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Expert Advice: Health
Cancer in Dogs: What to Know
Over their lifetime, cancer affects one in three dogs. Understand this high risk and life threatening disease so you know the signs and treatments.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cancer-in-dogs/
| January 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dogs Get Pink Eye?
Pink eye, known as conjunctivitis in the veterinary community, is quite common in dogs. Like pink eye in humans, conjunctivitis in dogs typically causes red, inflamed eyes. This gives the disease its nickname, "pink eye." The scientific name, conjunctivitis, quite literally means inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the tissue that lines your dog's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-pink-eye/
| October 3, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Pet Insurance for Breeders: Helping Your Puppies Stay Healthy
In recent years, many AKC breeders have begun to share their knowledge of the importance of pet insurance with their new puppy owners.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/benefits-pet-insurance-breeders/
| May 8, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
My Dog Has Cancer. What Do I Do Now?
"Your dog has cancer" is something that no one wants to hear, but as dogs are living longer than ever, cancer is something that many pet owners will face.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/my-dog-has-cancer/
| July 30, 2019
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Do K-9 Police Dogs Do?
Police dogs come from generations of dog breeds specifically bred to perform the complicated tasks that police dogs are required to accomplish.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-do-police-dogs-do/
| September 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
History of Conformation: The Evolution of Dog Shows
How did modern dogs shows get to where they are today? Learn about the histroy of Conformation shows, that began over 150 years ago.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/history-of-conformation/
| January 19, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Dog Anesthesia: What Every Dog Owner Should Know
There's a risk involved any time your dog is under anesthesia for surgery. Here's what you need to know about potential dog anesthesia complications.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-know-about-anesthesia/
| September 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
What to Know About HGE, or Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome in Dogs
If your dog suddenly develops aggressive, bloody diarrhea, they could have hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (also known as acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome).
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hge-in-dogs/
| January 18, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
Dogs Detecting Disease: Meet America’s Cancer-Sniffing Canines
Cancer cells produce a specific odor. Thanks to dogs' incredible senses of smell, specially-trained canines are able to effectively detect cancer in humans.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-americas-cancer-sniffing-canines/
| March 25, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Seborrhea in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Seborrhea in dogs can cause flaking skin, oily skin and coat, and odor. Learn to recognize and treat this skin condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seborrhea-in-dogs/
| January 16, 2024