K9 Athlete® Hydrate & Recover®

Hydration and recovery for dogs that work until the job’s done.*
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K9 Athlete® Hydrate & Recover®

K9 Athlete® Hydrate & Recover®

Hydration and recovery for dogs that work until the job’s done.*

Working dogs lose fluids and electrolytes fast through heavy panting, sustained movement, and environmental exposure. Plain water alone doesn’t replace what’s lost. K9 Hydrate & Recover® supports hydration, muscle function, and cellular recovery while the work is happening, helping working dogs maintain endurance, coordination, and drive across long days and repeat efforts in demanding conditions.*

$34.95
In stock
30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Made in the USA

Made in the USA

Formulated in-house

Formulated in-house

Field Tested for Over 20 Years

Field Tested for Over 20 Years

HOW TO USE

Mix 1 scoop into water during active days. Use during long hunts, extended training sessions, hot conditions, or multi-day work periods. Does not need to be mixed directly into water as long as your dog has access to clean, fresh drinking water throughout the day.*

INGREDIENTS & NUTRITION

Guaranteed Analysis (Per Scoop)

(All quantities are minimums unless otherwise indicated; one (1) scoop = 1,600 mg)

Moisture (max) 5.0%; Potassium 6.14%; Sodium 12.0%; Chloride 33.5%; L-glutamine* 6.24%; L-leucine* 3.1%; L-glutathione* 100 mg.
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Ingredients

Potassium chloride, sodium chloride, natural flavors, L-glutamine, L-leucine, silicon dioxide, dextrose, L-glutathione.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Shipping will take around 1-4 business days depending on your distance from Phoenix, AZ.

Returns
Your happiness is our top priority! If for any reason you are not completely in love with your products, you may send it back to us for an exchange or full refund within 30 days of the original purchase. Please fill out the form below.

Return Policy Rules

  • Returns accepted for 30 days
  • Free return shipping
  • No restocking fees
  • Not applicable to final sale items
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Why it Works

Balanced electrolytes help replace what water alone can’t, supporting fluid absorption and muscle function during prolonged effort.*

Hydration and amino acid support help reduce late-day performance drop-off during long hunts and extended training.*

Amino acids support muscle repair and resilience without waiting for the work to stop.*

Glutathione supports antioxidant defenses when workload, heat, dust, and terrain increase cellular stress.*

K9 Hydrate & Recover® isn’t for one hard outing. It’s for dogs expected to work hard again tomorrow.*

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Key Ingredients

A purpose-built hydration and recovery formula designed for working dogs under real field demands.

Replaces minerals lost through heavy panting and sustained exertion to support hydration, nerve signaling, and muscle function.*

Supports muscle recovery and gut integrity during prolonged workload and stress.*

A key amino acid that helps maintain muscle tissue and supports recovery during repeated physical effort.*

Provides antioxidant support to help protect cells from oxidative stress caused by heat, workload, and environmental exposure.*

Helps reduce fatigue and support recovery so performance doesn’t drop off late in the day or over consecutive workdays.*

K9 Athlete® Hydrate & Recover®

Mixes Well With

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Wilderness Athlete nutrition and sports performance product formulations - K9 Hydrate & Recover

Your Daily Routine

Use to help maintain hydration and endurance when miles, heat, and terrain stack up.*

Supports fluid balance and performance when panting and exertion accelerate mineral loss.*

Helps reduce fatigue buildup and supports faster recovery between efforts.*

Flexible use based on workload, conditions, and demand.*

A hydration supplement for working and hunting dogs. Most customers report improved performance, energy, and recovery in hot conditions. Dogs generally enjoy the taste, though some refuse to drink it. Customers praise faster recovery times and sustained endurance during long hunts. However, taste acceptance varies by dog.

  • Hunted 60 plus days, never lost dog power. We will not hunt without.
  • A must have for the dog who is 12 now and still going strong in the Alaskan mountains.
  • Ruger is now willing to stop and take a drink with this mixed in the water.
Performance (positive)Recovery (positive)Taste (positive)Dogs (positive)Hunting (positive)
  • 5 stars: 30 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 4 (11%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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TracyB (Houston, US)
Apparently, it's good on food too!

I use this sprinkled on my dogs food as she doesn't care for it mixed in water. I do think it gives her an advantage in the field on hot days. I plan to continue using this after trialing and long training days.

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Ryan M. (Osakis, US)
Great product

My dog really enjoys this product and it has had a positive effect on his health.

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Edgar C. (Overland Park, US)

While hunting in Arizona and New Mexico, it was vital for the dogs to be well hydrated and to be at their peak. H&R was key for giving them the energy to find birds.

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Rob E. (Denver, US)
Muppet squad

Early season hunting has warm weather to say the least I started using hydrate and recover. The dog seemed to go further and longer while my buddies dog started cramping up. We both watered the same amount excessively to say the least, and I feel that my dog could outperform his due to hydrate and recover.

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Jamie

Great product. My dog loves it and i can see the difference in hos performance.

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Anonymous

Definitely a need for working dogs and active dogs!

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Tyler b. (Ogden, US)
Amazing product

Absolutely an amazing product for dogs!

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Tyler b. (Salt Lake City, US)
Dogs love it

My dogs love this stuff they always beg for it after we play or go for a walk or even want to take my hunt dog out. It’s a must need if you have working dogs.

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Joshua S. (New York, US)
Great stuff and can’t recommend enough

I use this in my hunting dogs water on long hard days. I pack it out for sheep hunting season and is now a must have for the dog who is 12 now and still going strong in the Alaskan mountains and woods. He drinks it with no issue and actually seems to like it more than regular water.

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Edgar C. (Olathe, US)
Revitalized!

Hydrate & Recover has been a great way to become revitalized while hunting turkeys this season. With a wide range of temps, from cold to downright hot, H&R has been my go-to drink mix to feel refreshed and energized.

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Mike K. (Madison, US)
To excited to drink till now.

Not sure if it is the added flavor or or smell or the combination, but Ruger is now willing to stop and take a drink with this mixed in the water. Normally she will just ignore the water bottle and keep going even it hot weather. But after making her stop and squirting a little in her mouth and she started to drink. About a half hour later when I pulled the bottle out and called her over she actually stopped to drink a little more. Worked on the second training run as well. Hopefully it will continue.

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L.G. (Garrison, US)
She hates the heat

Bought a jar of this ay Pheasant fest. Everyone at the booth was very nice and helpful. My Griff does not do well when it's hot so I'm excited to try this out and see how it works.

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Daniel S. (Columbus, US)
K9 Athlete

Picked up a jar of this at last years Pheasant Fest. Used on my labs while hunting Ohio,North Dakota and South Dakota.Great stuff dogs never lost the go. Wouldn’t hunt without it.

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Byron P. (Salt Lake City, US)
My dog doesn’t like it

Unfortunately while we are hiking or hunting my dog will not drink water that has this mixed in it. If I sprinkle it on his food and pour a little water in it he will eat it, but I doubt we are getting the full effect that way.

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John R. (Washington, US)
Recovers quickly shows little sign of soreness or fatigue

We started hydrate and recover after our Montana trip this year. I have seen notable differences in recovery time between training sessions and conditioning work. Excited to see more when we hit South Dakota and Kansas this year.

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Trevor M. (Polson, US)
K9 Athlete

Dogs drank it and seemed to work well. My dogs would not drink some other brands.

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Robert S. (Tucson, US)

I guide in Arizona on Quail and my dogs are doing great K9Athlete Hydrate & Recover

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J.E. (Santa Rosa, US)

My dog is a water fiend but I wanted something to give his hydration a little boost since he is creeping up on 11 or so years of age. He loves the taste so much we offer it to him as a post-dinner treat to make sure he is also drinking his regular water as well. Is this product absolutely necessary? No. Is this something that I will continue to use and purchase to help out with the help of my pup? Absolutely.

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T.S. (Fortuna, US)
Dogs won’t touch it

It’s probably great stuff but dogs won’t touch it at all. I have 3 pointers and they all hate it.

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J.W. (Pottstown, US)
Great product would like more instructions

I like the product so far. My gsp doesn’t like to stop for water so I am concerned about dehydration over multi day hunts. It would be helpful to have a little more directions on best timing for administering the product (ie during hunt, post hunt, with food)

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David W. (Corryton, US)
Eh

I have three dogs. A German shepard (3), German wirehaired pointer (6 months), and a shepard mutt (7). The German shepard will not drink this unless she's really hot, or I mix one scoop with the 2.5 gallon auto water bowl. The GWP doesn't mind it as much, but definitely prefers regular water. The shepard mutt (7) is just like the German shepard in that she generally won't drink it.

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Brandon e. (Kittanning, US)
Dog will not drink it

My golden retriever will not drink this. It seems to be something with the smell or taste. If she is extremely thirsty she still will not drink this. She walks over smells it and will walk away. I will not be buying again.

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Matt S. (Winnipeg, CA)

fantastic product wouldn’t take my dog in the woods without it

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Todd (Milwaukee, US)
Incredible

We hunted 60 plus days temperatures from 80 plus degrees to single digits across 4 different states with 2 setters. Alternate a bottle of hydrate and recover and a bottle of fresh water throughout the days and never lost dog power. We will not hunt without.

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Allen W. (Green River, US)
Dogs wont drink it

Our dogs wont drink it unless their are completely tired from a hunt or run. Our Collie wont even touch it then. Our lab will drink it if i carry it in a nalgene while hunting and shes very thirsty, but once at home, or even after calming down, she wont touch it. When she has drank it, i didnt notice any difference in her recovery over straight water. Itl take a while to get through this tub, and i wont be buying another.

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Joe A. (Omaha, US)
Great product

I have been using the hydrate and recover for myself and my dogs while training for hinting season. Both are great products

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Wolf (Yuma, US)
Hot

Used my Hydrate and Recover for my bird dogs while on a dove hunt in Yuma! It is over 100 degrees and Hydrate and Recover did wonders for my dogs.

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martin e. (Tucson, US)
My hunting dog is loving it!!

Been supplementing with the K9 hydrate and recover to hydrate my pup while training. He enjoys the taste and noticed his recovery is faster, and I now can’t wait to use it while out hunting with him. I’m sure his recovery and endurance should improve just like do with my hydrate and recover.

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Steve H. (Scottsdale, US)
K9Athlete

I was so excited to find this product. I’ve been looking for something like this for over 12 years. I frequently hike with my dogs & living in AZ I’ve always been concerned about their hydration. I always add a hydration supplement to my water, but nothing was available for my dogs. I’ve even suggested to my vet that they develop such a product. Well, now I don’t have to look any further, Wilderness Athlete came to the rescue. I haven’t had a chance to really put it to the test yet as the current temps here are 110+ & way to hot to take the dogs out even very early in the morning when I go. Thank you Wilderness Athlete.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping take?

Orders typically arrive within 1–4 business days, depending on your distance from our warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona. Customers in the western U.S. generally see delivery on the faster end of that range, while shipments to the East Coast or more remote areas may take the full 1-4 business days.

Business days are Monday through Friday and don't include weekends or holidays. You'll receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking link as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.

What is your Returns and exchanges policy?

If you aren't completely thrilled with your purchase, you can return or exchange it for a full refund within 30 days of the original purchase date.

To start a return or exchange, visit our returns portal at https://wildernessathlete.com/pages/returns and enter your order number and the email address used to place the order. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

If you can't find your order number, check your original order confirmation email. Once we receive your returned item, refunds are processed back to your original payment method.

Are your products made in the USA?

Yes, our products are manufactured in the USA in an NSF Certified facility.

What is the shelf life of your products?

We recommend our products are good through two years after the manufacturing date stamped on the bottom of our products.

Are your products safe to use when nursing or pregnant?

Caffeine is not recommended during pregnancy, eliminating Energy & Focus and Lean Life. However, please check with your doctor regarding our other products to ensure they are safe for your individual needs.

Are your products safe for kids?

Our Energy & Focus and Lean Life products both contain caffeine, which is not recommended for individuals under 18.

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