A Randomized Cross-Over Field Study of Pre-Hydration Strategies in Dogs Tracking in Hot Environments

A Randomized Cross-Over Field Study of Pre-Hydration Strategies in Dogs Tracking in Hot Environments

The objective of this study was to evaluate 4 pre-exercise hydration strategies (oral water, chicken-flavored water, chicken-flavored oral electrolyte solution, and subcutaneous electrolyte solution) in working dogs conducting rigorous tracking operations in hot and arid conditions. In a randomized...

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Main Authors: Greta M. Niedermeyer, Elizabeth Hare, Leslie K. Brunker, Richard A. Berk, Kathleen M. Kelsey, Tracy A. Darling, Jess L. Nord, Kasey K. Schmidt, Cynthia M. Otto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
sports medicine
electrolytes
thermoregulation
working dogs
field study
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2020.00292/full

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