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collapsing trachea indicators and treatment
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.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/collapsed-trachea-in-dogs/ | March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Health Choosing Probiotics for Your Dog: Boosting Health and Well-Being
We know and love probiotics for people, but what about probiotics for dogs? Probiotics have many benefits, from better skin to a stronger immune system.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/choosing-probiotics-for-your-dog/ | September 11, 2023
Legislative Alerts Comment Today on Rabies Importation Rules Proposed By CDC, Support Option 2
As noted in a July alert, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has proposed new rules to address the public health risks of dog-maintained rabies virus variant (DMRVV) associated with the importation of dogs from overseas. The CDC’s public comment period closes Friday, September 8, 2023.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/comment-today-rabies-importation-rules-proposed-cdc-support-option-2/ | September 6, 2023
American Bulldogs laying down side by side in the grass.
Expert Advice: Common Conditions Dog Skin Cancer: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
The word "cancer" instills fear into the heart of every dog owner, but not all growths are cancerous. The most common growth found on dogs are lipomas, which are fat cells. Also commonly found on dogs are sebaceous cysts, which can become cancerous. If your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with skin cancer, or if […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-skin-cancer-types/ | May 20, 2021
Little puppy of bernese mountain dog in bed. Cute animals
Expert Advice: Health Puppy Strangles: What You Need to Know About This Rare Skin Disease
Puppy strangles (or juvenile cellulitis) is an uncommon idiopathic skin disease. It's believed that a hereditary autoimmune issue, and is not contagious to humans or other dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-strangles/ | August 30, 2023
Expert Advice: Health Lymphoma in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Lymphoma is a common cancer in people and dogs and affects the lymph nodes and lymphatic system, which is made up of organs, tissues, and vessels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lymphoma-in-dogs/ | August 23, 2023
Expert Advice: Health Spay and Neuter Alternatives: Hormone-Preserving Sterilization
Hormone-sparing sterilization (vasectomy or ovary-sparing spay) retain hormones associated with possibly better health and behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hormone-preserving-sterilization/ | August 18, 2023
Yellow Labrador Retriever getting a shot at the vet.
Expert Advice: General Health Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs: What to Know
One important way to keep your dog healthy is to get regular vaccinations. The Bordetella vaccine, in particular, is key to preventing kennel cough.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bordetella-vaccine-dogs/ | July 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Health Why Is My Dog So Itchy? Possible Causes & Treatment
Is your dog constantly itching at themselves? There could be a variety of reasons behind the cause of this excessive itch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-so-itchy/ | August 2, 2022
Expert Advice: Health Leptospirosis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Water and soil outside can contain bacteria that can be dangerous to your dog, even causing a leptospirosis infection. What is leptospirosis in dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/leptospirosis-in-dogs/ | August 7, 2023

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