Welcome to the Wapiti's September Bugle!
Wapiti Labs exhibited at the CVC Central conference last week! Veterinarians from across the country came looking for new, all natural, yet effective solutions to joint pain and mobility issues. Speaking of mobility, Dr. Gockowski prepared a detailed look at heat stress and how you can prevent its occurrence in sporting dogs.
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Wapiti Labs Showcases Products at CVC Central
Last week, veterinarians gathered to further their knowledge and research new product information at the Central Veterinary Conference. Wapiti Labs headed to Kansas to join them. Our booth showcased all Wapiti Labs pet products, highlighting the recently completed Clinical Mobility Trial. As we look into the fall, we continue to introduce Wapiti Labs' products at Superzoo, the International Congress on Veterinary Acupuncture, the HH Backer Christmas Show and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association conference.
Heat Stress in Hunting Dogs
Dr. Delores E. Gockowski, Wapiti Labs Consulting Veterinarian
What canine is more genetically motivated and chase-persistent than the hunting dog? In hot weather, this warrior mentality can end a dog's life quickly if owners don't recognize the subtle signs of heat stress early.
 Heat stress is a combination of the heat, humidity, strenuous exercise, the inability to sweat and dehydration. Risk factors include age extremes (young and geriatric dogs), thick haircoat, lack of conditioning, stress and a prior history of heat-related illness.
HEAT and HUMIDITY
It is not the heat alone, but the heat and humidity that set the stage for heat stress. A quick method to calculate heat stress is to add the environmental temperature (in °F) to the percent of humidity. If this number is greater than 150, watch your dog for signs of heat stress. If the number is 180 or greater, this is a RED ALERT and your dog risks heat exhaustion or heatstroke. In humans, heat stroke may follow the day after heat exhaustion and is referred to as the 1-2 punch.
LACK OF CONDITIONING
Athletes train for months before competition. Likewise, hunting dogs are conditioned two to three months before the season to build endurance and prevent injury. Dog owners learn to read their individual dog's physical and mental fitness during the training phase. Some dogs can and will run until the end. Others stop whether it is due to genetics, poor conditioning or health problems.
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Dr. Gockowski is available to answer questions about elk velvet antler and Wapiti Labs products. She can be reached by dialing 763-746-0980 or emailing info@wapitilabsinc.com.
These Products Work!- Stories of Success
"I've given my two black labs Wapiti Labs Mobility Formula for about six months now. They have so much more energy than they used to. I take them hunting every year and after being on the elk velvet antler, they don't take nearly as much time to recover from a long day of hunting. It's great; we'll continue to give them Mobility Formula every day."
-Rick, Ham Lake, MN |
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Just wanted to let you know that Sadie is doing better than ever since she has been taking the Mobility formula.
When she was younger she would chase squirrels whenever she could. This desire to chase went away a few years ago as she had trouble moving that fast. The other night she was begging to go out -- she slammed her head against the door (as she always had) and went chasing a squirrel all around the yard. It was so nice to see her acting like a puppy again.
- Roger & Sharon, St. Louis Park, MN |
Read more testimonials at www.wapitilabsinc.com.
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In This Issue of the Bugle:
- Wapiti Labs Exhibits at CVC Central
- Heat Stress in Sporting Dogs
- Continued Success Stories
Give your Dog the Hunting Advantage with Wapiti Labs!
Wapiti Lab's Formulas were designed to assist your dog's competitive edge.
During early phases of training or during hunting season, your dog's mobility and recovery from exertion truly does matter.
Select Wapiti Lab's Mobility Formula with the recognized ingredients of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine to aid joint support.
Select Wapiti Lab's Strength Formula to assist your exhausted hunting dog's recovery from training sessions or during the stress of the hunt.
Skilled hunters know tomorrow is another competition and the goal is to make it better than the last.
Let Wapiti Lab Formula's be the natural aid to make your dog a front runner!
For more information or to order products:
www.wapitilabsinc.com
763-746-0980
info@wapitilabsinc.com
Calendar of Events
Sept 9-11 SuperZoo, Las Vegas, NV
Sept 12 Woofstock, Minneapolis, MN
Sept 20-23 IVAS Congress on Veterinary Acupuncture, Keystone, CO
Oct 3-5 HH Backer Christmas Show, Chicago, IL
Oct 11-14 American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Reno, NV |
