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
  


• (03:29) - - Dr. Jason’s Background
  


• (05:13) - - Heat and Hydration for Hunting Dogs
  


• (07:58) - - How Does Water Help A Dog Cool Off? (Cold over Quantity)
  


• (10:31) - - How Prevent Your Dog From Overheating
  


• (12:48) - - What are signs to look for before your dog has a heat stroke/overheats
  


• (14:19) - - What does a dog having a heat stoke act like?
  


• (15:20) - - Feeding Around Training and Work
  


• (17:44) - - Nutrition for Dogs (Do they need food for a work day?)
  


• (19:59) - - How to recognize harmful water for your dog (Blue Green algae)
  


• (25:34) - - Ear Infections in Dogs
  


• (26:48) - - Tips on How to Prevent Ear Infections in Dogs
  


• (35:09) - - Snake Safety around Dogs
  


• (35:54) - - Most Common Venomous Snakes Dogs Experience
  


• (39:08) - - What To Do If Your Dog Gets Bit By Venomous Snake
  


• (42:25) - - What To Carry in Your Dog Safety Kit (Summer Edition)
  


• (45:14) - - Outro