Hunting Dog Articles
Have a vet to add to the list of trusted sporting dog veterinarians? We’d love your recommendation. Crowdsourcing and sharing your feedback is the only way this project works. Help us promote those vets who have the mindset and skillset our community needs for our canine athletes.
When should you spay/neuter your hunting dog (or should you at all)?
For decades, veterinarians have uniformly promoted early spay and neuter as a solution to managing the pet population. While effective at controlling unwanted pregnancies and preventing some reproductive diseases, this strategy brings its own unique set of consequences that are seldom discussed with dog owners.
Proper hunting dog conditioning is a year ‘round pursuit
Maintaining peak physical condition in our hunting dogs is a year-round pursuit, not an activity confined to the week before opening day. Hunting dogs are similar to human athletes in that their bodies require training and conditioning to constantly perform at the highest level.
What’s the best way to keep your hunting dog hydrated?
With so much discussion about dog food, it’s easy to forget just how important hydration is in the nutrition of canine athletes. Water performs myriad functions in the bodies of performance animals, from lubricating joints to enhancing nutrient uptake in muscles.