Dr. Jay Brekke

Dr. Jay Brekke, DVM has been a veterinarian in Colorado for over ten years. He owns the Brekke Veterinary Clinics in Castle Pines and Castle Rock, and runs Altitude Sport Dog Health. He was raised in a hunting and bird dog family. Jay currently owns two German Shorthair Pointers, Gweny and Bizzy.

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An aging Deutsch Drahthaar with white fur on its face lays down in the woods while hunting.
Caring for the Aging Bird Dog: Vet Advice on Hunting, Health, and Joint Support

Here are some of the best ways to care for and hunt with a senior…

A Vizsla with one front leg hugs his owner in the woods next to a hanging dead American woodcock.
Advice From A Vet: Knowing When To Say Goodbye To Your Hunting Dog

The bond between hunters and their dogs is one that never breaks. Here’s some advice…

A tick embedded ina. dog.
Guide To Choosing Flea And Tick Preventatives For Your Dog

Protect your dog from insect-transmitted diseases by learning about the three most common ways to…

An X-ray of a dog showing Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) or twisted stomach.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) – Twisted Stomach or Bloat in Dogs

GDV, also known as twisted stomach or bloat, disproportionately affects hunting dogs. Here’s what you…