Dr. Mike Davis, veterinary researcher at Oklahoma State University, is the designer of the electrolyte research study currently underway at SP Kennel. (See blog post dated July 22, 2012). Dr. Mike and his research team visited the kennel last weekend, at the halfway point of the study, to observe protocol … Read More
A quick recap. Eighteen of SP Kennel’s canine athletes are participating in a research project to determine the effects of electrolyte supplementation during varying exercise regimes on the dogs’ overall hydration levels and ultimately their physical endurance. The results will be used to assist the US Armed Forces in training … Read More
SP Kennel’s close association with Dr. Mike Davis, celebrated canine researcher from Oklahoma State University, has created an unusual opportunity this summer. Those of you who read the blog regularly will remember that Dr. Davis has worked for years with Iditarod veterinarians to increase overall health in long distance racing … Read More
The SP dogs are at it again. In preparation for the upcoming studies with Dr. Michael Davis, eighteen canine athletes practiced on the treadmill this past Saturday. Of those eighteen, sixteen were unfazed by the spinning ground beneath their feet and did what they do best: pulled. Two dogs, Oddball … Read More
The primary reason the we at SP Kennel mush sled dogs is that it is fun, exciting and we all LOVE to do it. Of course, our kennel is a professional outfit and we have obligations, races and commitments, to fulfill. But, the bottom line will always be …. we … Read More
Research week continues apace here at SP Kennel. Today the dogs are having blood work done in which samples are taken over a two hour period to measure insulin sensitivity. For most of the dogs, spending that time “in the box” is pretty fun. It’s warm inside and they get … Read More
Dr. Mike Davis is here from Oklahoma State University this week to continue some physiology research that he has been conducting for over a year. He and his two associates — Jan and Pauline — are studying the effects of fitness and exercise on insulin sensitivity. Their research is aimed … Read More
