Ringworm is a very common infection that occurs on animals and humans alike. Unlike the name however, ringworm isn’t actually a worm, rather it’s a fungal infection that appears as a set of rings when on the skin. Another type of ringworm is athlete’s foot. The organism that creates ringworm is called a dermatophyte and the effects can be different according to what part of the body the infection occurs on, which can be the feet, head, nails, and skin. You can catch ringworm by coming into contact with people or animals that have a live infection. It is also possible to contract it f...

Did you know that ringworms can infect both humans and animals, and they can even catch the disease from each other? Ringworm is contacted when there is direct contact on the infected area of a person or an animal that is already infected.The common symptoms of ringworm in humans are itchiness, reddish and raised scaly patches with blisters and pus. The patches normally have edges that are sharp and are redder on the outside that create the appearance of a ring. The skin is unusually dark or light. You will also have bald patches on your scalp or beard if you are infected with ringworm. Your n...

Regular nail trimming is important to your Labrador Retrievers health and well being. Nails that are not properly clipped can crack and split, which can lead to infection in that area. Long nails can be uncomfortable for your Labrador and for an owner’s leg. A regular trimming, at least once a week or every two weeks, will save both you and your Labrador Retriever a lot of pain and aggravation. Purchase a good quality nail clipper, one that is appropriate for your Labradors claws. You might also want to purchase a clotting agent, such as Kwik-Stop, or a styptic pen. It is not unusual for...

Most likely you are familiar with the ever-so-popular Labrador retriever. After all, they are one of America’s favorite dogs. They are known for their trainability and loyalty. Labradors are truly “man’s best friend!” You most likely are also aware of the variations of Labrador dogs. For example, Labradors can be one of three different colors; they can be black, yellow, or chocolate brown. But you might not know about another variation of Labradors: miniature Labradors. A History of Mini Labs Many people think Miniature Labradors are a different breed of Labradors. They are not! T...

Reports of Labrador Retrievers pointing date back to the 1940’s. Just as many pointing breeds love to retrieve; it is not unusual for many retrievers to love to point. The typical debate with hunters, trainers, and breeders is not whether the Lab will point but that the point is not as staunch as some pointing breeds. Regardless, it’s a point! There is some investigation into genetic markets to assess whether a dog has the gene for pointing. To date nothing definitive has been published regarding genetic marker findings. Most Pointing Labs will show a tendency to point early when they ...

Rabies has been present in Labrador Retriever for as long as we can remember. It is a viral disease affecting warm-blooded animals that can be transmitted to humans. So if unfortunately you are bitten by a Labrador Retriever or any breed of dog, then there is a possibility of having rabies. The virus is derived from the saliva of an infected animal and then transmitted through close contact with saliva of infected animals, such as bites, scratches, licks on broken skin and mucous membranes. Rabies is extremely fatal to animals and human alike once neurological symptoms have developed. It ...

There are many things you should know if you are considering breeding Labradors, especially for a dog show. The goal of breeding Labradors, or any dog, is for the resulting Labrador to posses the ideal characteristics of the Labrador breed. You won’t know which dogs to breed if you do not know which characteristics are most favorable in Labradors. Learning these traits will help you to successfully breed your Labradors. It could make the difference in winning that first place ribbon at the dog show. General Characteristics And Appearance There are several variations of the Labrador ...

One way of helping your Labrador dog live a healthy and happy life is through neutering or spaying. In the United States alone, there are more or less 70,000 puppies and kittens being born daily. If having a single dog as pet also means costly foods, veterinary bills, endless list of supplies and so much responsibility, how much more if you have a couple or more new puppies? How are you going to properly care for all those innocent dogs especially if you have a tight budget? The world is facing not just over population among humans but also among animals. More and more animals are neglected, l...

Labrador Retrievers are intelligent and obedient dogs, making them easier to train in becoming good working and assistance dogs. But before any advance training, they should first master the basic dog commands. These basic dog commands are helpful in obedience training in order to come up with a desirable dog everyone loves. These basic commands are come, sit, down and stay. Come Command Training come command is easier when your dog is on leash and in a quiet setting to prevent the dog from being distracted. Say your dog's name firmly and slowly pull the dog toward you. As he begins ...

Not all foods edible to humans are safe for Labrador Retrievers. Sometimes, what we thought is safe and healthy for us is also safe for our four-legged friend to consume. But since dogs and humans do not have the same metabolism, some foods pose threat causing mild stomach upsets while some may cause severe illness and worst, death. It is important for every dog owner to know which foods are safe and not. Listed below are some of the foods safe for human but not for dogs: Chocolate and Caffeine Chocolate, cocoa beans, cola, tea and even milk chocolate and unsweetened chocolate conta...