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Answer by Chavi
Submitted on 9/12/2005
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I began to care for a black lab about a year and a half ago after a death of a distant relative. The lab, Keiko, was not taken care of the way my dogs were, but was still very active. I'm not sure he ever saw a vet, but he was loved by his owner very much. He recently has lost the movement in his hind legs, despite the many visits to the vet for checkups while with me. This is not the only problem he has had. The vet has said there is nothing more we can do. He is scheduled to be put to sleep. His quality of life has diminished almost entirely. Regular checkups during his life span may have allowed to live longer. However, he was probably loved way more than may animals are. Thank you for allowing to post this...it is my way of saying goodbye.

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Question by Gina
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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What is the average life expectancy of a Lab? I have a 12 year old black lab, whom we've had from a puppy, and other than slowing down a bit, she is still active and in good health.

Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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The life expectancy is 10-12 years but dogs that are loved, fed well, and get exercise can live longer. Keep her healthy and you can get a few more good years out of her.

Answer by Jimbob
Submitted on 10/6/2004
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Hi yes! My Golden Labrador lived to the ripe old age of 15, more importantly is to maintain a good quality of life for your dog. I had to have mine put to sleep because he could not get up and had frequent strokes, as long as they are healthy and happy thats the main thing, dogs rarely just die of old age but usually from some sort of medical complication along the line.

Answer by lani
Submitted on 1/9/2005
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My brother's dog (Zoot) lived to be 12 and died of a tumor, he could have been with up longer if it was not for that. My dad's dog (Almost) got hurt as a puppy and is 13yrs old today 1/9 and still trys to act like a puppy. He is taken to the vet every 6 months for check up and my dad checks him over every three days. I have a 1 yr old if she lives just as long as them it will be great!!

Answer by zebidee
Submitted on 10/3/2005
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My lab is 15 and is going strong, still goes out for walks twice a day and loves to wander around the garden. He is now having problems with his kidneys, not helped by years of metacam. I cannot reccomend accupuncture enough. Max has it every 4 weeks and it really helps his back legs and sore back. If you love your lab you will find a vet that does this! I truly believe this has given him not only a long life, but a happy and reasonably pain free one too!

Answer by gurtred
Submitted on 10/8/2005
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well i think if u neglect her and let her live her own life she will be happy

Answer by Lifelong lab
Submitted on 3/4/2006
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My lab that I got when I was 8years old actually lived 16 years!!! Keep her moving around, play with her still, even possibly check the food-it may be for the younger adult dogs. My son and I are actually getting a lab puppy soon, and I plan on having him for about the same amount of time also. Good Luck

Answer by Evie
Submitted on 3/13/2006
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I have a one year old lab, my other one died at the age of 14... she was very healthy.

Answer by PANTS
Submitted on 10/8/2006
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i like to eat pants

Answer by Kerry
Submitted on 12/12/2006
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Cosby and Colby are both our family Black Labs one is 14 & the other is 12. They are doing great. We feed them people food as well as dry food and give them vitamins.

Answer by KateNKoal77
Submitted on 1/18/2007
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my dog is 2 years old

Answer by Kyle
Submitted on 3/21/2007
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My black lab lived to be 14. He died about a year a go. R.I.P Bear. I miss you buddy.

Answer by ERIN
Submitted on 4/19/2007
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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A 12 YEAR OLD?

Answer by Mary
Submitted on 4/30/2007
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Our chocolate lab will be 15 years old June, 2007. About the last year or two her hips have slowed her down some, and she has had two bouts with K-nine vertigo (vestibular disorder) that went about as quickly as it came. For the past three years we have given her Cell Advance, Tripleflex and Glycoflex. When Tripleflex was introduced, she showed marked improvement in mobility. Tripleflex is a supplement for humans suffering from joint disease.

Answer by Jerzee
Submitted on 7/20/2007
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I have a black lab that we found ten years ago, and she was old then!!!! She might be 17 or so. She is almost completely deaf, pants heavily, going blind, and walks crooked, but she still begs me to go for walks. She might live a few more months till she gets so old we Have to put her down.

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