Burnout does not happen because veterinarians are weak, unmotivated, or insufficiently resilient. It happens because intelligent, driven people enter a profession that constantly asks for (and expects) more emotional labor, availability, and personal sacrifice than most humans can sustainably give.

For decades, a blanket recommendation for sterilizing dogs at a very young age has been presented as a universal good. Yet for those of us who live and work alongside canine athletes, the cracks in that narrative have become harder to ignore.

For decades, a blanket recommendation for sterilizing dogs at a very young age has been presented as a universal good. Yet for those of us who live and work alongside canine athletes, the cracks in that narrative have become harder to ignore.

If you live and breathe hunting birds over pointing dogs out West, Dr. Meg of On Point Veterinary Services in Hamilton, Montana is a kindred spirit.

If you’re an avid waterfowl hunter and fan of retrieving breeds, you’re in good company with Dr. Kade Grende.

An avid uplander, Dr. Hunter Rung was one of our very first verified veterinarians and a big supporter of the Hunt.Vet mission to connect the sporting dog community with veterinarians who understand the needs of canine athletes.

CBD can bring owners their dog back. Not always in a miraculous way, but by improving appetite, reducing discomfort, and restoring a little spark in older dogs.

Despite its track record of clearing up diarrhea rapidly,  in recent years many veterinarians have been re-examining metronidazole. What we’ve learned has pushed it further down the list of treatments.

It’s ‘bout time we start treating our ears with the same care and respect that we give to our dogs, and fortunately hearing protection has never been easier to achieve than today.

An avid waterfowl hunter and lover of retrieving breeds, Dr. Barton was one of our very first verified veterinarians and a big supporter of the Hunt.Vet mission to connect the sporting dog community with doctors who understand the unique needs of canine athletes.

Dr. Maples breaks down what makes her field-ready first aid kits different from the rest. Instead of cramming a bag full of rarely used items, she focused on essentials—tools and supplies a hunter could realistically deploy when minutes matter.

As Dr. Lobos summarized, it’s not about replacing traditional care — it’s about expanding the toolkit. And for those of us who depend on our dogs in the field, every tool that helps them stay healthy, mobile, and eager to hunt is worth exploring.