Best First Aid Tips for Bird Dogs in the Field

An excellent write up by veteran dog handler Bob West posted to Gun Dog Magazine December 17, 2013.  

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Best First Aid Tips for Bird Dogs in the Field

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"With bird seasons well underway, this is a good time for suggestions on how to deal with those emergencies you’re bound to encounter in the field.

Let’s first talk about vital signs and how to check your dog’s pulse, temperature and breathing rate, as well as what’s normal in each case. I suggest you read this and then practice on your dog; you’ll gain confidence, accuracy and have a better idea of what’s normal for your dog at different levels of activity............

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