Chestnut Hills Labradors

09/17/2023

Where have my brother and sister gone? I'm so lonesome.

08/22/2023

These faces are just so dang cute!
1 yellow boy is available. 🥰🥰🥰
How can you say no to these little faces. If we could keep them all, we would. There so dang adorable

08/18/2023

Why can't I come out an play?
I will be a very very good boy!!

08/11/2023

Our 7/11 litter. 1 month old today!
If you look close, you'll see sissy in the background

08/10/2023

First Meal...

07/27/2023

So we have a little surprise here at Chestnut hilll!!!

We have 3 little babies born on July 11th.
2 yellows boys
An 1 black girl!!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

07/17/2023

Sue Sommer, Thanks for the photo of DeeDee!

07/17/2023

I'm so thankful that my family doesn't forget me.

Please read.

07/11/2023

Lol DeeDee is not amused with all the excitement going on in the house

07/03/2023

She finally arrived last night at 9:30pm
I LOVE HER!

06/26/2023

Chestnut Hills newest puppy is due to arrive on July 1st. Thanks to my grandson Jordan Flannery and breeder Kate Gilles & Colton McCray for making this all possible! I'm so excited to work with her in conformation, obedience, hunt test.

She needs a name. Any suggestions?

04/27/2023

It bone day for the pups......an cat at Chestnut Hill ❤️🤎❤️

04/20/2023

Opal said the dog show life is rough
❤️❤️❤️

04/14/2023

Happy Birthday "baby" sister. Wish I could be there to help you celebrate! Have a fantastic day!
Love You

04/10/2023

Introducing our newest member to the Chestnut Hill Family.

Opal (Everso's Pistals N Perals) took 4th in the puppy B Match today at the Labrador Retriever Club of Potomac

(The biggest stand alone Labrador Retriever Specialty)

03/11/2023

Dr. Roy Madigan, a veterinarian, and the principal scientist in the Canine Chagas Treatment Study.

We felt it imperative to share with our clients, and our community, the surprising information we learned.

Chagas disease is a parastic disease that is spread by kissing bugs. Similar to heartworm disease, animals can become infected with Chagas if they're bitten by, or ingest, a kissing bug.

The symptoms of Chagas can show up in a variety of ways. For less severe cases, lethargy, decreased appetite and weight loss may present. In more severe cases, you may see fluid in the abdomen, heart failure, vomiting, and unfortunately, sudden death.

Dr. Madigan estimates that up to 23% of companion dogs in Texas currently are positive for Chagas (compared to about 3.3% that are heartworm positive).

Chagas tends to attack the heart tissue, and is a progressive disease. The most common symptom seen when this happens is arrhythmia. It is also known to attack the brain.

Testing for Chagas is not common. The pet owner usually has to seek it out. There is currently a reliable test called "ELISA" that costs around $120.00. Dr. Madigan tells us that by next year, a new version will be available that will cost around $35.00 and will include a heartworm test. It will be readily available to all veterinary practices. They are currently awaiting approval from the FDA.

The treatment for Chagas is in a pill form and lasts for 12 months. Dr. Madigan reports that while it is 100% effective, it does not fix the harm that has already been done to the body by the parasite.

Our best defense against Chagas is preventative action. Pyrethroid insecticides will kill kissing bugs. Oral flea and tick medicine will kill Chagas.

If you see your pet with a kissing bug, do not squish the bug. Use a plastic baggie to capture it (don't touch it!) and contact https://kissingbug.tamu.edu/contact/ for instructions on how to submit it for testing.

It takes up to three weeks for a pet to test positive after exposure to Chagas, so don't immediately get your pet tested.

It is not only dogs who get Chagas. Cats also are affected. Chagas is the number one cause of seizures in cats.

Humans can also get Chagas. If your pet tests positive, every pet in the house should be tested, as well as all humans.

Antibodies are not effective at preventing reinfection, so a vaccine is not an option. Researchers are currently working to develop a slow-release injectible to protect pets.

Our takeaways:

*Chagas is impacting more pets than most people know. If your pet is showing unusual symptoms, ask your veterinarian to test them for Chagas. The sooner it is detected, the better off your pet will fare.

*Chagas is a treatable disease.

*Be aware of your enviroment. Keep your yard clean. Turn off outdoor lighting. Bring pets inside at night. Remove piles of rocks, leaves or wood near your home. Keep vegetation trimmed regularly. If you find a kissing bug, submit it for testing.

*If your pet tests positive for Chagas, test ALL your pets. Also, test all humans in the house.

For more information, please visit https://kissingbug.tamu.edu and www.vidapharmacal.com

03/10/2023

We are happy to see that the food we have fed for the past 20 years is not on this list.

Thank you American Natural Premium for making such an excellent pet food. An putting our pets health first.

If you would like any further information on American Natural Premium please contact
MillerHillPetProducts.com
Or Brittany at 210-307-7883 (text or call)

01/11/2023

We had a wonderful time at the Glen Rose dog show. Jax unfortunately wasn't able to show much this weekend as he cut open his paw pad :( .
Milo on the other hand showed his little Heart out an love it and it was his very first show. He didn't get any love from the Judges but that's ok.

01/05/2023

We forgot to introduce our newest little one.

Chestnut Hills Sonny Get Mommas Gun

This is Milo (Jax × Annie last litter)
Milo was the only pup in his litter.
This little guy is only 6 months as of Dec 30t

01/05/2023

I don't think Annie is comfortable at all🤣🤣🤣.

Can we say SPOILED ❤❤

12/30/2022

Jax says "It's so tough being spoiled".🥰🥰

12/29/2022

Silly Jax's like to sleep under the bed instead of on top of the bed🤣🤣

12/08/2022

Happy 1 Birthday
(Annie × Jax Babies)

Jack jack, Cooper,Moose and Zues

12/01/2022

Mr. Cooper and baby Milo playing so nicely. 🥰🥰🥰 Cooper is doing so well with his training and loves having his younger brother to play with.

11/10/2022

We have a 11 months old puppy available. He is a sweet boy an perfect for someone who is very active. He is the perfect hiking and swimming buddy.

UPDATE!!! COOPER HAS FOUND HIS NEW FOREVER HOME

10/20/2022

Silly Gunner

10/18/2022

10/15/2022

Happy Fall Ya'll

(When pumpkin season starts all the dogs get there own small pumpkins ❤❤❤)

(Gunner and Kitty Bear)