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Coats:
Fleece coats are moderately curly, and long. They require little grooming until the puppy reaches between eight and fourteen months, at which time the
adult coat replaces the puppy coat. Since the puppy coat does not shed, it must be stripped out completely to prevent matting. During the change from puppy
to adult coat, your labradoodle must be brushed thoroughly each week.

Wool coats are very easy to care for and require little weekly care, especially if regular grooming is performed. Clipping 2-3 times per year depending on
preference and a complete monthly brush out will usually keep a wool-coated labradoodle free of mats.

Face:
Hair around the muzzle should be kept trimmed, especially around the mouth and chin (this will keep food in the dish and not on the labradoodle and in the
home). Hair should be kept trimmed around the eyes for clear vision and eye health.

Ears:
Special attention should be paid to the health of your labradoodle's ears. Hair can grow in the ear canal and needs to be plucked. To improve air flow and
reduce the risk of ear infections, hair should be shaved around the ear canal opening and kept short on the neck.

Feet/Nails: Nails should be trimmed year round and hair around the bottom of the pads should be trimmed. Snow balls up around the bottom of the feet
and in between the pads, so keeping the hair trimmed keeps your labradoodle and your home cleaner.

Teeth: To keep your labradoodle's teeth shiny, free of tartar and bright white, raw meaty bones are recommended. Bones must never be cooked!

Bathing: Your labradoodle requires little to no bathing. Even when covered in mud, if your labradoodle's coat is left to dry, the mud will fall out or can
easily be brushed out. If you do bathe your labradoodle, shampoo should be squeezed through the coat, not rubbed, and then rinsed thoroughly. Your
labradoodle should then be allowed to air dry completely before brushing.

Grooming preferences: Whether you keep your labradoodle trimmed short or long and free-flowing is a matter of personal preference and
circumstances.

If your dog has ingested a substance that you suspect is toxic, your first step is to identify the substance.
Call the Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435. May be a $45 fee. It needs to be determined if the substance is caustic. Do not induce vomiting if
you suspect or know that the substance is caustic! In most cases if the substance is not toxic the immediate treatment is to induce vomiting. If the dog is
showing signs of shock, lethargy or is confusing or having seizures, do not induce vomiting. In ALL poisoning cases, seek veterinary care immediately!
Vomiting is only a temporary fix, to allow you enough time to get your pet to a vet!

How To Induce Vomiting (Read the above information before you do this)
To induce vomiting, give orally, one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac, or two teaspoons of Hydrogen Peroxide. Reaction
should be almost immediate.

Foods
Chocolate
Onions
Xylitol sugar-alcohol sweetener (gums & candy)
Garlic (ok in moderation)
Macadamia nuts
Pear, peach, apricots & plum pits
Apple core pits & seeds
Potato peelings and green looking potatoes
Rhubarb leaves
Moldy/spoiled foods
Alcohol
Yeast dough
Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)
Hops (used in home brewing)
Tomato leaves & stems (green parts)
Broccoli (in large amounts)
Raisins and grapes
Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars