r/Wirehaired_pointers

Hunting our dogs, especially early season, can put them in conflict with snakes. Inspired by a recent snakebite post I thought I'd summarize the expert advice.

- Do put your dog through a snake avoidance clinic

- Do rush your dog to a vet after an envenomation

- Do not give NSAIDs or Steroids, either can make things worse

- Both can kill your dog

- Do not give Benadryl, it doesn't help unless there's a rare allergic reaction to the venom

- The vaccine is not recommended and there's some evidence it may increase risk of that allergic reaction

Give the NSS website a look and get on their Facebook page so you can get urgent support from experts. Follow the posting and commenting rules.

The website:

https://www.nationalsnakebitesupport.org/

The Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19SdNS3BVZ/

While you're planning a hunting trip, look up vets with antivenom and call them before going to verify it's actually in hand. Save the contact info of the closest vet with antivenom and the closest 24/7 vet with antivenom.

A website to help find vets with antivenin:

https://veterinarysnakebite911.com/antivenin-locator/

We're excited to let you know that we're celebrating the Cocker Spaniel on the AKC's Facebook page, Instagram Stories, and website today! Our Breed of the Day series highlights a different breed Monday - Friday to educate our followers on AKC-recognized breeds. While this sub is always for the Cocker Spaniel fans, we're loving all of the anecdotes about this wonderful breed on our posts.

Today my 15 month old GWP took his NA test with NAVHDA and scored a 105/Prize 1. I am really proud of him and how well he did! Good luck to anyone that is taking any of their tests soon!

Hey all, hoping you might be able to point me in the right direction 😀 any ideas on what this little fella might be? Adoption agency thought irish wolf hound, ive been leaning more toward airedale mix, then I stumbled on wirehaird pointers. Hes apprx 6 months old and 40lbs. Let me know what you think or if you have another suggestion. Many thanks!

He's now 3.5 months old and loves frozen morning walks in New Zealand

She got to swim for 5 days straight in the Washougal River (Washington). She was very tired when we returned home. We humans got river walking shoes and spent the week swimming and wading with her. 🥰

Moved to Texas from my home state of Wyoming to get a post college change of pace. Missing my little girl Rory. Originally meant to be my sister's dog, I kinda stole her.

Also sidenote: Is it normal for this breed to have strange vocalizations? Cause when she is needy she does her best chewbacca impression.

Boudain got his first pool.