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Expert Advice: Health
FDA Issues Salmonella Warning For Performance Dog Frozen Raw Pet Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning pet owners not to feed their pets Performance Dog frozen raw pet food. During an inspection, two samples of the food tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono), which can sicken both humans and animals. The FDA issued this warning because they believe Performance Dog raw pet food is a serious […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/fda-salmonella-warning-performance-dog-frozen-raw-pet-food/
| September 30, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
FDA Warns A+ Answers Beef Formula for Dogs Distributed in Nevada May Contain Salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning pet owners not to feed their animals A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs because one lot has tested positive for Salmonella. The lot in question is 2018 02/08 20 and was found in Nebraska. Salmonella is a bacterium that affects both humans and animals alike. It […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/fda-warns-answers-straight-may-contain-salmonella/
| January 14, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
FDA Warns Dog Owners to Stop Feeding Pig Ear Dog Treats Over Salmonella Concerns
Do not feed any pig ear treats to your dog Both dogs and humans can get sick from handling or eating pig ear treats What to do if you think you or your dog has a Salmonella infection New concerns are surfacing about pig ear dog treats. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/fda-warns-pig-ear-dog-treats-connected-salmonella/
| September 6, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
The Perfect Place for the Whelping Box
By Nancy Pemberton, AKC Breeder of Merit Rowan Border Terriers One of the most important things to do for your pregnant bitch when the time for her to whelp approaches is to provide her with a safe place for her puppies. Not only will it make her feel more secure, it might be a matter […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/the-perfect-place-whelping-box/
| May 11, 2021
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Ten Tips for Traveling With Your Dog
By Kathy SantoBefore you hit the road this summer, heed these safety tips. Get the paperwork together. For long trips, you should carry a recent photo of your dog and a copy of his health records, listing all of his recent vaccinations. Also: a collar with his I.D. tags attached. If you’re planning on being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/ten-tips-for-traveling-with-your-dog/
| June 3, 2013
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Q&A with Sheltie Breeder Renee Wiseman
Today on WOOFipedia, we posted a Q&A with Sheltie breeder Renee Wiseman about her decision to recently sell singer Miley Cyrus one of her puppies. Now, we get more in-depth with Wiseman, exploring her history in the breed and what puppy buyers should look for in a responsible breeder. How long have you been breeding, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/qa-with-sheltie-breeder-renee-wiseman/
| July 17, 2014
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Early Socialization for Litters Is a Must
Strategies for socializing the litter help ensure each puppy a bright future — whether as a show dog, performance competitor, or pet. Whether home companion, show dog, or performance dog, early socialization and mental conditioning is a must for puppies. Socialization methods and advice abound in books and on the Internet. Many studies have shown […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/early-socialization-is-a-must/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Canine Influenza Virus Notice
This notice is being sent out to provide up-to-date and accurate information about the Canine Influenza Virus to help prevent the spread of the virus to healthy (unexposed) dogs. The information provided is not intended to alarm dog owners and handlers. There are recently confirmed cases of the Canine Influenza Virus (H3N2 strain) that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/canine-influenza-virus-notice/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Infertility in the Bitch CHF and Zoetis Podcast Reproduction Series
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you the fifth installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast we are discussing infertility in the bitch, with reproductive specialist Dr. Cheryl Lopate of Wilsonville Veterinary Clinic in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/infertility-in-the-bitch-chf-and-zoetis-podcast-reproduction-series/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
4 Fast Things Pet Owners Can Do to Save Their Dog in a Natural Disaster
September marks the middle of hurricane season—as well as the one-year anniversary of the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. Your dog’s survival in a natural disaster, as well as your own, depends largely on whether or not you are prepared. Use the following tips to prepare for an evacuation in the event of a hurricane […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/4-fast-things-pet-owners-can-do-to-save-their-dog-in-a-natural-disaster/
| January 1, 2009