From the Field – Boyt Blog

BASIC FIELD FIRST AID FOR HUNTING DOGS
BASIC FIELD FIRST AID FOR HUNTING DOGS
  What Every Sporting Dog Owner Should Know Before Heading into the Field   Few things are more exciting than watching a good hunting dog do what it was bred... Read more...
Six Essential Steps to Prepare Your Puppy for Field Training
Six Essential Steps to Prepare Your Puppy for Field Training
Are you wondering what to do with your puppy before formal field training begins? The weeks leading up to formal training are critical for building a foundation. By introducing these... Read more...
Head Into the Field with Boyt
Head Into the Field with Boyt
Hunting Season is Here! Before heading out into the field, take some time to go through your gear and review your state's regulations. At Boyt, we have put together a... Read more...
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A Little Bit of Luck and a Few Tears; A Lifetime Affair with Pronghorn
A Little Bit of Luck and a Few Tears; A Lifetime Affair with Pronghorn For the last 38 years, Tony Caligiuri has chased antelope across prairies and mountain ridges. Some... Read more...
FIELD & STREAM X GOKEY - PRESS RELEASE
FIELD & STREAM X GOKEY - PRESS RELEASE
The Field & Stream x Gokey Collection brings together Gokey's unmatched leather craftsmanship and Field & Stream's legacy as the most trustworthy guide for outdoor enthusiasts. Each design draws on... Read more...
Boyt H Series Hard sided Gun Cases Outdoor Quest TV Testimonial
Boyt H Series Hard sided Gun Cases Outdoor Quest TV Testimonial
Boyt H Series Hard sided Gun Cases Outdoor Quest TV Testimonial Read more...
Mud River Dog Products for the Perfect Summer Adventure
Mud River Dog Products for the Perfect Summer Adventure
Traveling with Dogs During the Summer: Summer is the perfect time for outdoor adventures and exploring new places with your canine hunting partner this year. However, traveling with dogs during... Read more...
Paralysis: Dogs in the Woods at High Risk
Paralysis: Dogs in the Woods at High Risk
Paralysis: Dogs in the Woods at High Risk Coonhound paralysis (a.k.a. ‘polyradiculoneuritis’) is a neurologic condition resulting in progressive paralysis. Any dog is susceptible and those who spend time in... Read more...
Dehydration in the Working Dog
Dehydration in the Working Dog
Die Hard Work Ethic is Hard to Tame: Dehydration in the Working Dog A focused, hard-working dog is priceless no matter the type of work: military, police, rescue/recovery, hunting, field... Read more...
Environmental Hazard: Rattlesnake Venom
Environmental Hazard: Rattlesnake Venom
Rattlesnake Venom Any pet or person who is in snake habitat is a potential bite victim; snake bites that transmit venom are dangerous for many creatures. Venomous snakes are present... Read more...
Mosquitoes Spread Disease to Dogs: What You Need-to-Know About Heartworms
Mosquitoes Spread Disease to Dogs: What You Need-to-Know About Heartworms
Mosquitoes Spread Disease to Dogs: What You Need-to-Know About Heartworms What is a heartworm? Does my pet have worms in her heart? Yes - in fact, heartworm infection is caused... Read more...
The Yukon
The Yukon
Go on a hunting adventure with Tony through the Yukon. Experience moose calls by hand, captivating scenery, and bagging a big bull and bonus rams.  https://youtu.be/uhxmh8Zaeek Read more...
Part II: Burn Wounds, Freezing Cold
Part II: Burn Wounds, Freezing Cold
Burn Wounds, Part II: Freezing Cold Extreme cold may lead to thermal burns of skin, muscle, or bone and supporting tissues. Similar to heat burns, tissue damage from cold has... Read more...
Part I: Burn Wounds, Scalding Hot
Part I: Burn Wounds, Scalding Hot
Scalding Hot: Burn Wounds Burn injuries can occur in and around the home or as a result of a natural disaster. While accidents do happen, the prevention of these injuries... Read more...
Canine Camping: 8 Tips for Health, Safety, and Fun
Canine Camping: 8 Tips for Health, Safety, and Fun
Canine Camping: 8 Tips for Health, Safety, and Fun This summer, prepare your four-legged family members for a vacation in the great outdoors! These simple recommendations can help your family... Read more...
History of Boyt Harness Company
History of Boyt Harness Company
"110 years of Sporting Tradition" Boyt Harness Company, the hunting industry standard for gun cases and firearm storage and transport, traces their beginnings to a family owned regional harness shop... Read more...
Favorite Things for the Hunt
Favorite Things for the Hunt
Part of the fun of planning for a big game hunt is researching new gear and gadgets and then spending time sorting and packing everything that you will ultimately take... Read more...
International Traveling Tips for Big Game Hunting
International Traveling Tips for Big Game Hunting
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Mud River Dog Products at SHOT 2014
Mud River Dog Products at SHOT 2014
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Mud River Pre-Season Conditioning for Hunting Dogs: Starting Slow and Staying Cool
Mud River Pre-Season Conditioning for Hunting Dogs: Starting Slow and Staying Cool
With the upcoming hunting season right around the corner, it's time to prepare our loyal four-legged companions for the adventures that lie ahead. Pre-season conditioning plays a crucial role in... Read more...
Can You Recognize the Signs? The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of Pain
Can You Recognize the Signs? The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of Pain
Can You Recognize the Signs? The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of Pain Identifying when a pet has acutely injured himself is fairly straightforward when he is exhibiting obvious outward signs such as... Read more...
Boyt adds "Made in USA" Canvas Gun Cases
Boyt adds "Made in USA" Canvas Gun Cases
Boyt adds "Made in USA" Canvas Gun Cases  Read more...
Traveling with your Bird Dog
Traveling with your Bird Dog
While there are few things more important than your hunting dogs, they can also be the most work to properly care for and thank for all their hard work, when... Read more...
Rabid Wildlife: Protecting your Dog and Yourself from Rabies
Rabid Wildlife: Protecting your Dog and Yourself from Rabies
Rabid Wildlife: Protecting your Dog and Yourself from Rabies Rabies is a FATAL, untreatable condition which can infect ALL warm-blooded animals including humans! This deadly infection has been documented for thousands... Read more...
Growing Old With Your Dog
Growing Old With Your Dog
Identifying Early Signs of Aging in Your Canine Companion: Weight gain and a thinning hair coat can be symptoms of the endocrine disease hypothyroidism in canines. Symptoms may be difficult... Read more...
Disc Disease Basics
Disc Disease Basics
A Serious Pain in the Neck: Cervical Disc Disease in Young Dogs It’s a heart wrenching experience to see a young active dog rendered immobile due to severe neck pain.... Read more...
A Fresh Look at Parvo
A Fresh Look at Parvo
Parvo: Once a Deadly Virus, Now Nearly 100% Preventable with Vaccination Viral Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis, a.k.a Parvovirus: A vomit-inducing, appetite-suppressing, dehydrating, stomach-aching, bloody diarrhea caused by one tough-to-kill virus. Parvovirus is... Read more...
Cuterebriasis Infestation
Cuterebriasis Infestation
Prevention Tips For Keeping Your Canine Parasite Free: If you find parasites both intriguing and repulsive, I have a unique parasite for you! The cuterebra larva (a.k.a. botfly larva) is... Read more...
Bite Prevention and Safety: 5 Tips to Protect Your Dog
Bite Prevention and Safety: 5 Tips to Protect Your Dog
Bite Prevention and Safety: 5 Tips to Protect Your Dog Learn the Lingo Pets communicate primarily through body language, but also through scent and vocalization. As a responsible pet owner,... Read more...
Mold Ingestion Causes Toxic Tremors in Canines
Mold Ingestion Causes Toxic Tremors in Canines
Holy Moldy! Mold Ingestion Causes Toxic Tremors Dogs, notorious for their scavenging behaviors, possess the unique ability to sniff out and devour a foul-smelling snack; this can be not only... Read more...
Weighing In on Pet Obesity: Easy Tips for Healthy Weight Management
Weighing In on Pet Obesity: Easy Tips for Healthy Weight Management
Weighing In on Pet Obesity: Easy Tips for Healthy Weight Management Obese and overweight dogs and cats live, on average, about two years less than their lean counterparts. Alarmingly, a... Read more...
Pale, Weak and "Just Not Right"
Pale, Weak and "Just Not Right"
Pale, Weak and “Just Not Right” IMHA: When the Body Destroys Self A body’s immune system has the complicated responsibility of protecting other systems from both foreign and domestic diseases;... Read more...
Elbow Dysplasia: An Insight on a Complicated Diagnosis
Elbow Dysplasia: An Insight on a Complicated Diagnosis
Elbow Dysplasia: Insight on a Complicated Diagnosis A diagnosis of elbow dysplasia is a catch-all term for a collection of elbow abnormalities that can cause lameness in a dog’s front... Read more...
Bleeding Disorder: Tick Disease to Blame The Ehrlichiosis Diagnosis
Bleeding Disorder: Tick Disease to Blame The Ehrlichiosis Diagnosis
Bleeding Disorder: Tick Disease to Blame The Ehrlichiosis Diagnosis Tick bites are implicated in the spread of many infectious diseases to both animals and humans; one such disease is Ehrlichiosis-... Read more...
My Dog’s Eyes Seem Cloudy - Is She in Pain?
My Dog’s Eyes Seem Cloudy - Is She in Pain?
My Dog’s Eyes Seem Cloudy - Is She in Pain? Changes within the eye can interfere with vision and can sometimes be painful; early detection of changes in vision may... Read more...
Cough Linked to Neurological Disease
Cough Linked to Neurological Disease
Cough Linked to Neurological Disease Labrador retrievers are the ‘poster-dog’ for paralysis of the larynx which we have learned may be an early indicator of a more complex neurological disease.... Read more...
Blunt Force Trauma: 8 First Aid Tips
Blunt Force Trauma: 8 First Aid Tips
Blunt Force Trauma: 8 First Aid Tips Accidents happen. Appropriate first aid measures and sufficient training regarding these situations can be life saving. The first hour following a critical injury is... Read more...
A Common Hind Leg Lameness
A Common Hind Leg Lameness
A Common Hind Leg Lameness: Cruciate Ligament Disease Knees are complicated joints. The normal biomechanics* of the knee can vary due to breed variances in build, obesity, genetic abnormalities, and... Read more...
Fungal Disease from Riverbed Exposure, Dogs Susceptible
Fungal Disease from Riverbed Exposure, Dogs Susceptible
Did you know dogs who frequent the river for sport or leisure are at an increased risk of acquiring fungal disease? Two fungal agents, Histoplasmosis (Histo) and Blastomycosis (Blasto), are... Read more...
Help! Where Did Brownie’s Teeth Go?
Help! Where Did Brownie’s Teeth Go?
Lumps and Bumps: Gingival Hyperplasia Have your dog’s teeth disappeared behind a growing mass of tissue? Are lumpy masses in your dog's mouth making it difficult for your pet to... Read more...
Bizarre Behaviors & Canine Compulsive Disorder
Bizarre Behaviors & Canine Compulsive Disorder
Bizarre Behaviors & Canine Compulsive Disorder Spinning your wheels about your dog?s constant tail chasing? Undesirable behaviors in dogs are often misinterpreted as lack of training or discipline. There is... Read more...
Nutrition on a Mission
Nutrition on a Mission
The Athletic Dog Diet A dog's physical appearance and athletic performance are great indicators of overall health and wellness. Nutrition is one key piece to this health equation; Nutrition is equally... Read more...
Leptospirosis: Contagious bacterial disease, all dogs susceptible
Leptospirosis: Contagious bacterial disease, all dogs susceptible
Change in season may mean changes in routine, adventures, or social contacts for you and your dog - and likely, for other people and pets in your neighborhood, hunting group,... Read more...
Lumps and Bumps: Warts in a Puppy’s Mouth
Lumps and Bumps: Warts in a Puppy’s Mouth
Lumps and Bumps: Warts in a Puppy’s Mouth What are those bumps? A “wart” is an abnormal growth of tissue and can occur just about anywhere on the body. Canine oral... Read more...
Hard Pad Disease: Canine Distemper
Hard Pad Disease: Canine Distemper
Hard Pad Disease: Canine Distemper Vaccination to prevent canine distemper virus has been so effective that it has largely eliminated the disease from urban communities; thus, many people are unaware... Read more...
Fat Could Heal Your Dog
Fat Could Heal Your Dog
Stem Cell Therapy for Orthopedic Injuries First, let's clarify: General obesity will NOT heal your pet's orthopedic injury. In fact, overweight pets suffer unnecessarily from increased wear-and-tear on joints, causing... Read more...
Something Fishy: Anal Sac Impaction
Something Fishy: Anal Sac Impaction
Something Fishy: Anal Sac Impaction While not the most attractive topic to discuss, anal sac problems are fairly common in our canine companions. Let’s gain a better understanding of what... Read more...
Does My Dog Have Alzheimer's?
Does My Dog Have Alzheimer's?
Cognitive Dysfunction Dogs can experience a decline in mental health, or cognitive function, as they age. Physical and chemical changes in the brain that occur in some aging pets mirror... Read more...
Aural Hematomas
Aural Hematomas
 Aural Hematomas An aural hematoma is a soft swelling of the ear flap due to an abnormal accumulation of blood between the skin of the ear and the underlying ear... Read more...
Growing Pains in Juvenile Large Breed Dogs
Growing Pains in Juvenile Large Breed Dogs
Should I Be Concerned About Panosteitis? "Growing pains" refers to a painful orthopedic condition in young dogs called panosteitis: a condition of the bone that often presents as lameness (limping)... Read more...