hypoglycemia in hunting dogs:

http://wenaha.blogspot.com/2010/04/hunting-dog-hypoglycemia.html

I think that this issue is especially important for those of us who hunt labs. Due to the possiblity of bloat (gastric torsion), i never feed my dogs the morning of a hunt. I have a bottle of 50% glucose solution i keep in the dog first aid kit for severe emergencies. I work at a local biotech company, and during a lab cleanup, came across a box of 5% dextrose (glucose) solution in individual 250mL i.v. bags which are expiring in september and will be discarded. I plan on carring at least one of these in my vest this fall to periodically feed the dogs during the day by supplimenting their drinking water, rather than giving them food. i have at least 2 dozen of these bags. if anyone would like a few to carry, throw in the truck, or keep on hand, let me know. i'm going to take the whole box home. the bags are sterile, and enclosed in an outer bag to prevent punctures. i've been assured that the expiration won't have any effect on the quality of the material for several years (it's meant for injection in humans). just let me know and i can provide some to you or hold some for you until we can meet up.


Bill