I have been very impressed with the Hydrolyte formulation that was developed by Arleigh Reynolds.  I have been using it for 4 years and find that both the search dogs and canine athletes (including my own dog) love it.  In some cases it is the only thing they will drink while working or competing and we know that great performance requires good hydration.

HYDROLYTE, for dogs, is a unique electrolyte, antioxidant and energy replacement formula—the result of 10 years of Veterinary research and observation made on hard-working dogs. HYDROLYTE is balanced to replace the fluids and electrolytes lost during stress. HYDROLYTE supplies extra antioxidants to combat the free-radical effects of increasing oxygen consumption that occur during all stress, especially prolonged exercise. When you give your dog HYDROLYTE you are giving him the most complete electrolyte and energy replacement drink available.

Used for over 4 years on the dogs from the 9/11 Search and Rescue Dog Study, Hydrolyte is now being utilized by top racing mushers like Paul Gebhardt.  Whether they are running 1000 miles in 10 days, or sprinting at 20 mph for 30 miles at a time, top professional mushers know it is always, “All About the Dogs.” Keeping these amazing canine athletes in top health and physical conditioning is always the first priority.

HYDROLYTE, for dogs, is a unique electrolyte, antioxidant and energy replacement formula—the result of 10 years of Veterinary research and observation made on hard-working dogs. HYDROLYTE is balanced to replace the fluids and electrolytes lost during stress. HYDROLYTE supplies extra antioxidants to combat the free-radical effects of increasing oxygen consumption that occur during all stress, especially prolonged exercise. When you give your dog HYDROLYTE you are giving him the most complete electrolyte and energy replacement drink available. 

Paul Gebhardt,  a perennial Top Ten finisher in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and a well-known musher in the Alaska mid-distance racing circuit, Paul Gebhardt has a great deal of experience working with canine athletes under diverse and extreme conditions. As a multiple winner of the prestigious Humanitarian Award, which recognizes excellence in dog care, Paul values the elements of Hydrolyte and can attest to the benefits he has seen. Paul has several mid-distance race victories to his credit, as well as having placed second in the Idtarod two times.

Paul has this to say about Hydrolyte: “For the past two years, I have had problems during the K-300 race with muscle cramping in my team. It has been severe enough to cause me to drop large numbers of dogs during this race. This year, after consulting with veterinarians and researching the situation, I used electrolytes during the race. I only had one dog from my team that I had to drop just 50 miles from the finish line, and it was not at all related to any cramping.”

"I fed Hydrolyte throughout the 2008 Iditarod. My dogs remained well hydrated and had no muscle cramps! Even during extremely warm conditions, when many teams would typically get picky, my dogs ate the Hydrolyte very well. I mixed it with their food, which made it very simple to administer. I really believe that Hydrolyte for canines is a very efficient and simple way to help with the muscle cramps and dehydration that can come from long distance running. I believe that it helps our canine athletes during times of extreme exercise and exertion. I also believe that it helps with the quick recovery and overall health of my dogs when they are truly well hydrated. Bottom line: Hydrolyte works!”

Hydrolyte is available in “kennel size” tubs, and is convenient, very palatable, and easy to feed. Try it for yourself and see!