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For Your Labrador and Other Dogs.
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Some Stuff Not to Feed Your Dog
The No-No List
Do not feed your dog the following:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Grapes & raisins
- Moldy or spoiled food
- Onions, garlic & chives
- Poultry bones
- Salt & salty foods
- Tomato leaves, stems & unripe fruit
- Yeast dough
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If you have ever adopted a Labrador from us,
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UPDATE: Molly Brown
We met and adopted our dear Miss Molly Brown from Lab Rescue , Tulsa in Jan. 2004. Molly was a huge chocolate lab approx. 5yrs. old and was as sweet as she could be. She was rescued along with Fritz, her Weimaraner pal. Both had been shot by some incredibly pathetic human being. Molly had also sustained a severely broken jaw that required surgery and the loss of several teeth, including one large lower canine.  X-Rays later in Molly’s life revealed numerous bird-shot pellets under the skin from nose to tail. None of the pellets ever bothered her and our vet felt that leaving the pellets alone was less risk than her undergoing surgery and exposing many small incisions to infection, etc...
Thanks to Lab Rescue rs, Metta & Susan, both dogs were treated and recovered quickly. Fritz was adopted by one family and we met and adopted Molly. Molly, who quickly became "Miss Brown" to us, did not initially trust men and it took many months of patience and work before she totally trusted me. She was a perfect fit for us and was not the least bit bothered by other pets. Miss Brown loved our newborn daughter from day one and was ever watchful over her and unbelievably gentle.
Miss Brown was a member of the family and a loveable, unforgettable, drooling machine. In approx. April of 2005, we were hit with the terrible news that Molly had lymphoma. Initial chemotherapy drug treatment was successful, but the lymphoma returned a month or so later with a vengeance. Miss Brown passed on July 15, 2005 and will be forever missed. Although she was with us for a very short time, we loved having her here. We gave her the best life possible and she improved our life as well. Many thanks to our friends at Lab Rescue for every second we had with Molly.
In December 2005, Mr. Danny Gordon forever memorialized Molly for us with his artistic talent. Danny is a successful artist in the OKC area and agreed to make Miss Brown a permanent part of his line of "Danny’s Doggies" art. His online website is www.dannygordon.com where you can see the rest of his art and Molly Brown. Danny is currently working with a large toy manufacturer for production of a line of toys based on "Danny’s Doggies." Of course, Miss Brown appears to be on her way to becoming the advertisement design for toy packaging and sales material. We felt that for her to have gone from being abandoned & abused to rescued, loved, adopted, and immortalized was a story worth sharing.
Jeff & Melisa
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UPDATE: Diva
Lab Rescue ,
I thought I would send you a little update on Diva- she is doing GREAT and has really fit in as a member of our family!! She still has a little puppy in her- she chewed a few flip-flops the other day- but for the most part she is wonderful!! She gets along great with our girls and my other lab- they have a great time when they get together!! I am sending you a couple of pictures.
Amanda Hargrove
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UPDATE: Fletcher
Hi Lab Rescue,
I adopted Fletcher (previously known as Corbin) on February 12, 2005 and he has been an absolute joy. Fletch is probably one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, let alone owning. He and my other dog, Maggie, are best friends and he easily charms everyone that enters our house – he is genuinely loved by all. Thank you so much for saving him so he could become part of our family. Attached is a picture of him in his favorite spot – doggie beds just aren’t good enough for the king of the house!
Thank you again,
Mary Lea Elder
Fletcher in bed.
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UPDATE: Annie
Annie with her new family.
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UPDATE: Brodie
James & Brodie.
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UPDATE: Sallee
 Well, Sallee has been at her new home for two weeks now and we absolutely love her! We decided to keep her name that was given to her because she seemed to already know it. She couldn't be more happy! It took her a while to realize she was staying here, but I think she's understanding more and more that she is home. She is very eager to please and is very, very smart!!! She has learned sit, shake, and lay down in the two weeks she has been here!---we're still working on stay. She loves to play outside and has more energy than the two of us combined! Balls seem to be her favorite toy, and she has to have one in her mouth at all times! She loves attention and wants to be by our side as much as she can. She has a little trouble distinguishing between her bed and ours, but we dont mind too much! We are blessed to have her in our lives and are thankful to have found such a wonderful dog!
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Health Info for Your Labrador Health
Your dog should see the veterinarian for a full check-up, shots and a heartworm blood test every year, and immediately if he is sick or injured.
Dental Health
While many of us may object to our pet's bad breath, we should pay attention to what it may be telling us. Bad breath is most commonly an indication that your dog is in need of a dental check up. Dental plaque caused by bacteria results in a foul smell that requires professional treatment. After a professional cleaning, the teeth and gums may be maintained in a healthy state by brushing the teeth regularly, feeding a specially formulated dental diet and treats, and avoiding table scraps. Your veterinarian can give you more tips on minimizing dental disease and bad breath.
You can clean your canine’s teeth with a dog toothpaste or a baking-soda-and-water paste once or twice a week. Use a child's soft toothbrush, a gauze pad or a piece of nylon pantyhose stretched over your finger.
Some dogs are prone to periodontal disease, a pocket of infection between the tooth and the gum. This painful condition can result in tooth loss and spread infection to the rest of the body. Veterinarians can clean the teeth as a regular part of your dog's health program.
Bad Breath
While bad breath caused by dental disease may not be too serious if caught early.
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