Episode 017: Bird Dog First Aid with Dr. Meg

Dr Meg of On Point Veterinary Services, grew up with bird dogs and hunting in Montana. She has a special interest in working dogs. In this episode Dr Meg talks to us about preventative care and why being prepared for injuries in the field is so important. She walks us through putting together our own first aid kit for dogs; what to keep in the truck and what to carry in your vest. She also explains the importance of having a good, working relationship with your veterinarian, to help better prepare yourself and your dog for hunting season. 7:30 About Dr Meg 15:00 Let Bird Dogs be Bird Dogs 18:45 Hunting Alaska 19:35 Hunting Montana 24:00 First Aid Kit in the Truck 27:00 To staple or not to staple 39:30 First Aid in the Field 45:10 Cooling down a dog 55:00 Hunting Dog Hypoglycemia 59:30 Feeding before the hunt 1:00:00 EIC (exercise induced collapse) 1:03:50 Getting a dog to eat and drink on the road/hunt 1:09:40 Hunting with Senior Dogs 1:12:40 Broken and torn toenails 1:18:00 Dog Boots 1:21:45 Cheat Grass 1:24:30 Skunk Spray 1:28:45 Putting together a first aid kit 1:31:25 Inducing vomiting 1:38:50 Dr Meg’s upcoming endeavor --------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount)  Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of any shotgun Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube   Connect with Dr. Meg on Instagram