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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
When Should I Call the Vet?
Your dog is an important member of your family but unlike human family members, a dog cannot complain if they are in pain or feeling under the weather. Learn the warning signs that mean you should take your dog to the vet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/should-i-call-my-dogs-vet/
| May 24, 2021
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Conformation Judges Policies
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Adjunct Approval (April 1994 Board meeting)"] When a new breed becomes eligible for championship competition, there is one three-month window of opportunity for judges to submit applications under the adjunct system. [/accordion_panel] [accordion_panel title="AKC Board Household Judges (July 2000 Board meeting)"] A household member of a Board member may submit a judging application […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/policy-manual/akc-conformation-judges-policies/
| November 1, 2017
Legislative Alerts
NH: New Animal Transfer Rules Proposed
In addition to the proposed rules announced last week, the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food (Department) has announced additional proposed rules to incorporate changes required by 2021’s HB 2. These amendments to the regulations on the Transfer of Animals and Birds include: An increase in the number of dogs transferred in a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-new-animal-transfer-rules-proposed/
| May 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
Probiotics for Dogs
Have you ever taken a probiotic? If you've ever eaten yogurt with live cultures, the answer is probably yes. Probiotics are beneficial or “friendly” gut-dwelling microbes (bacteria and yeasts), and there are billions of them in the gastrointestinal system of all animals. They aid in the digestion of food, fight off potential pathogens, make nutrients […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/probiotics-for-dogs/
| November 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Health
What to Know About Dog Fecal Tests
No one likes picking up poop. But when a veterinarian asks you to bring a sample of your dog's waste for a dog fecal test, you'll want to know how.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-fecal-tests/
| May 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Prevention, and How to Solve It
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of separation anxiety in dogs and puppies from AKC's dog training experts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-separation-anxiety/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Cleaning
How To Keep Your Carpet Clean With a Dog
All dogs make messes, shed, or have accidents. So how do you keep your carpets clean when you have dogs? Follow these simple tips.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/keeping-your-carpet-clean-with-a-dog/
| June 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Peas?
Many dog foods contain certain peas in small amounts. But can dogs eat peas? Especially with recent studies on DCM, it's important to be careful.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-peas/
| August 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Berger Picard Facts You May Not Know
One of the oldest herding dogs bred in France, the Berger Picard has a rich history. Learn more about the breed with these Berger Picard fun facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-berger-picard/
| May 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Bark at Each Other?
Dogs use their barks to show how they feel and to communicate with other dogs. The reason behind their bark can change depending on the situation.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-do-dogs-bark-at-each-other/
| October 22, 2020