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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Belgian Malinois Doubles as Diving Dogs Competitor and Mobility Assistance Dog
8-year-old Belgian Malinois "Bullitt" may be getting older, but he's not slowing down. A 2022 NADD Hall of Fame Inductee, he's competing in the 2024 Diving Dogs Challenge.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-challenge-2024-bullitt/
| February 22, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Prozac (Fluoxetine) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have heard of using the medication Prozac (Fluoxetine) for depression and anxiety in humans. Here are the drug's uses and side effects in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/prozac-fluoxetine-for-dogs/
| February 21, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Sounders’ the Whippet is a Top Diving Dogs Competitor
When you think "water dog," you may not think "Whippet." But Sounders is here to show you that anyone can be a diving dog, and he's good at it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-challenge-2024-sounders/
| February 21, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘DD’ Proves Age is No Limit at the 2024 Diving Dogs Challenge
Though she's 10 years old, "DD" the All American Dog shows no signs of slowing down. She's competing in the 2024 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge in Arizona.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-challenge-2024-dd/
| February 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
From Sick to Speedy: Beagle ‘Toast’ Competes in AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Toast, the two-year-old Beagle, beat the odds when he got parvovirus as a puppy. Now, he's one of the highest-ranking Fast CAT Beagles.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-fastest-dogs-usa-toast/
| February 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Nuclear Sclerosis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Nuclear sclerosis in dogs results in the same bluish haze on their eyes as cataracts. We asked an expert about the differences between the two conditions.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/nuclear-sclerosis-in-dogs/
| February 16, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Pododermatitis in Dogs: What to Know
Pododermatitis in dogs describes inflammation of the paws. We spoke with a veterinary dermatologist to understand the causes and treatment options.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pododermatitis-in-dogs/
| February 12, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Support NJ Bill to Establish Pilot Program for Therapy Dogs in Public Schools
New Jersey Senate Bill 1253 seeks to create a three-year pilot program to assess the academic and health benefits associated with the use of therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs. The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly supports S.1253; and encourages New Jersey residents to express their support of S.1253 with the members of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/support-nj-bill-establish-pilot-program-therapy-dogs-public-schools/
| February 12, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
Rotten Dog Teeth: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
Rotten dog teeth or cavities have the same cause in dogs as in humans. Although they're rare in dogs, it's important to know the signs and treatment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/rotten-dog-teeth/
| February 5, 2024
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Expert Advice: How to...
How to Get Your Dog Comfortable Wearing Clothes for Hot and Cold Weather
Clothes like dog coats, jackets, and boots can be important safety measures when it's very hot or very cold outside. But how do you get your dog comfortable with them?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-clothes-weather-safety/
| February 1, 2024