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Health Information
At firesides we believe in bettering this amazing breed. Knowing that I am doing everything I can to promote good health and longevity is very important to me. First, we do not remove dew claws. Please see the information provided on our Facts and Fiction pageWe feed natural diets and have no allergies, skin issues, autoimmune, diabetes, the list goes on. We are very aware that not everyone will want to feed the recommended raw/natural diet and can only ask to do your research and ensure regardless that your pup is on a diet filled with good nutrition. You are welcome to visit our raw feeding facebook site for your research in making these decisions.  Ontario Labrador Raw Feeding Forum at   https://www.facebook.com/groups/839710790090142   We offer lifetime support for your Labrador. No  inbreeding or linebreeding. We do our testing to ensure that our dogs and pups have the best chance at a healthy life. A lifetime guarantee for active Labrador gentetic inherited diseases through Pawprints Genetics and Embark such as:

Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1

Retinal dysplasia/oculoskeletal dysplasia 1 is an inherited Collagen disorder affecting dogs. Dwarfism and eye abnormalities may be apparent as early as 4 to 6 weeks of age in affected puppies. The dwarfism is characterized by shortened forelimbs that become curved as the dog grows. In puppies, the top of the head may be noticeably dome shaped compared to littermates. A range of eye abnormalities is visible on a veterinary eye exam of which retinal detachment and cataracts are the most common. Carrier dogs do not have skeletal changes but may have mild eye abnormalities, including retinal folds.

Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM) in Labrador Retrievers

Centronuclear myopathy is a hereditary myopathy of Labrador Retrievers characterized by generalized loss of muscle tone and control.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) in Labrador Retrievers

Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) is a neuromuscular disorder in Labrador Retrievers characterized by generalized muscle weakness and fatigue, often induced by exercise.

Copper Toxicosis (Menkes and Wilson diseases)

Copper toxicosis is a metabolic disorder that can cause chronic liver failure and neurological problems that result from deviations in normal levels of copper in the body.

Cystinuria Type I-A in Labrador Retrievers

Cystinuria type I-A is a kidney disorder in which the kidneys are unable to reabsorb cystine, leading to the formation of crystals in the urinary tract, which can cause urinary obstruction, difficulty in passing urine, and presence of blood in the urine.

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is an inherited neurologic disorder of dogs characterized by gradual muscle wasting and loss of coordination typically beginning in the hind limbs.

Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC)

Exercise-induced collapse is a genetic neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness, lack of coordination, and life-threatening collapse after intense exercise in otherwise apparently healthy dogs.

Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK)

Hereditary nasal parakeratosis is an inherited, recessive genetic defect that affects specialized cells of the canine nose, resulting in the formation of a crust with cracks over the nasal area of young dogs.

Hyperuricosuria (HUU)

Hyperuricosuria is an inherited disorder characterized by elevated levels of uric acid in the urine that can lead to the formation of bladder/kidney stones.

Narcolepsy in Labrador Retrievers

Narcolepsy in Labrador Retrievers is a sleeping disorder characterized by daytime sleepiness, fragmented sleep patterns, and sudden transient episodes of muscle weakness or paralysis triggered by play or food. This test detects a causal variant specific to Labrador Retrievers.

Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKDef) in Labrador Retrievers

Pyruvate kinase deficiency in Labrador Retrievers is a chronic, severe hemolytic anemia caused by defective production of the enzyme pyruvate kinase. Signs in affected dogs may include lethargy, low exercise tolerance, and fatigue.

Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD) is an inherited form of late-onset progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) that has been identified in many dog breeds.

Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (SD2) in Labrador Retrievers

Skeletal dysplasia 2 (SD2) is an inherited disorder that causes a mild form of disproportionate dwarfism consisting of short legs with normal body length and width.

Hip and Elbow Dysplasia screening done via Penhip/OFA/genetic history. 

We give a 26 month guarantee in contract stating that if HD is present and surgery is required we will pay vet bills up to the cost of your purchase price. This guarantee does not include environmental, nutritional or injury. For your information on HD and preventative, Please read the following pdf information

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