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“Do you know a good hunting dog veterinarian where I live?”

That’s one of the most common questions we get asked in person when we meet fellow hunting dog enthusiasts. It’s a question that underscores the need for a solid relationship between bird hunters, the dogs they depend on, and the veterinarians who care for them. It’s also the inspiration for this project…. READ MORE

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Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Senior Dog, Euthanasia

How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye to your hunting dog?

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Senior Dog, Euthanasia

One of the hardest parts of welcoming hunting dogs into our hearts and lives is the lamentably short time we share with them. No matter how many years you spend together, irrespective of the volumes of memories forged in the field or blind, it’s a universally shared sentiment that you’ve been robbed of time when they’ve reached the end of the road.

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Senior Dog, Euthanasia

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Field Care, DIY, First Aid, Nutrition, Garmin, Dog Food

7 proven tips to help you pull off an epic bird hunting road trip

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Field Care, DIY, First Aid, Nutrition, Garmin, Dog Food

Few outdoor pursuits fuel the desire for a road trip more than bird hunting. With an incredible diversity of species and habitat, there’s hardly a better way to sample all the wingshooting options this country offers than loading up the dogs and hitting the open road.

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Field Care, DIY, First Aid, Nutrition, Garmin, Dog Food

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Field Care, Porcupine, DIY, First Aid

How to handle a porcupine encounter with your hunting dog

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Field Care, Porcupine, DIY, First Aid

Most porcupine encounters can be managed with a bit of common sense and some basic tools. However, there are times when it’s much safer, more effective, and less stressful to seek help from a veterinarian. Knowing when to channel your DIY tendencies and when to tap out and seek a professional can make a difference in the outcome of a porcupine encounter.

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Field Care, Porcupine, DIY, First Aid

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Puppies, First Dog, Stud Dog, Reproduction

Three bad (but common) reasons to sire your male hunting dog

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Puppies, First Dog, Stud Dog, Reproduction

For some, the idea of having their male hunting dog sire a litter seems like a good way to preserve that emotional bond and carry it into the future. For others, it’s a well-meaning but misguided attempt to create a carbon copy of their cherished companion.

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Puppies, First Dog, Stud Dog, Reproduction

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Puppies, First Dog

Three things you should know before getting your first hunting dog

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Puppies, First Dog

While I have no regrets about the pups I’ve welcomed into my home over the years, I’ve seen many unfortunate situations in my career where new sporting dog owners didn’t do their homework. You owe it to yourself—and to your future dog—to learn from a few of these mistakes.

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Puppies, First Dog

FAQs

We're hunters and hunting dog owners just like you. Every veterinarian and clinic in the Hunt.Vet network undergoes extensive vetting (see what we did there?)to ensure they have the skillset and expertise demanded by the sporting dog community. The accreditation process involves a detailed survey, and each application is personally reviewed by our team before a veterinarian is approved. Based on the veterinarian's level of expertise, they'll receive an individualized Hunt.Vet Score that indicates just how much expertise they offer to the hunting dog community.
We're glad you asked. The Hunt.Vet Score associated with each search result shows just how qualified or experienced each veterinarian is. The higher the number, the more likely the veterinarian is to hunt, own hunting dogs and bring an extensive skillset in sporting dog medicine to the table.
A lower Hunt.Vet Score doesn't mean they're not qualified. They wouldn't show up in the search results at all if that was the case. I've personally known many veterinarians who didn't hunt or didn't own sporting breeds that would be excellent pet doctors for your hunting dogs.
We'd gladly share our algorithms, but we're pretty sure the dog ate them.
As a Hunt.Vet member, absolutely. We've pooled together some of our most experienced hunting dog vets for a quick consultation or advice by our virtual chat. Learn more
Absolutely. The services provided by the veterinarians in our network are not exclusive to hunting dogs. Check out the advanced search option and locate and filter the results based on the specific services your dog requires.
Absolutely. There's not much else we'd rather do than share a day in the field or blind with good dogs. It's nothing short of a miracle that we even made time to get this project off the ground.