According to their website "REHYDRATE was developed in conjunction with a doctor of veterinary medicine who specializes in animal nutrition at a leading university in the United States. REHYDRATE is designed to give canines a more effective hydration system than drinking plain water. The effervescent tablet that dissolves in water is formulated to replenish any lost electrolytes (i.e. sodium, chloride, potassium, etc.) due to aerobic activity.
Also included are Vitamin C and other antioxidant minerals geared to promote general wellness. Each tablet is also flavored to enhance the palatability to promote optimum hydration and water intake. During prolonged exercise, humans that do not hydrate will experience increased heart rate, increased core body temperature and a reduced sweat rate. This is caused by dehydration and the body attempts to retain all available fluid without any additional way to cool down.
Dogs on the other hand do NOT sweat as profusely as humans do; they rely on their tongue and the pads on their feet to regulate and dispel heat. In this regard, regulation of fluid levels becomes more important to control heart rate and core body temperature. By helping to maintain normal heart and temperature conditions, the animal is less likely to suffer from the fatigue associated with exercise."
Also included are Vitamin C and other antioxidant minerals geared to promote general wellness. Each tablet is also flavored to enhance the palatability to promote optimum hydration and water intake. During prolonged exercise, humans that do not hydrate will experience increased heart rate, increased core body temperature and a reduced sweat rate. This is caused by dehydration and the body attempts to retain all available fluid without any additional way to cool down.
Dogs on the other hand do NOT sweat as profusely as humans do; they rely on their tongue and the pads on their feet to regulate and dispel heat. In this regard, regulation of fluid levels becomes more important to control heart rate and core body temperature. By helping to maintain normal heart and temperature conditions, the animal is less likely to suffer from the fatigue associated with exercise."
The nutritional effects of REHYDRATE is well documented by vigorous testing and professional testimonials. But I ask, what separates REHYDRATE from a good old bowl of fresh water for our gun dogs?
"Water has no flavor so it is difficult for most active dogs to consume enough to stay well hydrated. Our research has shown that dogs will consume more of a flavored drink than that of just plain water. In addition, water contains no electrolytes and therefore cannot help to replace electrolytes such as sodium, chloride and potassium. Veterinarians use fluid replacement frequently to treat dogs that suffer electrolyte loss through diarrhea and vomiting. They create an "isotonic" solution that will mimic the ion levels found in the blood stream (285 mOsmol/kg of water) and essentially rebalance the system by imbuing the plasma with any lost ions. Rehydrate can be used therapeutically at a two-tablet dose to provide the best hydration for animals that have pronounced fluid losses."
I believe the most undervalued aspect of our gun dog's health and performance is proper hydration before, during, and after the hunt. To jettison back to my past, I was once a NCAA Division 1 college hockey player. I understand the importance of staying in top shape and providing my body the ability to recover quickly from tough workouts and hard fought games. The advent of an electrolyte water supplement for our four legged hunting partners nutritional intake is not to be overlooked as just marketing hype. This is the real deal. I urge all gun dog owners to visit the REHYDRATE website to learn more. Clicking on the logo link(left) will take you directly to a cool video type presentation and home site. It is worth the few minutes of your time to check out!
I hope this has helped answer your questions and concerns. I feel very strongly about the positive impact of this product and hopefully you see the value in providing your gun dog with adequate hydration. As we train and condition during the summer months it is critical to resupply your dog with adequate electrolytes. Please don't forget the winter months zap your dogs ability to retain hydration and supplements such as Rehydrate become even more essential.
Best of luck out there. -Mark
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