Ep. 677 - Retriever Safety Pt 1: Summer Training

Hosts Dr. Jerad Henson and Nathan Ratchford sit down with veterinarian and hunter Dr. Jason Robinson for a timely conversation on summer training safety. This Ducks Unlimited Podcast episode covers essential precautions for keeping your retriever healthy in the heat, including hydration, water quality, and common warm-weather hazards.

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• (00:00) - - Intro
• (05:47) - - Dr. Jason’s Background
• (07:31) - - Heat and Hydration for Hunting Dogs
• (10:16) - - How Does Water Help A Dog Cool Off? (Cold over Quantity)
• (12:49) - - How Prevent Your Dog From Overheating
• (15:06) - - What are signs to look for before your dog has a heat stroke/overheats
• (16:37) - - What does a dog having a heat stoke act like?
• (17:38) - - Feeding Around Training and Work
• (20:02) - - Nutrition for Dogs (Do they need food for a work day?)
• (22:17) - - How to recognize harmful water for your dog (Blue Green algae)
• (27:52) - - Ear Infections in Dogs
• (29:06) - - Tips on How to Prevent Ear Infections in Dogs
• (37:27) - - Snake Safety around Dogs
• (38:12) - - Most Common Venomous Snakes Dogs Experience
• (41:26) - - What To Do If Your Dog Gets Bit By Venomous Snake
• (44:43) - - What To Carry in Your Dog Safety Kit (Summer Edition)
• (47:32) - - Outro