CT Appendicitis Protocol for evaluation of appendicitis. For all other concerns related to the bowel, it is best to order a CT Abd/Pelvis with IV and oral. contrast. If IV contrast is contraindicated, CT Abd/Pelvis with oral contrast will suffice.
Life Span: 12 to 16 years. 1  The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the so-called bully breeds often labeled a pit bull. In fact, pit bull isn't a breed, but a term used to describe the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
A black lab has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. Factors that may influence a black lab's life span include common diseases and ailments and the animal's general health. Black labs are part of a larger group of dogs called Labrador Retrievers, which are originally from Newfoundland. These dogs are popular and make good dogs for active families. An average lifespan for the black lab is 10 to 12 years. Some factors play a large role in determining how long the animal lives, including common diseases and issues among black labs.