Sporting Dog Season

Get Your Sporting Dogs Checked By a Castle Rock Veterinarian

Hunting season is almost here. Have you gotten your hunting dogs checked by our Castle Rock veterinarian yet?

Why To Have Your Dog Checked Before Hunting Season

As hunting season comes, it's natural to gather your equipment and supplies. But have you checked your sporting dogs' health? Just as the start of the season changes your routine, it can be a big change for your dog. Many hunting dogs relax in the off season, then start the new hunting season overweight due to reduced exercise. An overweight dog can injure themselves on a hunt. 

Two months before hunting season, our vet recommends increasing your pet's exercise regimen. This provides ample time to shed weight and increase endurance before the season begins. 

Hunting increases sporting dogs' exposure to pests. Dogs may benefit from booster shots for tick-borne diseases and topical flea medication. 

Schedule a Vet Checkup in Castle Rock 

Sporting animals are much more active than house dogs, so it is important to protect their health before they get injured. The best way to do this is to have your pet checked out by our vet serving Castle Rock. We will weigh your dog, take blood and urine samples, and perform a comprehensive health check. 

If your pet is overweight, we can provide diet and exercise advice to help you trim down your dog before hunting season begins. If your dog need shots or topical flea and tick medication, we will provide the right products for your pet based on breed, weight, and age. 

You may be interested in learning basic sporting pet first aid care, in case your pet is injured in the field. Our vet will demonstrate this care, because we want your pets to stay healthy and happy on their next hunt. 

While we can provide treatment for hunting injuries, we would rather prevent them from happening in the first place. Make an appointment for your dogs by completing the form on our website or calling our veterinary practice at  720-477-2401. We look forward to seeing you!