The Duck Dog Doctor, PLLC

01/08/2023

This week, Dr. Schumann discusses some options to help keep your dogs cool when training and running tests in the summer heat! This is also good information for anyone who is planning on hunting with their dog when dove season opens next month!

11/07/2023

One of the most asked questions we get is probably one of the most important….”What needs to be in my dog’s first aid kit?”

Dr. Schumann sat down and came up with a list of items that you should have with you when traveling with your pup. Having these on hand should help you out in a pinch if something happens to your dog while you’re at a test or hunting, until you can get them to a vet for additional care.

Please do not use any of these products without consulting a veterinarian and as always, let us know if you have any questions!

-Bandage material (rolled gauze, cotton, vet wrap, tape)
-Scissors
-Eye flush
-Eye medications (one with a steroid for irrititated and inflamed eyes), one without (for corneal scratches)
-Hydrogen peroxide
-Iodine
-Rubbing alcohol
-Antibiotics (cephalexin for skin. Metronidazole for diarrhea. Doxicycline for respiratory.)
-Anti-inflammatoire (carprophin)
-Staple gun and remover
-Styptic powder (for nails)
-Skunk off
-Benedryl
-Thermometer
-Topical Antiseptic Spray

14/06/2023

This past week, Dr. Schumann was presented with an eighth month old lab puppy. This puppy was very lame in its right shoulder. After X-rays we’re done, it was determined that he had an OCD (Osteochondritis dissecans). This is where the cartilage has died and caused a lesion that needed to be removed.

Dr. Schumann was able to preform the necessary surgery and the pup is expected to make a full recovery!

21/05/2023

Dr. Schumann ran his dogs this weekend at Central Kentucky HRA’s test! Thank you to the judges, bird techs, and club members who make these weekends possible!!

07/05/2023

Dr. Schumann took care of a deep laceration in between judging the land and water series today! He’s always willing to help out with any issue. We’re always thankful when he’s on the grounds! Riley is going to make a full recovery :)

The suturing videos are in the comments!

06/05/2023

Dr. Schumann and Mark Leahy judging at Retriever Unlimited HRC’s test this weekend!

26/04/2023

Good luck to everyone in the 5th!!!

25/04/2023

These kids have been rocking it for us at Garmin!!

23/04/2023

It’s a good looking group at Garmin this morning!!

The Garmin group is as followed this week:
Judges: Bill Ferrans with St. Clair Flats HRC and Dr. Tony Schumann with Inducky HRC
Grand Committee Member: Mike Botts with Mississippi Valley HRC
Site Coordinator: Sean Houtekier with St. Clair Flats HRC
Public Relations: Kt Ries with Retrievers Unlimited HRC
Local Club: Erin Bouthiller with Old South HRC

22/04/2023

Good luck everyone!! Tomorrow is the big day!!

Dr. Schumann will be at Garmin Land and is looking forward to seeing y’all there!

15/04/2023

Safe travels to everyone making their way to Georgia over the next few days!! One more week before the start of this Spring’s HRC Grand!!

Dr. Schumann will be in Georgia Wednesday. He’ll be working as a judge, but will still be available for any veterinary needs that you have. Please send a message through this page to schedule with him. While he won’t be able to check his phone often, this page will be monitored.

14/04/2023

This is a pretty cool case Dr. Schumann has been working on!!

Puppy Brother, a Jack Russel Terrier, presented a few months ago paralyzed and unable to walk. Dr. Schumann suspected a ruptured disc. To determine if he was correct and which disc was ruptured, he injected a dye into the spinal cord and took X-rays of where the dye traveled.

The first two pictures are of X-rays after the dye was injected. It’s been noted where the dye stops. That is where the disc is ruptured at and the dye in unable to continue through the spinal cord. That is what was causing the dog to be paralyzed.

The next picture is of the dog’s spine during the surgery to relieve the pressure of the ruptured disc. Part of the bone from the spine was moved in order for Dr. Schumann to access the spinal cord and alleviate the pressure from the ruptured disc.

It took several weeks for recovery, but the video in the comments shows Puppy Brother about a month after the surgery. He’s made a very good recovery and is up, walking and wagging his tail. With this much progress within a month, he will more than likely get back to normal neurologic function in his back legs.

08/04/2023

One of the questions we got last week was about the best way to get dogs in and out of trucks and trailers. Constant jumping in and out can be hard on their bodies and picking them up is hard on the owner. A dog properly acclimated to a ramp is the best and safest option all the way around.

04/04/2023

This photo was submitted by Donald J Knott. After looking at the X-ray, Dr. Schumann suggested a splint for six weeks to aide in the healing process, unless additional information was available.

03/04/2023

Thé first question we’re going to answer from our Saturday post was an easy one! It was asked who Dr. Schumann’s favorite niece is, and by far it’s Alexis Schumann, who is in her first year of studying veterinary medicine at Auburn University!

Alexis graduated from Transylvania University and was immediately accepted into the Veterinary Medicine program at Auburn. Not only is she a great student who will make a great veterinarian, she is a very kind and giving person. Whatever sector of the animal community that she chooses to pursue after graduation will be fortunate to have her!

29/03/2023

This young German Shepherd presented with a large bump under his right eye. It turns out that he had a bad tooth that was causing him some discomfort. After it was removed, he was able to go on pain free.

28/03/2023

Not only does he work on furry animals, Dr. Schumann takes care of the reptilian variety as well!

This is a four year old turtle who was sick and not doing well. It turns out he wasn’t getting all of the nutrients he needed, so a feeding tube was inserted to give him extra meals and get him back up on his feet! He’s doing very well now!

24/03/2023

Good luck to everyone running dogs this weekend! Dr. Schumann will be at Etowah HRC in Rome Georgia. Let us know if you need anything!

23/03/2023

We have had a ton of positive feedback about The Duck Dog Doctor logo!! Callie Dobson is the artist behind it and she captured exactly what we were looking for! She does stud and litter announcements as well!

22/03/2023

We don’t know which site he’ll be at yet, but I’m sure a lot of you are looking forward to Dr. Schumann judging this spring’s grand :)

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20/03/2023

Depending on the situation, a surgical insemination with frozen semen might be the best possible breeding solution for your female. These are some of the steps involved in the process, from the shipping of the frozen straws and evaluation to to injection into the female dog.

19/03/2023

This young female lab presented with a knot on her face caused by a cracked tooth. Dr. Schumann was able to remove the dead tooth and give her relief from the pain it was causing her.

19/03/2023

Tumor removal on a 14 year old Belgian Malinois. The tumor was sent off for a biopsy and the results came back as cancerous. However, Dr. Schumann got all of the margins and the biopsy showed no tracers were left behind. She has recovered and doing very well.