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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, Gear Review, Hearing Protection

GEAR REVIEW: Two seasons with the Alclair EXP Pro

Hunting Dogs, Gear Review, Hearing Protection

If you’re a hunter or recreational shooter and not actively considering hearing protection, it’s time to step it up. We’re a quarter of the way through the 21st century, folks, and hearing loss from gunfire is not only preventable, it’s trending towards uncool.

Hunting Dogs, Gear Review, Hearing Protection

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 stud 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

FAQs

We're hunters and hunting dog owners just like you. Every verified 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 helps quantify the extent to which each vet in our network is invested in the sporting dog community. 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.
The Hunt.Vet Score is not a grade, review or endorsement, and it’s not on a 10-point scale. Rather, it’s our way to help you choose a sporting dog veterinarian that most closely aligns with your needs and the services you’re looking for.
The Hunt.Vet Score is built around an algorithm that you helped create. Our survey questions integrate crowd-sourced feedback directly from the sporting dog community as to the qualities they seek most in their veterinarian.
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. We've personally known many veterinarians who didn't hunt or didn't own sporting breeds that would be excellent doctors for your hunting dogs.
COMING SOON! 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.
Definitely. 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, out to 150 miles.
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.