are critical for growth, reproduction and healthy skin and coat. 5% of fat is required in their diets for immune regulation. Since their stomach and storage facilities are rather small they should be fed small amounts often throughout the day for best digestion. (http://www.labbies.com/nutri.htm)

Labradors as with all dogs are carnivores. Their teeth are formed to pull flesh apart. They have simple stomachs and a short digestive tract, ideal for digesting meat. Cereal and vegetable proteins are not as readily digested by the dog (Society for Edu., 2000) While dogs have adapted somewhat to digesting these proteins, they have to eat a greater quantity of such foods to get the necessary nutrients. Dogs prefer a food high in animal protein, and it makes them healthier and performs better. (akc.com)

uld be given throughout their lives. The most common form of rabies is the furious type where animals hallucinate and snap at imaginary objects. A rabid animal is extremely aggressive. Wild animals are a reservoir for the rabies virus and pets become infected when they are bitten. (Bellehaven, 2001) Because puppies are the most affected by the disease the canine cornavirus vaccine should also be given at an early age. Its symptoms are similar to those of the parvovirus but is rarer and less contagious. Bordatella should also be given to prevent canine cough, which is highly contagious and often confused for gagging or choking. Viruses are responsible for the initial phase of the disease. Lime disease caused by a bacteria-like organism is transmitted to labs from deer ticks. In dogs the most symptoms of Lyme disease are sore joints, a stiff gait, and lameness. This vaccine can be given for prevention of the disease at an early age or after the sight of a tick attached!

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