Bradshaw - Sporting Dog Veterinarian

04/27/2024

Spending all summer getting em ready for those big winter days.

04/27/2024

As we settle into spring and summer, I thought I would take the time to review a few health related topics that have been on my mind.

- Tick Prevention : There is nothing more goal crushing than a tick borne disease. Be mindful as these little critters are more active than ever.

- Eye Exams : Find an ophthalmologist in your area. Have them take a look at the eyes of your retriever. Very important part of retrieving.

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04/08/2024

Kennel Cough Vaccine Reminder

We are a few weeks out from the Grand and well into spring hunt test season. In order for vaccines to work and work to their maximal effectiveness, they must be given at least 2 weeks prior to being exposed.

The DHPP vaccine, The Flu vaccine as well as the Intranasal Bordatella vaccine all help in the fight to fend off nasty upper respiratory infections.

Let’s give em a chance to work.

03/09/2024

Pin Oak’s Spring Hunt Test is underway.

02/17/2024

*Middle Aged Duck Dog Owners* - most important healthcare things to remember

1. Stay on Heartworm Prevention

2. Start Joint Supplements Early

3. Tick Prevention Year Round

4. Keep Nails Trimmed Short

5. Keep Weight in Check

Additional discussion on highlights above ⬆️

1. Heartworm infection can seriously reduce your dog’s ability to perform and reduce lifespan significantly. Use a product with *moxidectin as the active ingredient.

2. Start joint supplements before you see arthritis and limping. I would consider starting these supplements at 2 1/2 to 3 years old if you train and hunt actively. I use Dasuquin Advanced and Glycoflex for my personal duck dogs.

3. Tick disease like Ehrlichia and Anaplasmosis cause life long effects in our sporting dog companions. By giving tick prevention and repelling ticks, we ensure that they won’t acquire these nasty tick borne pathogens that run rampant in our state.

4. This is huge. No broken nails bleeding everywhere. No unnecessary trips to the vet during duck season. Figure out how to use a Dremel tool on your dog’s nails. You will love it. If you need help, I’ll be glad to show you how to file a dog’s nails.

5. We hear this from our doctors all the time. Blah blah blah, but…. It really will keep your duck dog going longer and potentially prevent expensive and debilitating injuries like that torn cruciate ligament (ACL) that took them out mid season or right before the last finished test you needed for the HRCH title…

I’m here to help. Let me know.

Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic

South Arkansas Veterinary Hospital

Photo taken by Connor Gabbott of my dog Prophet

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day to all you Drakes and Hens out there…

A special Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life, Stephanie Bradshaw! I love you more and more each and every day.

02/09/2024

01/15/2024

Riggs is always ready. MOmarsh

12/18/2023

The time we’ve been prepping for.

📷 - Jon Stahulak Photo & Film

Rixey Outdoors

12/02/2023

Let's talk Upper Respiratory Disease in our Dogs...

What have you seen? Has this been going on all year or in previous years?

The Arkansas State Veterinary Officials inform Veterinarians that a confirmed case of this new upper respiratory condition has not been seen or reported within our state.

My take... Upper respiratory disease has been fierce this past year with a large majority of my clients letting me know that they have been affected.

What should we do?

1. Limit exposure as much as possible to other dogs. Spread out a bit more at training and while at competitions and hunt tests. Trailers and dogs included.

2. See your Veterinarian as soon as upper respiratory signs rear their head. Coughing, coughing up white phlegm, and off feed are a few of the first signs that we tend to see.

3. Let's make sure to not attend events if you have had a coughing dog or dog's in your crew. I would wait a solid 7-14 days after cough dissipates before attending events.

Love to hear your thoughts and what you've experienced in the comments below.

Photo taken by Jon Stahulak Photo & Film of Grits and Dibs owned by Mr. Larry McMurry

10/28/2023

Shirts available - Call to order

10/25/2023

Here to help. Reach out.

501.355.7110 or 870.246.2497 to set up an appointment.

Great pricing and great customer service. Let us show you.

10/12/2023

Best of luck to everyone heading into the beginning stretch of the Grand and the final stretch of the Derby National.

We’re rooting for ya!

09/26/2023

Larry McMurry, tell the good people in the comments below how one lucky individual earns one of these special t-shirts?

09/23/2023

When you come to the line with absolutely 0 concerns. Ice is something else.

Reach out to Jim Templeton to discuss ICE’s accomplishments and if Ice fits into your breeding program. You won’t regret it.

09/13/2023

As Deion says, “We’re taking receipts.”
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Photograph | Wall Media

08/31/2023

Thankful to have my article included in this season’s Greenhead magazine.

Veterinarian Jonathan Bradshaw hares the best practices for choosing a hunting dog and finding the right support team to ensure a long, happy relationship with years of successful hunts.

08/31/2023

Ready.

08/30/2023

08/27/2023

High grass and weeds on the edge of Peppers Pond makes it tough on the dogs.

Nice place for snakes to hide and creates false illusions for advanced bird placement.

08/26/2023

Gaining the home field edge at Peppers Pond
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Photograph taken by Jonathan :)

08/25/2023

What an amazing dog. Truly special.

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08/17/2023

All smiles.

08/01/2023

Earn your "Friend of the Refuge" Truck Tattoo this Weekend!

Join us for the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Public Lands Pack Out on Saturday, August 5th, at 8 am. Meet at the refuge headquarters in St. Charles, Arkansas, and we'll break into work groups. Earn your "Friend of the Refuge" truck tattoo by helping out. Together, we'll tackle the August heat and pesky swamp skeeters while making a real difference in wildlife conservation. See you there!

07/31/2023

A recent discussion with Jon Stahulak about the state of veterinary medicine and how important it is to be progressive and innovative.

07/30/2023

Podcast recording went really well with Mr. Reid from The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

We discussed common issues with retrievers in the field before and during duck season.

I’ll post up the link to this podcast as soon as it is released.

07/25/2023

Tall Tales…

Mostly True.