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Medical Conditions To Think About For Productive Labrador Retriever Training, Pt. 2
Author : Kate Truman
Submitted : 2011-09-03 16:49:46 Word Count : 527 Popularity: 4
Tags: labrador retriever training, dog training, labrador retriever, dogs, pets, animals, home, family
There are numerous dog health problems that could definitely have an impact on labrador retriever training. Indeed, such medical conditions could either hamper or put a stop to your dog's training progress. Failure to take ideal preventive steps might result to the development of severe health problems. As they say, prevention is always better than cure. Sad to say, there are some dog diseases that are truly inevitable, particularly those conditions that are brought about by their parents' genes.
Weight issues, obesity
Most massive dogs have large appetites; and so, they have the inclination to endure weight problems like obesity. Incorrect feeding habits and the provision of unhealthy meals or treats are often the reason why big dogs like the labrador retrievers tend to grow bigger than they're imagined to. Dog owners should always take into account the need for discipline, especially when enforcing a strict diet.
Seek advice from your vet regarding the best kind of diet or the kinds of nutrients required to enhance your labrador's general health. In this way, you can avoid coping with weight issues, and avert the likelihood of obesity and its complications. Unsurprisingly, an obese labrador is not that productive and easy to train with. You are not likely to achieve successful labrador retriever training.
Centroneuclear Myopathy or Hereditary Myopathy of Labrador Retrievers (HMLR)
As the name implies, this muscle disorder is genetic; the affected lab got his disease genes from both his parents regardless whether they've exhibited some signs and symptoms or not. This condition is often characterized by the insufficiency of type II muscle fibers that leads to the enormous reduction in skeletal muscle mass. Symptoms involve an abnormal gait and posture together with weakness in the muscles that often induce low tolerance to strenuous physical exercises and training.
Now this means that your dog is not made for intense labrador retriever training activities. Nevertheless, it doesn't imply that your lab is no longer efficient at doing anything. Sadly though, there is no effective treatment for such condition. Nonetheless, rest and proper means of handling can lessen the pain and it's other symptoms. Take into account that cold and stress should be fended off as your affected labrador retriever is very fragile to them.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
This condition is most prevalent in young adult labrador retrievers. This syndrome of exercise intolerance and collapse is inherited or genetic. Many affected dogs are even described as muscular and fit or healthy. And whilst moderate types of physical exercises can be tolerated by affected labs, it is wise that you be very careful and heedful when executing your labrador retriever training routines. In this way, you will realize when to stop.
Overexertion and intense excitement often trigger weakness in the legs that is then followed by collapse. Almost all affected labradors remain conscious soon after collapsing while others become totally stunned and disoriented. Keep in mind that it's important for you to end any activities upon display of wobbliness or in-coordination. Several dogs have died during training or exercise, and others while they were resting soon after experiencing such condition.
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