November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. So, I thought it would be helpful (and appropriate) to talk about the warning signs of Cancer in your labrador retriever. Cancer in your dog is, in fact, more common than you think.

Unfortunately, cancer is the number one natural cause of death in dogs and accounts for nearly 50 percent of pet deaths each year. Some dog breeds are especially susceptible to cancer.

Although the leading cause of death in older dogs, cancer also is the most treatable disease when compared to life-limiting diseases such as congestive heart failure, renal failure and diabetes. An educated and dedicated veterinary health care team is essential to caring for cancer-stricken pets.

The commons signs of cancer that you need to watch out for include:

— Unexplained bleeding or discharge
— Loss of appetite
— Oral odor
— Abnormal swellings or swollen lymph nodes
— Drooling or difficulty eating or swallowing
— Changes in exercise or stamina level
— Lameness
— A sore that does not heal
— Chronic weight loss
— Change in bowel or bladder habits

The best treatment for cancer in your labrador retriever is prevention. We recommend feeding a high-quality, balanced diet with low amounts of simple carbohydrates and high amounts of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. You also need to ensure that your lab gets exercise regularly…and it’s also helpful to limit their exposure to industrial chemicals and tobacco smoke. Talk to your veterinarian to determine what’s best for your lab.

The California Veterinary Medical Association is the largest state veterinary medical association in the United States, with more than 6,200 members. For more information, go here.

There comes a time when our labrador retrievers are not lab puppies anymore. When your labrador retriever gets older, the inevitable will happen, they will go on to a different place. We recently had to put down one of our beloved labrador retrievers, and we chose a beautiful pet urn from Perfect Memorials.

At Perfect Memorials, there are some interesting options for your labrador retriever. There is a chocolate labrador retriever pet urn, a yellow labrador retriever, and a black lab laying down pet urn. If a pet urn is just not right for you and your family, you might even consider a labrador retriever memorial statue (pictured below):

Perfect Memorials has a great article about choosing a pet casket if you want to read up a bit more about it. Keep in mind that you will most likely need to choose your burial location wisely: you’re probably going to run into some City & County Burial Regulations if you don’t live in a rural area. If your vet is going to be keeping your labrador retriever for a day or more make sure you let your vet know your plans for a burial. This will allow them to properly position the legs, allowing for easy placement into the casket. Also, when performing a burial the most commonly recommend depth is at least 18″ below ground surface. In areas with high levels of water we encourage digging deeper to ensure water tables do not unearth the casket over time. We strongly encourage individuals to use a depth of 24″ or deeper to help discourage any curious wildlife.

I know that our labrador retriever lived a happy life with us for her 14 years; and we will always remember her for years to come.

Here is a unique gift for Valentine’s Day: a canine cancer campaign customized dog tag–either for your Labrador Retriever, or as a beautiful piece of jewelry for your special human. The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is offering a Canine Cancer Campaign pet tag if you contribute $50 or more to the Morris Animal Foundation canine cancer cure research effort.

You can get an additional engraved tag for each $50 contribution. Each tag can be personally engraved with your dogs name and information or any other special message. The tag celebrates and commemorates the life of our “best friends” of today and those that have left this life.

The dog tag can also be worn by you, the pet owner, as a distinctive piece of jewelry. Go here to make a donation and order your MAF Canine Cancer Campaign tags.

Morris Animal Foundation, established in 1948, is dedicated to funding research that protects, treats and cures companion animals and wildlife. MAF has been at the forefront of funding breakthrough research studies benefiting animals in some 100 countries, spanning all seven continents on earth. MAF has its headquarters in Denver, Colorado.

We love our labrador retrievers. We even love to have pictures of them and beautiful calendars hanging around our home. Here are 36 labrador retriever calendars and books that you could buy right now.

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Labrador Retrievers $15.05 Labrador Retrievers includes detailed grooming instructions and tips, as well as suggestions for how much exercise and food these dogs require. Labrador Retriever $6.49 Labrador Retriever Sticks For Brains (Labrador Retriever) $0.89 Sticks For Brains (Labrador Retriever) Labrador Retriever $5.99 Covers every aspect of dog care, including a full profile of the breed, day-to-day welfare, training, grooming, and exercise. Training Your Labrador Retriever $8.29 The author takes readers step-by-step through her method of training the typical Labrador, focusing on the distinctive traits of the breed in regards to basic obedience, retrieving and walking on a leash. Color photos. The Labrador Retriever $12.97 Here’s a fascinating series that’s both educational and fun to read. Each book highlights the physical characteristics, demeanor, history, and special features of popular breeds of dogs. A chapter on pet care offers hands-on information. Beautiful full-color photographs and high/low features support struggling students and lead them to success in reading. This series explores and supports the standard The Living Environment: Diversity of Life, as required by the Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061. Labrador Retrievers $7.27 The Labrador Retriever is a strong and well-balanced companion. Learn the best methods for the proper care of this resilient breed, including which food choices are recommended for the active Lab. The Retriever: Its Points; Management; Training & Diseases (Labrador, Flat-Coated, Curly-Coated) $29.99 The Retriever: Its Points; Management; Training & Diseases (Labrador, Flat-Coated, Curly-Coated) The Essential Labrador Retriever $5.99 Owning a Labrador Retriever is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, training and caring for your dog’s health in The Essential Labrador Retriever. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your dog a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Labrador Retriever. Labrador Retrievers $5.99 The docile, friendly, affectionate Lab makes a fine household pet and is very good with children. Here is sound advice on feeding, training, grooming, and much more. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, Barronas Complete Pet Owneras Manuals show and inform pet owners regarding proper care of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, small caged animalsavirtually every creature that is kept as a pet. The books give advice on purchasing and otherwise acquiring a pet, feeding it nutritiously, keeping it in good health, and where applicable, grooming and training it. Each book in this large series is individually written by a specialist, and though the information is authoritative, the text is clear and straightforward, easy for every pet owner to understand. The Fun-Loving Lab: An Entertaining Look at Everything Labrador Retriever $12.73 Lively text and scores of photographs, artwork, and cartoons provide a look at the Labrador breed’s history, use and development, characteristics, and personality. Full color. Labrador Retriever $10.13 Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever $6.49 Labrador Retriever The History of Retrievers (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Labrador - Flat-Coated Retriever - Golden $29.99 The History of Retrievers (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Labrador - Flat-Coated Retriever - Golden The Everything Labrador Retriever Book $7.71 A complete guide to raising, training, and caring for your Lab. Complete Idiot’s Guide to Labrador Retrievers $8.90 How to raise a healthy and happy Lab. Now Lab owners and those who want to join their ranks can learn about the breedas special needsamedical, nutritional, and emotionalaas well as the basics on keeping, training, medical care, and nutrition. In this new edition, readers will find the latest on clicker training for Labs, up- to-date information on genetic diseases and medical innovations, travel needs, and how to guard against acquiring an overly inbred Lab. -Labrador Retrievers are an extremely popular breed -Includes an eight-page, four-color insert, as well as four-color IFC and IBC elements -More than a third of the photos in the book are new -An updated training section that includes clicker training The History of Retrievers (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Labrador - Flat-Coated Retriever - Golden $38.99 The History of Retrievers (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Labrador - Flat-Coated Retriever - Golden For the Love of Chocolate Labrador Retrievers (2008 Wall Calendar) $9.48 For the Love of Chocolate Labrador Retrievers (2008 Wall Calendar) Biography of a Bird Dog, a Labrador Retriever in Wyoming $17.20 Many photos add to this heartwarming story, making it a memorable experience for any dog lover. For the Love of Black Labrador Retrievers (2008 Wall Calendar) $9.48 For the Love of Black Labrador Retrievers (2008 Wall Calendar) Labrador Retriever $9.10 Dog breeds, both familiar and exotic, are profiled in this series offered by Kennel Club Books. The lavishly illustrated, hardcover volumes feature information on the breed standards and the special needs of each type of dog. Labrador Retrievers for Dummies $9.73 An informative and fun guide to America’s number one breed, this reference collars all the important facts about the Labrador Retriever. Information touches on nutrition, socialization, exercise, finding a breeder, and health concerns. 8-page color insert. Photos & illustrations. For the Love of Yellow Labrador Retrievers (2008 Wall Calendar) $9.48 For the Love of Yellow Labrador Retrievers (2008 Wall Calendar) Labrador Retriever Puppies (2008 Wall Calendar) $8.80 Labrador Retriever Puppies (2008 Wall Calendar) Art Poster Wood Framed Print - Labrador Retriever - Artist: Claire Pur $99.00 Art Poster Wood Framed Print - Labrador Retriever - Artist: Claire Pur The Labrador Retriever Handbook $7.90 This guidebook to the Labrador Retriever offers detailed information on how this breed adapts as a work dog, hunter, or house pet. Includes advice on purchase, nutrition, health care, and more. Color photos. The Labrador Retriever: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet $8.73 Ranked number one in 1994 AKC registrations. The Labrador Retriever $12.14 From the pet publisher dedicated to the care and well-being of companion animals for over 50 years comes an exciting new series of dog breed titles, each accompanied by a bonus DVD. Written by professional pet writers who are also experts on the breeds, each book is filled with valuable information on a variety of topics that are essential for cultivating health and happiness in a canine companion. Labrador Retrievers are the most popular breed in America. What makes these dogs so popular? Discover how to bring out the best in these friendly, versatile dogs. Art Poster Metal Framed Print - Labrador Retriever - Artist: Claire Pu $80.00 Art Poster Metal Framed Print - Labrador Retriever - Artist: Claire Pu Retrievers and Retrieving - With Notes on Field Trials (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Labrador $38.95 Retrievers and Retrieving - With Notes on Field Trials (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Labrador What about Labrador Retrievers? $7.76 Millions of owners adore their lovable Labs. The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed registered with the American Kennel Club for almost a decade. But are Labs the best dogs to own just because they’re so popular? This fact-filled book guides new and prospective owners through the process of the hows and whys of choosing a Labrador Retriever, and what to expect from Labs throughout their life. Labrador Retrievers $6.19 Labrador Retrievers includes detailed grooming instructions and tips, as well as suggestions for how much exercise and food these dogs require. Retrievers and Retrieving - With Notes on Field Trials (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Labrador $33.70 Retrievers and Retrieving - With Notes on Field Trials (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Labrador Art Poster Metal Framed Print - Labrador Retriever - Artist: Claire Pu $53.86 Art Poster Metal Framed Print - Labrador Retriever - Artist: Claire Pu Art Poster Wood Framed Print - Labrador Retriever - Artist: Claire Pur $65.96 Art Poster Wood Framed Print - Labrador Retriever - Artist: Claire Pur

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When your dog, cat, or lab puppy ingests a household item, it can be very costly. And in many cases, it will require very expensive surgery. Most likely, by the time that you and your vet realize the cause of your pet’s digestive problem, it’s too late for a cheap solution.

Veterinary Pet Insurance is the United States’ largest and oldest provider of pet health insurance. Veterinary Pet Insurance has compiled a list of the most common items that have been surgically removed from pets’ gastrointestinal tracts.

Most Common Surgically Removed Items

1. Socks
Perhaps because they smell so bad and Rex the labrador retriever loves smelly socks so much, I bet that the socks that are removed are always dirty and haven’t come out of the laundry recently.

2. Underwear
Underwear is most likely also on the top of the list because it’s been taken off and just left on the floor for the dog to get ahold of. Or maybe it’s on the floor because of a particularly heated moment last night? Whatever the case, I’m sure that it’s that horrible smell that drew Fido to that pair of smelly underwear.

3. Panty Hose
Why are dogs so fascinated with panty hose? I’m not sure, but perhaps again it’s the smell.

4. Rocks
Perhaps rocks make for some interesting chewing, or perhaps some of the rocks are the size of a tennis ball. My seven year old son particularly likes to pick up and throw rocks for our dogs; there’s one labrador retriever we have that will retrieve just about anything, even a rock.

5. Balls
Our labrador retrievers love to chase tennis balls. They could run after them for hours on end. Unfortunately, some tennis balls aren’t made that well–and a dog can easily swallow parts of a tennis ball if they’re able to “pop” it or skin it. This study doesn’t indicate whether or not it was entire balls that were surgically removed, but I would guess that it’s most likely parts of balls. Or maybe they were smaller than tennis balls. I couldn’t imaging a dog swallowing a tennis ball. Could you?

6. Chew Toys
Sure, that makes sense. The pet chews on a chew toy all day long…and is going to have an accident and swallow it every so often.

7. Corn Cobs
Even though a corn cob is organic, you’d think a dog or pet could digest it. I don’t make it a habbit of giving my dogs corn cobs; perhaps because I’m giving them to our chickens instead.

8. Bones
Again, like chew toys, this is probably a no-brainer. Dog chews on bone. Dog chews most of it up. Dog swallows pieces of bone.

9. Hair Ties and Ribbons
I have a feeling pets are swallowing them because they’re just left around or they fall out of little Sally’s hair. And since they smell so nice the family cat or dog chews on it and swallows it.

10. Sticks
I personally would have thought that this would be higher up on the list. But again, dogs tend to chew sticks up quite nicely..and then there are a lot of them that just like to chew and don’t end up actually swallowing the stick.

According to Veterinary Pet Insurance, this list of things that pets swallow only scratches the surface of their list of things that pets ingest. While the most common items are our own personal belongings, other frequently ingested objects include nails, sewing needles, and nipples from baby bottles.

Veterinary Pet Insurance’s claims adjusters have received medical records for pets that have swallowed pagers, hearing aids, pieces of drywall, snail bait, batteries, rubber bands, toy cars, and sand with bacon grease poured on it.

The best thing that you can do to prevent having a costly vet bill because of something that your pet ingested is to keep a clean living space. Make sure that your personal items are not left on the floor or within easy reach of your pet. Stay aware of your pet’s chewing habits and what they like to chew on. Certain things appeal more to some dogs or cats than others. Knowledge of your pet’s tastes and tendencies can help you be cautious when letting your dog near things that could be accidentally swallowed.

Table scraps might contain excessive grease, bones, or other things that they can’t easily digest.

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency is the nation’s oldest and largest pet health insurance company. Providing pet owners with peace of mind since 1982, the company is committed to being the trusted choice of America’s pet lovers and an advocate of pet health education. VPI Pet Insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Optional Pet WellCare Protection(SM) for routine care is also available.

More than 1,600 companies nationwide offer VPI Pet Insurance as an employee benefit. Policies are underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and in all other states by National Casualty Company, an A+15 rated company in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information about VPI Pet Insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or go to petinsurance.com.

Every year just have to purchase new labrador retriever calendars for the upcoming year. I have one in the kitchen, one in the office, and one on my desk. And then there are all the labrador retriever calendars that I buy for all my friends and family. Here is a list of 15 of my favorite labrador retriever calendars that you should buy right now.

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Buy now! Eukanuba Labrador Retriever Adult Dog Food (36 lbs.) $53.99 Eukanuba Labrador Retriever is specifically made to nourish the overall health, including healthy weight, mobility and immune system strength of Labrador Retrievers. This food naturally provides high levels of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate to support their joints. The food also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E, to help support the immune systems when playing and working outdoors and L-Carnitine, a fat burner, to help maintain a healthy weight and lean body condition. Feeding Eukanuba Labrador Retriever will help keep your dog as healthy, vibrant and active as Labradors were bred to be. Eukanuba Labrador Retriever is also ideal for breeds such as the Golden Retriever, Flat-Coated, Curly-Coated, Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Irish Water Spaniel that share many of the same physical characteristics and nutritional needs. FEED THE BREED OUR HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS JointFlex: Natural sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate to help maintain joint and cartilage health Chicken is the #1 Ingredient: Real chicken as the #1 ingredient provides an excellent source of protein Antioxidants: Made with antioxidants such as Vitamin E to support your dog’s immune system Natural Fish Oil: Natural fish oil provides Omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat. These nutrients also help support the immune system and nervous system No Unnecessary Extras: No fillers, artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors added Wholesome Grains: Made with highly digestible barley and grain sorghum to help maintain healthy blood sugar and energy levels DentaDefenser: Crunchy kibbles with a coating of micro-crystals scrub your dog’s teeth with every bite, reducing plaque and tartar buildup that can lead to bad breath

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There’s a new on-line niche community called PetLoversNation.com. Pet Lovers Nation is for any type of pet lover, from dogs, cats to reptiles or farm animals. It’s a site that will help you share their passion for your pet. You can create a FREE account as an enthusiast, a breeder, pet store or any other service you have.

Pet Lovers Nation is for people from the age of 16 and up.

Pet Lovers Nation has many different search options and features. Even if you’re a pet shop or a breeder or service provider, such as a dog walker, you can open up a FREE profile and talk about your service and promote yourself to the general community or threw a targeted area.

Pet Lovers Nation is the fourth addition to Community Nations portfolio which brings their total membership just over 250,000 total members.