Puppy Resources

Articles relating to your new puppy

New Puppy Cautions & Directions

Do not take your pup to Petsmart, or any other high traffic area.

This will expose him to Parvovirus. Even though he has had a shot, he may still be susceptible to this virus. If you purchase toys from these places, bleach the soles of your shoes and your hands when exiting the store, before reaching your car. (This is where  Parvovirus rides). Also bleach the pet supplies in a 15% chlorine solution for 15 minutes. Remember, very few pups live after contracting Parvovirus… [read more]

 

Labradors & Nutrition

Nutritional Demands of Labradors and Goldens
Labradors and Golden Retrievers have special demands when it comes to nutrition – not just because they are active dogs, but because of the chemical makeup of their bodies. Feed the incorrect food, for example, and they will not be able to synthesize vitamin c, which is… [read more]