Getting your dog’s diet right can reduce the risk of injury and enhance its performance in the field — vet Harvey Carruthers provides a diet plan
Health
How do I treat my gundog’s broken toenails?
What is the best way to deal with my Labrador’s broken toe nails? Whenever I let my dog’s get too long, they split and crack.
Who should be judging field trials?
Judging field trials: Amid growing concern over the consistency of judging field trials Jeremy Hunt wonders if it’s time for a new structure?
Can you find good homes for gun dog pups?
Find good homes for gun dog pups: I want to make sure I find good homes for gun dog pups from my lab.
Is my 10 year-old Labrador getting canine dementia?
My ten year-old Labrador is displaying some curious behaviour, he seems to be getting lost in the house and garden, and sometimes fails to respond to his name and commands.
Will my gundog puppy be free from infection?
I’ve read about a problem labs can suffer from that causes them to collapse.
Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?
In the past I have fed tripe and meat mine with a plain biscuit mixer and had good results.
Blood transfusions for gun dogs?
How far should you go to save the life of your most loyal shooting companion? This dilemma was faced by Leicestershire farmer, Peter Hornbuckle, when his cocker spaniel gundog collapsed one Sunday morning.
How to treat gundog allergies
Harvey Carruthers discusses some of the most common skin allergies in dogs and the best way to treat them