Litter box liners are created for the convenience of the cat parent but they often tear from the catâs claws. Itâs also easy for urine to form pools in the folds of the plastic and that creates an odor problem.
Intussusception should be a consideration if your pet has a history of vomiting or diarrhea that has a palpable mass in the abdomen. The mass can be felt as a thickened sausage-shaped intestinal loop. Occasionally the small bowel can be felt entering the mass.
Your lovable lab is likely to be a healthy guy, but like all purebred dogs, there's a risk of certain hereditary diseases. Some of these diseases are evident in puppies, but most don't show up until the lab reaches maturity. Surgical correction solves some common diseases.