Protect Your Pointer from the Summer Heat

ByMike

Pointers are tough, but it doesn’t take long for heat to get to any dog. We all need to be careful during the hot summer months. Dehydration can quickly become life-threatening, so making sure your dog always has plenty of fresh water is extremely important. But, there are several other things you should also do (and not do) to protect your Pointer from the summer heat. For example, if you leave him outside for more than a few minutes, make sure he has a nice shady spot to stay cool in. You can also time his daily runs or walks so they’re early in the morning or late in the evening, when the temperature is a bit cooler than mid-afternoon.

Make Sure Your Pointer’s Car Rides are Safe

ByDiane

Countless studies show that when a car’s occupants are strapped in securely, they’re much more likely to be able to walk away if there’s an accident. By now, we’ve all had it drummed into our heads, and in fact, in most places it’s illegal to not wear seat belts. But how many of us think about this in the context of our dogs riding in our cars?

Protect Your Pointer on Cold Winter Days and Nights

ByMike

There’s no doubt about it, my Pointer is a hunting dog. That’s why I got him, and he does a great job. We go out almost every weekend during hunting season, and he’s in great condition from running through the brush and woods after birds. He’s big, tough and strong. But I still have to be careful with him during the cold days we have during winter.

Feeding Your Pointer

ByDonna

I’ve had lots of dogs during my life, and I’m here to tell you, there’s not many things you can do for your dog that are more important than feeding him healthy, wholesome, nutritious food. Balanced, complete nutrition is an essential requirement for your Pointer to enjoy an active, healthy life.

Arthritis in Pointers

ByMike

I hunt with my Pointer every weekend during hunting season, and I love my dog because he helps me bag so many more birds. I also appreciate the way I don’t have to coddle him like some of those smaller dogs seem to need. However, I do sometimes worry about the stress and strain hunting places on my dog’s joints. After all, he’s running through woods and underbrush on uneven ground all day long while we’re out in the field.