Health

Water Bowl: “I’m Parched”

General Interest, Health, July August 2023, Online-only, The Water Bowl, Tips

Drinking water and your Lab. Summer means sun and fun but also that special considerations need to...
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The Vet Clinic: A Laryngeal Paralysis Discussion

Columns, Health, July August 2023, Online-only, The Vet Clinic

by Ben J. Character, DVM My 12½-year-old female Labrador has been diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis , although she has never actually had...
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DogFACS

General Interest, Health, May June 2023, Online-only, Online-only Content

by Paula Piatt Does your Lab smile? Grin? Smirk? What if I told you he’s simply using his zygomaticus muscle to pull the corners of his...
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Inside the Aging Mind

Health

Exploring canine cognitive dysfunction. The doctor just looked at me. If there was bad news coming,...
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What’s That? Summer is the time for proper ear care.

Features, Health, July/August 2022, Online-only, Online-only Content

Your Lab’s ears must adapt to countless environments and travel with him to endless locals. They go to lakes, pools, campsites, and...
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The Heart of the Matter

Features, Health, May June 2022, Online-only, Online-only Content

Searching for the cause of an inherited heart defect in Labrador retrievers. Labrador retrievers are known for their loving, big-hearted...
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Celebrate Three-Legged Dogs on International TriDay

Features, Health, Online-only, Online-only Content

Ten-year-old Wrigley excitedly bounded through the exam doors of Colorado State University...
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The Vet Clinic: Warning Signs

Features, Health, January February 2022, Online-only, The Vet Clinic

Our dogs are great as they are, but have you ever wished they could talk? Just tell you what they wanted instead of chewing up something or...
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The Water Bowl: Homemade Summer Treats

Health, July August 2021, Online-only, Online-only Content, The Water Bowl

The end of the editorial in every single of Just Labs since (almost) the very beginning has read, “Toss your Lab a treat for me.” Well,...
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Little Parts, Big Problems

Features, Health, May June 2013

Just like a small nail in a tire can sideline several tons of powerful steel, a problem with one of...
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