Changes in salivary electrolyte concentrations in mid‐distance trained sled dogs during 12 weeks of incremental conditioning
Abstract Regular exercise improves the health status of dogs; however, extreme exertion in the absence of adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement may negatively impact health and performance due to dehydration and cardiovascular stress. Unlike humans and horses, dogs thermoregulate predominantly...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-06-01
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Series: | Physiological Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.14493 |