How Can I Tell If My Dog is Cold? [From a Labrador Expert]

How Can I Tell If My Dog is Cold? [From a Labrador Expert]

When temperatures drop to extreme lows in the winter, we need to be careful that our dogs aren't at risk. Yes, even for hearty labradors! They can get cold, too. Understanding how to tell if your dog is cold and how to help them is crucial for their health and safety....

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Can Dogs Get Hypothermia From Eating Snow? My Labrador Did!

Can Dogs Get Hypothermia From Eating Snow? My Labrador Did!

Hypothermia in dogs is a serious condition where the body temperature falls below the normal range. This is most common in small shorthaired dogs - think Chihuahuas and Italian Greyhounds - but it's possible for any dog to develop hypothermia in certain conditions. As...

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Labrador With Itchy Skin: Top Causes + Treatment Plan

Labrador With Itchy Skin: Top Causes + Treatment Plan

Labradors are wonderful dogs with many positive traits. They're playful, adventurous, gentle, and adore their people. However, one negative trait is that labs are prone to skin irritations and issues. My chocolate lab Lucy has been prone to hot spots her whole life....

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How Bad Is It For My Dog to Eat a Rabbit?

How Bad Is It For My Dog to Eat a Rabbit?

There's a reason we call my rescue dog Burt "The Bone Collector." When we walk in the woods, he easily finds bones and all kinds of animals. Most of the time he finds deer bones and carries them around on our walks. Sometimes I let him chew on them for a little while....

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What to Do If Your Dog Chokes + Dog Choking Prevention Tips

What to Do If Your Dog Chokes + Dog Choking Prevention Tips

Let's talk about a scary situation that no pet parent wants to experience - watching their dog choke. Each year, there are over 200,000 pet choking incidents in the United States. And as it turns out, dogs are 3-4 times more likely to choke than cats. The number one...

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Tori Mistick Labrador Dog Mom Blog

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Tori Mistick is the ultimate Dog Mom Lifestyle blogger with a passion for style, chocolate labs and the color pink. Based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Lucy + Burt are the chocolate labrador duo in charge of testing toys, recipes and activities.

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