Glucose (blood sugar) is the major source of metabolic energy in our canine athletes. The brain and red blood cells depend on glucose as their sole source of energy whereas many of the other body… 
October, in all her hues of autumn foliage, is a glorious time for travel to distant destinations for chasing birds with bird dogs. Two years ago I made my annual trip to southern Idaho to…
Thanks to Shawn K. Wayment, DVM for putting this First Aid Kit together for us! The following is a list of the things that I personally carry in my field dog first aid kit. Rarely…
As we approach the Dog Days of Summer, remember to be judicious about training your bird dogs during the intense heat of the day. Exercise and muscular activity can rapidly drive our bird dog’s body…
What it is: Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) is a very contagious virus in the Influenza A family that is closely related to the Equine Influenza A strain. It has been proposed that the equine virus…
