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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Preventative Measures to Help Save Money on Your Pets
While the benefits of pet ownership far outweigh the costs, every responsible dog owner should know that along with love and companionship comes financial responsibility. In today’s challenging economic times it pays to save wherever you can. But saving money doesn’t mean you need to skimp on your pet. The AKC offers the following preventative […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/preventative-measures-to-help-save-money-on-your-pets/
| October 30, 2013
Expert Advice: General Health
Shining a Light on Laser Therapy
Some veterinarians view low-energy lasers as a noninvasive alternative treatment of arthritic inflammation and chronic pain in dogs. It’s not a panacea, but combined with other treatment, it can ease your dog’s arthritis pain. Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a common degenerative disease in which cartilage wears away and inflammation, swelling, and joint deformity all result. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/laser-therapy-health-veterinarian-pain-arthritis-cartilage/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
Knee Surgery For Dogs
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My seven-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever is beginning to limp on his right rear leg. He doesn't want to put any weight on it. About two years ago, he had surgery on his left knee to fix a ruptured cruciate ligament due to an injury. Is it possible the other knee will need […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/knee-surgery-for-dogs/
| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
How Massage Can Help Your Dog
What you may consider simply an indulgent spa service can actually benefit your pet’s mental and physical health. Massage may reduce stress and anxiety, increase circulation, decrease pain, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Also, it can help to identify new growths at an early stage. The best part? You don’t even […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-massage-can-help-your-dog/
| April 12, 2017
Canine Partners
Dogs Have Feelings Too – Book Strives to Improve Child-Dog Relationships
Dogs Have Feelings Too – New Book Strives to Improve Child-Dog Relationships We recently spoke with certified dog trainer and behaviorist Michelle Godlevski of Raleigh, NC, about her new book, Dogs Have Feelings Too. Michelle wrote the children’s book to teach youngsters to recognize dog body language and to promote empathy in children on how […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/dogs-have-feelings-too-book-strives-to-improve-child-dog-relationships/
| May 21, 2015
Canine Partners
Gander Raises Awareness of Service Dogs Healing Magic
Gander Raises Awareness of Service Dogs’ Healing Magic When the 2014 winners of the AKC Humane Fund Awards of Canine Excellence (ACE) were presented at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships, the roll call included a former shelter dog who almost lost his life and a military veteran who nearly took his own life. Gander […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-shelter-dog-first-mixed-breed-to-earn-ace-award/
| March 11, 2015
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Managing the Problems of Older Dogs
For a variety of reasons (including better nutrition, advances in veterinary medicine, and a more health-conscious American public) domestic dogs are living longer lives. As a result, veterinarians and dog owners are just now learning to manage an array of canine geriatric problems. For older dogs, three main factors can greatly influence longevity: Diet and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/managing-the-problems-of-older-dogs/
| March 20, 2015