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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
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: Fun Facts
10 Unexpected Ways You Could Be Hurting Your Pet
From our friends at Vetstreet We know you love your pet unconditionally and strive to take good care of him, but even the most experienced owners can sometimes harm their dogs or cats and not even realize it. Here are a few mistakes you might be making, but don't worry, we've also included advice […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-ways-you-could-be-hurting-your-pet/
| January 14, 2015
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
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Sleepy Time: Choosing a Dog Bed
To tell you the truth, if Wyn, my Welsh Springer, wanted to sleep on my bed, I would let him do it provided he didn't thrash around keep me awake all night. But, from the time he was with his littermates, Wyn has chosen a quiet place by himself to sleep. He sleeps in his own […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/sleepy-time-choosing-dog-bed/
| February 1, 2013
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation Release Podcast about Elbow Dysplasia
RALEIGH, NC – The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut the next podcast in the Genome Barks series. This week on Genome Barks, Lee Arnold, a member of the Board of Directors of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, welcomes veterinary orthopedist Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little from North Carolina […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-akc-canine-health-foundation-release-podcast-8/
| October 24, 2008
Press Releases
AKC Companion Animal Recovery Looks Back On a Decade of Heartwarming Recoveries
Raleigh, NC – The American Kennel Club’s Companion Animal Recovery program (AKC CAR) has reached many milestones in its nearly 11 years of existence. The program serves as the national registry for microchipped pets, where a pet’s microchip ID number and owner’s contact information are stored and used when a lost pet is reported […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-companion-animal-recovery-looks-back-on-a-decade-of-heartwarming-r/
| December 8, 2006