Ep. 677 - Retriever Safety Pt 1: Summer Training

DUCKS UNLIMITED NATION TRIP AUCTION!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.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: [email protected] (00:00) - - Intro (02:10) - - Dr. Jason’s Background (03:54) - - Heat and Hydration for Hunting Dogs (06:39) - - How Does Water Help A Dog Cool Off? (Cold over Quantity) (09:12) - - How Prevent Your Dog From Overheating (11:29) - - What are signs to look for before your dog has a heat stroke/overheats (13:00) - - What does a dog having a heat stoke act like? (14:01) - - Feeding Around Training and Work (16:25) - - Nutrition for Dogs (Do they need food for a work day?) (18:40) - - How to recognize harmful water for your dog (Blue Green algae) (24:15) - - Ear Infections in Dogs (25:29) - - Tips on How to Prevent Ear Infections in Dogs (33:50) - - Snake Safety around Dogs (34:35) - - Most Common Venomous Snakes Dogs Experience (37:49) - - What To Do If Your Dog Gets Bit By Venomous Snake (41:06) - - What To Carry in Your Dog Safety Kit (Summer Edition) (43:55) - - Outro DUCKS UNLIMITED NATION TRIP AUCTION!