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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
7 Places to Look for Ticks on Your Dog
Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the year. When temperatures rise, and you and your dog are spending more time outside, these bloodsucking parasites become a larger threat. Ticks sit themselves on tall grasses and shrubs, waiting for your dog to walk by, so […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/places-to-look-for-ticks-on-dog/
| March 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog Their Name
Want to know how to teach your dog their name? The best way to do this is to teach them to associate their name with something positive.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-dog-name/
| April 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Metronidazole for Dogs
Dog owners today are armed with more tools for keeping their dogs healthy and fit than ever before. Modern medicine has radically improved how well, and how long, our companion animals live. For both humans and dogs, antibiotics like metronidazole continue to be a potent ally in the fight against disease and infection. What Is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/metronidazole-for-dogs/
| April 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Pool-Proof Your Dog’s Coat
Dogs who take frequent dips in the family pool may suffer from dry, itchy skin and a dry, dull coat because the chemicals in pool water strip the skin and coat of their natural oils. Chlorinated water may also have a slight bleaching effect on dark coats, and could even turn lighter coats (gasp!) greenish. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-pool-proof-your-dogs-coat/
| May 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
If your older dog is drinking and urinating more than usual, it could be caused by a variety of reasons. One cause your veterinarian may test for is Cushing’s disease (CD), also known as hyperadrenocorticism. This condition, usually caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, is far more common than we realize, but because […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cushings-disease-in-dogs/
| May 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon?
Everybody loves watermelon, even dogs. But is it safe for them to eat? The answer is yes, with a couple of precautions. First, seeds could cause an intestinal blockage, so make sure you remove them. It’s also a good idea to remove the rind because it can cause gastrointestinal upset. What are the benefits of watermelon […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-watermelon/
| May 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Ringworm in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Pet owners should know the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for ringworm in dogs. Here's what to look for in your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ringworm-in-dogs/
| May 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Foxtails & Dogs: Why They’re Dangerous
“Mean seeds" refers to foxtails or any number of plants, including Canada wild rye and cheatgrass, that have barbed grass awns or seed heads. Dogs may pick up a grass awn on an ear, eye, mouth, nose, or between their toes – and an awn can even burrow directly into their skin. These plants and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/foxtails-theyre-dangerous-dogs/
| May 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Can All Dogs Swim? How to Teach a Dog to Swim
Does your dog run with excitement to every body of water in sight? Maybe you can’t walk past a creek or pond without your pup diving in. Or maybe your dog treats water like the enemy and will do anything to stay dry. Every dog is different and not all are born with a love […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/teach-dog-to-swim/
| June 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training: The Science Behind Operant Conditioning
Positive reinforcement training involves rewarding your dog for the things they do right. It's based on the science of animal learning.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/operant-conditioning-positive-reinforcement-dog-training/
| June 16, 2021