Hunting Dog Articles

Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Canine Athlete, Summer Training, Hot Weather, Vaccines, Rattlesnakes Seth Bynum, DVM Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Canine Athlete, Summer Training, Hot Weather, Vaccines, Rattlesnakes Seth Bynum, DVM

Rattlesnake vaccine for hunting dogs: A veterinarian's perspective

For gun dog owners, few moments are more gut-wrenching than those following a snakebite. Encounters with rattlesnakes are fraught with fear and chaos as hunters rush to triage their dog and face the prospect of a life-threatening reaction.

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Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Canine Athlete, Summer Training, Hot Weather Seth Bynum, DVM Hunting Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Canine Athlete, Summer Training, Hot Weather Seth Bynum, DVM

How do you deal with hunting dogs in the heat?

Canine athletes are incredibly efficient metabolic machines that can create tremendous amounts of heat while burning energy. It’s a physiological trait that helps them achieve impressive feats of athleticism, but in hot ambient temperatures it can also become a liability.

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The hunting dog community wants veterinarians who are pragmatic, empathic, and have a sound understanding of and appreciation for working dogs. We also want a vet who is willing to take time to listen to the unique needs of those of us who share our lives with canine athletes. Check out our Five Essential Qualities Hunting Dog Owners Seek in a Veterinarian.

Sporting dog enthusiasts are also seeking specialized services to keep their canine companions in top condition:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • OFA and PennHip Certification

  • Nutrition Consultations

  • 24/7 Emergency Services

  • Canine Massage

  • Behavior Consultations

  • Sports Medicine

  • Fear Free Handling

  • Vaccine Titers

  • Puppy Tail Docking and Dew Claws

  • After-Hours Emergency Services

  • Underwater Treadmill

  • Therapeutic Cold Laser

  • Rattlesnake Vaccine and Antivenin