Next to having a dog killed by a passing car, there is probably no worse feeling for a bird dog owner than having the hunting dog he paid dearly for, trained, raised carefully and conditioned to loud noises, come crawling into your vest at the first gun shot on opening morning. If this sounds like a personal story, it is. It was devastating and never resolved. Craig Doherty … [Read more...]
Editorial – Hunting dogs need vets, too
Awareness for the roles of companion animal veterinarians in multi-species or mixed practices is increasing. Veterinarians hiring new associates will find this article valuable. Chuck Johnson references the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Ft Collins, CO. He presents a set of questions for working dog owners to use in the process of choosing … [Read more...]