Comments on: How Long Do Labrador Retrievers Live – Human and Dog Years? http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-information/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-14/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:19:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: katie G http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-information/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-14/#comment-58511 katie G Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:19:23 +0000 http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-overview/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-%e2%80%93-human-and-dog-years-14/#comment-58511 hi everyone i just thought i would tell you all about my wonderful chocolate labrador fudge!, she 3 years old and is so lovely and loyal, me and my family use to have a black labrador jake but he sadly passed away, a few months after we realised that we couldnt live without a lab, so we decided to get fudge, she is kind of a rescue as her previous family could no longer look after her anymore, but now she is living with us and having the time of her life!!, i would advise anyone how hasn't had the expirence of looking after a labrador to go out now and purchase one!!, they are the best dog in the world!!!! i love labs!! :) :) hi everyone i just thought i would tell you all about my wonderful chocolate labrador fudge!, she 3 years old and is so lovely and loyal, me and my family use to have a black labrador jake but he sadly passed away, a few months after we realised that we couldnt live without a lab, so we decided to get fudge, she is kind of a rescue as her previous family could no longer look after her anymore, but now she is living with us and having the time of her life!!, i would advise anyone how hasn’t had the expirence of looking after a labrador to go out now and purchase one!!, they are the best dog in the world!!!!
i love labs!! :) :)

]]> By: Christopher Lyle http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-information/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-14/#comment-57467 Christopher Lyle Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:47:37 +0000 http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-overview/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-%e2%80%93-human-and-dog-years-14/#comment-57467 First for prospective owners make sure you have the time and resources before you get a Lab (or any dog. And PLEASE PLEASE adopt. 8 million dogs at put down in this country alone for no medical or behavioral reason. Often rescues actually make better pets as well. Also the bigger the breed, and older the dog direct correlation on the likelihood to be adopted. I have various certifications that aren't really relevant to go into... So to the question / answer. I have an 11 (human yrs old lab)and a 3 year old Lab - both chocolate (no there is no difference whatsoever based on color.) Shamrock my older Lab has dyspepsia, arthritis, had fatty polyps (benign.) He has always received quality food and maintained a good weight (very import for labs because of the genetic predisposition to joint/skeletal issues) He (and every Lab) can take a regimen of what I give Shamrock now for 4/5 yrs. Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin E, Omega 3/6/9, Glucosomine and Chondrotine (sp) and at 65/70 Lbs can have 3 to 4 per day 81 mg Aspirin (with food) though usually have to wrap the latter two in a treat or hide it. Before and after exercise as well as daily maintenance. Your Vet can get you stronger Rxd is needed though some (like Tramadol are addictive to dogs (and people) others are not and are just as effective in the 350+ dogs I have worked with in some capacity. Carrots are better the "greenies" or a brush for teeth (his are sparkling white at 11) and most dogs love them. As he has gotten older I have decreased his exercise. The obviously signs of slow/trouble getting up and down, sore in the morning, not jumping up as high are obvious. So LESS subtle but important because of their pain threshold is LICKING AT THE AIR - a def sign of pain. Other aliments can be helped by many human Rx (from your Vet) depending on whats going on from Benadryl to benzodiazipines (sp)for anxiety, fear, etc to SSRIs for mood elevation. But like humans a solid diet and exercise at the best preventive medicine you can go with. Also your love and time with them goes just as far. Our 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization trains and certifies service, therapy, support, other dogs (mostly their owners), advocate legislation, train the untrainable, perform surrender interventions, and facilitate rescue placement and logistics. If your in the Boston area or anywhere and you're and active advocate look us up; send an email. Google. Maybe you folks will understand this, because it sounds awful too some but whenever the day comes and I hope it a long way off and peaceful that Shamrock does pass, it will be a more emotional impact on me then human friends and family I have lost. PS - Most Pet insurance is a scam God Speed to the Best Friends in the World! First for prospective owners make sure you have the time and resources before you get a Lab (or any dog. And PLEASE PLEASE adopt. 8 million dogs at put down in this country alone for no medical or behavioral reason. Often rescues actually make better pets as well. Also the bigger the breed, and older the dog direct correlation on the likelihood to be adopted. I have various certifications that aren’t really relevant to go into…

So to the question / answer. I have an 11 (human yrs old lab)and a 3 year old Lab – both chocolate (no there is no difference whatsoever based on color.) Shamrock my older Lab has dyspepsia, arthritis, had fatty polyps (benign.) He has always received quality food and maintained a good weight (very import for labs because of the genetic predisposition to joint/skeletal issues) He (and every Lab) can take a regimen of what I give Shamrock now for 4/5 yrs. Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin E, Omega 3/6/9, Glucosomine and Chondrotine (sp) and at 65/70 Lbs can have 3 to 4 per day 81 mg Aspirin (with food) though usually have to wrap the latter two in a treat or hide it. Before and after exercise as well as daily maintenance. Your Vet can get you stronger Rxd is needed though some (like Tramadol are addictive to dogs (and people) others are not and are just as effective in the 350+ dogs I have worked with in some capacity. Carrots are better the “greenies” or a brush for teeth (his are sparkling white at 11) and most dogs love them. As he has gotten older I have decreased his exercise. The obviously signs of slow/trouble getting up and down, sore in the morning, not jumping up as high are obvious. So LESS subtle but important because of their pain threshold is LICKING AT THE AIR – a def sign of pain. Other aliments can be helped by many human Rx (from your Vet) depending on whats going on from Benadryl to benzodiazipines (sp)for anxiety, fear, etc to SSRIs for mood elevation. But like humans a solid diet and exercise at the best preventive medicine you can go with. Also your love and time with them goes just as far.

Our 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization trains and certifies service, therapy, support, other dogs (mostly their owners), advocate legislation, train the untrainable, perform surrender interventions, and facilitate rescue placement and logistics.

If your in the Boston area or anywhere and you’re and active advocate look us up; send an email. Google.

Maybe you folks will understand this, because it sounds awful too some but whenever the day comes and I hope it a long way off and peaceful that Shamrock does pass, it will be a more emotional impact on me then human friends and family I have lost.

PS – Most Pet insurance is a scam

God Speed to the Best Friends in the World!

]]> By: AmericanIvory http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-information/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-14/#comment-56936 AmericanIvory Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:44:54 +0000 http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-overview/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-%e2%80%93-human-and-dog-years-14/#comment-56936 My Mollie is 14.9 human years and she is doing pretty good for her age! SHe does have arthritis in her back and hips, and had two bouts of cancer last year. FOr the arthritis we are on a mulit-vitamin/minerals/herb therapy along with Tramadol and Metacam. The vitmins/minerals/herbs she has taken all her life along with nothing but the best foods, and for the first 7 years she had an annual vet check, after that she has it every 6 months. the vet check always includes complete blood work-up; I am very neurotic about my pets so any sign that something may be wrong she goes to the vet to check it out. That is how we found the two cancer tumors and caught them early enough that surgery was enough to get it all. I also have a 13 year old White German Shepherd that has intestinal lymphangiectasia and back problems. But with the right foods, excersize, vitamins, medicines and lots of love she is also doing well. Then there is the 2 year old pitbull who keeps everyone hopping, along with their 3 year old sister pussycat. We owe it to our pets to give them long, happy, healthy lives - I could never do enough for them in return for what they have given me. But I keep trying!!!! I hope to write again in a few years and be able to report how well they are still doing!!!! :) My Mollie is 14.9 human years and she is doing pretty good for her age! SHe does have arthritis in her back and hips, and had two bouts of cancer last year. FOr the arthritis we are on a mulit-vitamin/minerals/herb therapy along with Tramadol and Metacam. The vitmins/minerals/herbs she has taken all her life along with nothing but the best foods, and for the first 7 years she had an annual vet check, after that she has it every 6 months. the vet check always includes complete blood work-up; I am very neurotic about my pets so any sign that something may be wrong she goes to the vet to check it out. That is how we found the two cancer tumors and caught them early enough that surgery was enough to get it all. I also have a 13 year old White German Shepherd that has intestinal lymphangiectasia and back problems. But with the right foods, excersize, vitamins, medicines and lots of love she is also doing well. Then there is the 2 year old pitbull who keeps everyone hopping, along with their 3 year old sister pussycat. We owe it to our pets to give them long, happy, healthy lives – I could never do enough for them in return for what they have given me. But I keep trying!!!! I hope to write again in a few years and be able to report how well they are still doing!!!! :)

]]> By: Pam http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-information/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-14/#comment-54808 Pam Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:31:18 +0000 http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-overview/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-%e2%80%93-human-and-dog-years-14/#comment-54808 Hi Tammi, It sounds like you have been a fatastic friend for your beloved doggie. If it were me I would not want my baby to suffer. I have done that before with several kitties and have vowed never to do it again. I think you will know when the time is right. I would be thrilled if Mia lived to be 14 years old. That is pretty old for a lab. Good luck. Hi Tammi, It sounds like you have been a fatastic friend for your beloved doggie. If it were me I would not want my baby to suffer. I have done that before with several kitties and have vowed never to do it again. I think you will know when the time is right. I would be thrilled if Mia lived to be 14 years old. That is pretty old for a lab. Good luck.

]]> By: Pam http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-information/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-14/#comment-54807 Pam Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:26:04 +0000 http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-overview/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-%e2%80%93-human-and-dog-years-14/#comment-54807 Hi Everyone, My Lab, Mia, has been with me since she was 3 1/2 and she is now 11 1/2. She is starting to have some problems and sometmes I noticed that her breathing is heavy especially when it is hot out. The vet wanted to tes her for heart problems but I didn't want to put her on any medications just yet although I think I will go back next month and have him do what he wanted as perhaps it will keep her more comfortable. Has anyone had their Lab on heart meds? I was wondering about the side effects and if it is better to hold off. She is a little overweight right now as she gained 3 pounds (my fault) so I have her on a littl diet. She is one of the best things that ever happened to me. She is a mix between a yellow and a chocolate and is beautiful inside and out. Hi Everyone, My Lab, Mia, has been with me since she was 3 1/2 and she is now 11 1/2. She is starting to have some problems and sometmes I noticed that her breathing is heavy especially when it is hot out. The vet wanted to tes her for heart problems but I didn’t want to put her on any medications just yet although I think I will go back next month and have him do what he wanted as perhaps it will keep her more comfortable. Has anyone had their Lab on heart meds? I was wondering about the side effects and if it is better to hold off. She is a little overweight right now as she gained 3 pounds (my fault) so I have her on a littl diet. She is one of the best things that ever happened to me. She is a mix between a yellow and a chocolate and is beautiful inside and out.

]]> By: Sherry http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-information/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-14/#comment-54464 Sherry Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:49:57 +0000 http://www.lovablelabradors.com/labrador-overview/how-long-do-labrador-retrievers-live-%e2%80%93-human-and-dog-years-14/#comment-54464 I need some advice! Our yellow lab is 12 years old and she has a tumor the size of a softball. We took her to the vet and she said if we remove it, they would have to send it away to see if it is cancer or not. The vet said the surgery is simple but we are torn because the kids are attached to her and the cost of the surgery. She is obese (95 lbs). My worries is her age and obese part. What would you do if she was your dog? I need some advice! Our yellow lab is 12 years old and she has a tumor the size of a softball. We took her to the vet and she said if we remove it, they would have to send it away to see if it is cancer or not. The vet said the surgery is simple but we are torn because the kids are attached to her and the cost of the surgery. She is obese (95 lbs). My worries is her age and obese part. What would you do if she was your dog?

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