Hydration: an often neglected element in the diet of canine athletes
5 March 2021
An integral part of caring for canine athletes and especially sled dogs dog who participate either at a professional or amateur level, on snow or other terrain, is ensuring that their diet fully meets the nutritional needs which result from intense physical and mental exercise, particularly when it involves extremely demanding conditions or courses. To ensure that our dogs reach their full performance potential, we are used to focusing on the raw materials in their feed, the calories, and percentages of protein and fats. However there is one component of their diet which is often overlooked, and although it contains not a single calorie it is the most important part of what we feed our dogs… WATER! While optimal nutrition