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Whether you have Labrador Retriever or a simple pooch as your hunter dog, it is important that you pay attention to the health of your canine hunting companion just like the way you maintain your bow or your rifle.

Always keep your dog’s health in shape. Like humans, they too feel the excruciating pain when walking with an njured leg. Other than their sense of smell, the dog’s legs are vital in hunting so that they could be an efficient animal companion.

The dog’s eye is susceptible to foreign materials especially during the game. If you think your dog’s eye is irritated, simply open the lid and flush it using a saline. Use cotton to doff the irritant.

Dogs too can experience heat stress. Check from time to time if your dog is panting too much or shows signs of exhaustion. Keep your pet cool by giving him enough water and let the animal rest for a few minutes or so.

Your dog will be one of the best companions that you could have during the whole course of your hunting session. If you think that you should bring along with you a set of first aid kit for you just in case an accident happen, you must also bring along a first aid kit for your canine pal as well. Here are a list of things that you should bring with you so you can treat your dog just in case anything happens while you are hunting.

• Dispenser and Saline
• Roll of gauze and adhesive tapes
• Cotton balls and cotton swabs
• Betadine ointment
• Rectal Thermometer
• antibiotic ointment

If you are not sure what to bring, ask your veterinarian instead.