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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Hydrotherapy for Dogs: A Growing Trend in Canine Physical Therapy
For dogs, hydrotherapy usually consists of either swimming or walking in water, whether in shallow water along the beach or on an underwater treadmill.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hydrotherapy-for-dogs/
| March 10, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Supporting a Blind Dog: Helping Dogs Adjust to Vision Loss
How do you support a blind dog or pet who's lost their vision? Here are key ways to help your dog adjust while keeping them active.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/supporting-blind-dogs-how-to-adjust/
| March 4, 2020
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Three Easy At-Home Exercises for Senior Dogs
"Use it, or lose it,” so the saying goes, and this applies to dogs as well as people. That’s why regular exercise becomes more important with each passing year, and especially impactful for senior dogs. “Many older dogs often lose strength in their rear limbs, as well as proprioception—essentially the ability to know where their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/easy-do-at-home-exercises-for-senior-dogs/
| February 28, 2020
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Choosing the Right Dog Food For Your Senior Dog
As dogs age, their health and nutritional needs evolve and change. Keep your senior dog going strong through proper nutrition, diet, and lifestyle choices.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/nutritional-needs-for-senior-dogs/
| February 26, 2020
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
No Bones About It: When You & Your Partner Disagree On Which Dog To Get
For many couples or families, deciding to get a dog is an easy choice. However, agreeing with your partner on what size or breed of dog to acquire can be a lot more difficult. Part of what makes this choice potentially fraught with conflict is that dog lovers often don't use rationale, according to Dr. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/when-your-partner-disagrees-on-your-desired-dog/
| February 25, 2020
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Expert Advice: Weight Management
Obesity in Dogs: A Major Health Threat Hiding in Plain Sight
This Is a Paid Advertisement for The Farmer's Dog There’s a weight problem in America and it isn’t just affecting humans. The most recent statistics classify the majority of dogs in the U.S.—56%—as overweight or obese. While that makes obesity a major health crisis for dogs, it’s a problem that’s often overlooked, as many pet […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/obesity-in-dogs-a-major-health-threat-hiding-in-plain-sight/
| February 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Best Dogs For Apartments
Generally speaking, smaller dog breeds can make good companion dogs for apartments or condominiums. They adapt well in confined spaces, and they don't need a tremendous amount of exercise to keep them happy and healthy. But there are many dog breeds that make good choices for apartments, some of which you may not expect! Bulldog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dogs-for-apartments/
| February 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Calling 911 Canine-Style: How One Teen Found Her Diabetic Alert Dog
A nose punch to the hand, a play bow, and a swipe with a paw. Add a yip, a lick, and a tug at clothing, and it looks like a dog in hijinks heaven. These silly shenanigans are all fun and games until someone’s type 1 diabetes fluctuates to a life-threatening level. That’s when a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/calling-911-canine-style/
| February 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: News
28 Shetland Sheepdogs Rescued Through Teamwork & Tenacity of ‘Sheltie Nation’
For Devon and Randy Rauenzahn, it was going to be a typical Christmas week visiting family in Eastern Washington. "Typical" was not quite how it actually turned out. The couple, who work in Spokane and operate Heaven With a D Rescue in nearby Deer Park, found themselves suddenly in the middle of a large Shetland […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/28-shetland-sheepdogs-rescued-via-sheltie-nation/
| February 7, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Valvular Disease in Small-Breed Dogs
Heart failure, often brought on by valvular disease, is one of the most common causes of death amongst small breeds like the Chihuahua, Maltese, and others as they approach their twilight years. Here's what you need to know about this disease and what you can do if you receive a diagnosis for your dog. What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/valvular-disease-in-small-breed-dogs/
| January 23, 2020