{"id":950,"date":"2012-02-03T14:51:47","date_gmt":"2012-02-03T14:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?page_id=950"},"modified":"2025-05-07T15:19:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:19:28","slug":"diet-and-exercise-for-labradors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/diet-and-exercise-for-labradors\/","title":{"rendered":"Diet and Exercise For Labradors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Providing the right diet and exercise for your Labrador will help keep them healthy, but it isn&#8217;t always easy to know whether you are doing the right thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page is a hub for everything fitness related for your lovely Labrador, to help keep you both on the healthiest path possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bonnie-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"yellow lab bonnie on a rug\" class=\"wp-image-42220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bonnie-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bonnie-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bonnie-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bonnie.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labrador Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"How to feed a labrador\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-feed-a-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Feed A Labrador<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/feeding-your-labrador-puppy\/\">Feeding Your Labrador Puppy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/best-dog-treats\/\">Best Dog Treats For Labs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/dog-bowls\/\">Best Dog Bowls: Choosing The Right Bowl For Your Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/dog-wont-eat\/\">My Labrador Won&#8217;t Eat His Food Any More<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/greedy-labrador-how-to-slow-down-your-dogs-eating-speed\/\">Slow down your Labrador&#8217;s eating<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/bloat-in-dogs\/\">Bloat In Labradors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/electronic-treat-dispensers\/\">Electronic Treat Dispensers For Labradors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/raw-feeding-for-dogs\/\">Raw Feeding: A Natural Diet For Labradors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/5-dog-food-ingredients-your-labrador-doesnt-need\/\">5 ingredients your Labrador doesn&#8217;t need<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/what-should-my-labrador-drink\/\">What should my Labrador drink<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lab-puppy-sad-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"labrador puppy looking sad\" class=\"wp-image-42221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lab-puppy-sad-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lab-puppy-sad-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lab-puppy-sad-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lab-puppy-sad.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labrador Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"How much should my Labrador weigh\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-much-should-my-labrador-weigh\/\">How Much Should My Labrador Weigh?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Fat labrador\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/fat-labrador\/\">Fat Labrador<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bonnie-cafe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bonnie-cafe.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bonnie-cafe-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labrador Exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"How to exercise your labrador\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-exercise-your-labrador\/\">How To Exercise Your Labrador<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppy-exercise-how-much-is-too-much\/\">Labrador Puppy Exercise: How Much Is Too Much?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/running-with-your-labrador\/\">Running With Your Labrador<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/my-labrador-wont-swim\/\">My Labrador Won&#8217;t Swim!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-exercise-your-naughty-labrador-retriever\/\">Exercising Tips For Owners Of A Naughty Labrador<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/puppymattress.jpg\" alt=\"photo of yellow lab puppy on calming bed with kong knots teddy\" class=\"wp-image-40703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/puppymattress.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/puppymattress-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/puppymattress-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/puppymattress-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Health Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every dog is unique and the information in these articles is just a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any concerns about your Labrador\u2019s health, dietary or exercise needs,&nbsp; do give your vet a ring without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 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