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Expert Advice: General Health
Collapsed Trachea in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
A collapsed trachea in your dog is a serious condition, but it something that they can live with. Here's how to best support your dog with this condition.
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| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Canine Flu: Highly Contagious
Canine Flu: the nasty but treatable virusCanine influenza, or “canine flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory infection in dogs. Like a human head cold, there is no cure, but a vaccine has been developed that can lessen the severity of the flu symptoms. The canine flu virus can be in aerosol form, inhaled by a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/canine-flu-highly-contagious/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Flatulent Dogs: Alternatives to the Gas Mask
Solutions to the Gassy Dog Dilemma Flatulence is, unfortunately for pet owners, a common problem in dogs. Natural food supplements can clear the air. There is no specific cause of dog flatulence in most cases, so treatment tends to fall in the realm of promoting gastrointestinal health. Holistic vets say increasing fiber in a dog’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/flatulent-dogs-alternatives-to-the-gas-mask/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
How to Get Rid of Fleas on Dogs
Ways to Keep Your Home Flea-Free A thorough spring cleaning of your home may be the best way to avoid a flea problem. A female flea can lay 50 eggs per day and 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. As disgusting as that statistic is, consider this: For every flea found on your pet, there are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/forcing-the-fleas-to-flee/
| March 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: General Health
Common Canine Diseases
Conscientious Owners Can Keep Their Dogs Disease-Free Many common canine diseases can be prevented or treated with available vaccines. Dogs are susceptible to many diseases transmitted by contact with infected dogs or wildlife. Here are the common canine diseases: Rabies -- Transmitted by bites from infected animals. Symptoms can include seizures, paralysis, aggression and lack […]
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| March 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Dietary Treatment for Dog Dementia: Food for Thought?
A New Diet Might Help a Senior Dog Stay Sharp Research has shown that antioxidant supplements can spark significant improvement in elderly dogs that display signs of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Is your senior dog driving you crazy by pacing around at night, barking at thin air, house-soiling, getting lost in the yard, demanding to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dietary-treatment-for-canine-alzheimers-food-for-thought/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Will a Meatless Diet Jeopardize Your Dog’s Health… or Happiness?
Dogs Can Adapt to a Vegan Household. Dogs prefer meat, but a vegetarian diet is possible with the right supplements Dogs Can Adapt to a Vegan Household. Dogs prefer meat, but a vegetarian diet is possible with the right supplements. For health and ethical reasons, many vegetarian and vegan humans choose to share their dietary preferences with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/will-a-meatless-diet-jeopardize-your-dogs-health-or-happiness/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
Dog Dental Examinations Can Prevent Tooth and Gum Pain
Your dog depends on you to help him stay healthy. Good dental hygiene can play an important role in keeping your dog in top form. Clean your dog's teeth and check his gums regularly. A bad tooth or gum disease could be giving your dog a lot of pain. Look for signs of discomfort and have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dental-examinations-can-prevent-tooth-and-gum-pain/
| March 20, 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
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
The Art and Science of Breeding Better Dogs
In choosing the best dogs for a breeding, skilled breeders do not look at win records as the major deciding factor. It is the pedigree and how the individual dog “fits” with the breeding program that really counts. How does the experienced breeder choose which dogs to consider pursuing as part of her breeding program? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/the-art-and-science-of-breeding-better-dogs/
| March 20, 2015