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Caring for a Labrador Retriever
- Maintenance: Brush once a week to remove excess moulted hair and bathe monthly to keep clean.
Grooming: Shorthaired breeds should not be clipped as they renew their coats. You can help by brushing the coat with a rubber mitt or brush to remove the excess hair and reduce shedding at home.
Special Attention: Pay extra attention to the pet's elbows as the skin there is prone to drying and cracking. Also keep an eye on any skin folds which can trap dirt and bacteria that can lead to irritation.
Recommended Grooming Appointments: A monthly bath is sufficient to help out with the shedding of this breed, make sure to use a moisturising shampoo to benefit both hair and skin.
Do you want the best care for your Labrador Retriever?
Here are 3 easy steps to follow for the best results:
1. BRUSHING
- With their short coats, Labradors undergo two major moults during Spring and Autumn.
- If you brush this coat weekly with a rubber brush you will reduce the amount of hair shed at home.
- During the heavier shedding seasons, pin rakes can be more useful to remove any trapped hair in the coat.
- De-Shedders can help control excess undercoat, but be mindful that there should be enough undercoat left to protect the pet from the cold and heat.
Brush for a Labrador Retriever
Artero Laika is perfect for shorthaired dogs to help remove loose hair whilst also keeping the coat shiny and healthy.
Rake for a Labrador Retriever
Artero Echo is designed to help remove excess loose hair and any trapped undercoat, especially if the grooming is infrequent.
De-Shedder for a Labrador Retriever
Artero Golf is the de-shedder to be used to remove the moulting hair and the undercoat without cutting the needed cover hairs.
Rake for a Labrador Retriever
Artero Floki is used to remove the undercoat which if left alone can accumulate and can cause discomfort for the pet.
2. BATHING
- Bathing is essential to maintain the Labradors hygiene and keep them clean and smelling good.
- It is recommended to bathe them once a month not only to clean them but to provide hydration and nourishment to the coat which promotes healthy hair and skin.
- A trick to remove all the shedding hair is to finish of your bath routine with a good conditioner, the extra moisture helps to ease loose or trapped hair from the coat which can then be easily rinsed away.
- If you are unable to bathe the pet there are rinse-free options that allow you to still groom your pet and keep them clean.
Detox Shampoo
Artero Detox is the perfect solution to clean and soft coats. The active carbon deeply cleans without drying or damaging the coat.
Protein Vital Conditioner
Artero Protein Vital hydrates all types of hair from root to tip leaving it soft and shiny.
Bath Gloves
Artero Plis Plas, are wet gloves used to give a quick clean to your dog no matter where you are. The Aloe base nourishes the coat and leave a light fragrance behind.
Deodorant
Use Artero Sniff, after a bath or between baths to neutralise any potentially bad odours on the dog.
3. HYGIENE
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Constant eye-watering and tearing in lighter coated dogs can cause visible and unwanted staining which can be avoided with regular and daily maintenance.
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It is also important to maintain the ear of a Labrador with regular ear cleans to prevent infections forming.
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Tartar build up is one of the most common reasons for a vet visit but this can also be prevented with daily brushing.
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Pay special attention to the nose and paw pads to make sure they are always moisturised as dryness can cause cracking and wounds.
Ear Cleaner
Artero Aurigel is the gel we will use to help clean out wax and dirt from the ear canal. The pump system is easy to use and non intrusive to the ear.
Solar Block
It is important to use Artero Block. to protect our pets from overexposure from the UV rays. This can cause dryness and faded colour in the coats.
Tear Cleanser
Artero Pretty Eyes is the solution for brown stains around the eyes on lighter coloured coats. With continued use it 100% eliminates the stains.
Breath Spray
Artero X-Mint is ideal to eliminate bad breath whilst also providing protection to the teeth and gums.
Ear Dips
After using the Aurigel, follow with Ear Dips to clean off any excess, remaining dirt from the surface of the ear.
Repair Cream for Nose and Paw Pads
During colder and dryer seasons exposed, hairless skin is more prone to cracking which can lead to wounds, using Artero Dfender, you will build the skins defence against this.
What is the Labrador Retriever like?
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dogs in the world. They are known for their friendliness, intelligence and trainability. They are very friendly and affectionate with their owners and adapt well to family life.
They make excellent companion dogs and are good with children and other animals. In addition they are excellent working dogs and are commonly used as service dogs, search and rescue dogs and therapy dogs.
They are very active and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy and healthy. In summary the Labrador is sweet, intelligent and versatile as a dog that is an excellent companion for all.
