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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have considered mushrooms' health benefits for humans, but what about the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Five Foods to Feed Dogs With Upset Stomachs
Feeding a sick dog, especially one dealing with a decreased appetite, upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting, can be stressful. To deal with some symptoms, you may want to ask your vet about an over-the-counter stomach and diarrhea treatment. But a bland diet can help address some of these symptoms while also giving your dog the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/food-for-dogs-stomach-upset/
| June 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?
Your dog probably won't be harmed by eating some cat food now and then, but it isn't something you should give them on a consistent basis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cat-food/
| August 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Stop Nuisance Dog Barking
Dogs are bound to bark, but excessive dog barking can become an annoying problem. Learn tips to help control and curb nuisance barking behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-stop-dog-barking/
| July 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What’s in your breeder kit?
Keeping your dog food convenient, fresh, and pest-free is not as easy as you might think - especially if, like most breeders, you need different formulas for various dogs. This Airtight Pet Food Storage Container is a perfect solution. Its airtight seal keeps the food dry and pests out, a wide opening lets you scoop […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/whats-breeder-kit-33/
| May 17, 2024
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Marshmallows?
Can dogs eat marshmallows? Here's why you should avoid giving your dog these sugary treats and opt for something healthier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-marshmallows/
| June 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Acepromazine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
If your dog is fearful of thunderstorms or experiences motion sickness, your veterinarian might suggest giving them a mild sedative. One option is a...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/acepromazine-for-dogs/
| June 3, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
Endachs’ Tori Lee Advocates for Responsible Breeding of Dachshunds
Victoria "Tori" Lee, the owner of Endachs, grew up with dogs of different ages and breeds. When she was 15 years old, she was determined to have a dog...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tori-lee-endachs/
| May 31, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Prevent & Clean Tear Stains on Your Dog’s Face
After confirming that your dog is healthy, the following tips can help you prevent and clean tear stains from your dog's face.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tear-stains-prevent-and-clean/
| August 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Renal Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Renal dysplasia (RD), also known as renal malformation, refers to a type of congenital chronic kidney disease. Learn more about renal dysplasia in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/renal-dysplasia-in-dogs/
| May 31, 2024