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Expert Advice: Health
Pyoderma in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Many dermatological conditions cause flaky, inflamed, itchy skin for our pups, but one of the most commonly diagnosed skin diseases is pyoderma in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pyoderma-in-dogs/
| August 9, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Paralysis: What to Know
Dog paralysis may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause. Common causes include infections, trauma, spinal stroke and disk disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-paralysis-what-to-know/
| August 18, 2023
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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.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/collapsed-trachea-in-dogs/
| March 23, 2015
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Sports & Events
Junior Report: Greg Hilarie
Hi there future Junior handlers. My name is Greg and my Black labs name is Rogue. Rogue and I recently received our junior title in September 2021 in AKC Hunt testing. Earning our junior title was our goal for this year as well as to prepare for moving on next year into our senior title, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-spotlight/junior-report-greg-hilarie/
| September 29, 2023
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Expert Advice: News
Seeing Eye Dogs in Training Take to Newark Airport to Practice Their Skills
89 pups took to Newark International Airport this weekend as part of their training to become seeing eye dogs. The dogs, a host of German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Labrador Retrievers, are part of the New Jersey organization The Seeing Eye, which trains dogs to help the visually impaired. According to NJ.com, the dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/seeing-eye-dogs-at-newark-airport/
| April 4, 2017
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Sports & Events
AKC National Tracking Invitational
Dates: September 9-10, 2023 Location: Branched Oak State Recreation Area 12000 W Branched Oak Rd, Raymond, NE 68428 Results Saturday, September 9, 2023 Judges – Jeanne Ramirez & Inge Suchanek Track #1, Assisted CT Nuestra Amiga Rocki CAX FCAT8, Russel Terrier Owned by Kathleen Green Handled by Kathleen Green Track #2, Assisted CT Regen’s […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/tracking/events/akc-national-tracking-invitational/
| October 26, 2017
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AKC Agility League™ Championship 2023 Results
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Saturday, Sept. 2"] Freshman Class Standard 12-inch Regular 1st: Maple - Shetland Sheepdog; Viveka Rosenberger, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 2nd: Joan Jett - Poodle; JoAnn Burtness, Westrover's So Fresh & So Clean 20-Inch Regular 1st: Ronan - Border Collie; Jessica King, The Wrecking Balls at DSK 2nd: Tofer - Border Collie; […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/akc-agility-league-championship/results/
| August 25, 2023
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Broccoli?
Yes, dogs can eat broccoli. Dogs can eat the vegetable both cooked and raw, as long as there are no seasonings or oils added. However, this vegetable should always be given in very small quantities, especially because the florets contain isothiocyanates, which can cause gastric irritation in dogs. Benefits of Broccoli for Dogs While dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-broccoli/
| August 5, 2022
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Expert Advice: Studies
9/11 Rescue Dogs: Did Searching Disaster Sites Shorten Their Lives?
Working dogs deployed on 9/11 were exposed to toxic substances and tremendous amounts of stress. Various studies examine whether these working conditions appear to have affected these dogs' health.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/9-11-search-rescue-dogs-health-studies/
| September 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
The Legacy of Hero 9/11 Dogs
About 300 dog/handler search teams responded to 9/11, but only about 100 were prepared for the size of the disaster at Ground Zero. Since then, the need for search-and-rescue dogs and therapy dogs has only increased.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/the-legacy-of-9-11-dogs/
| September 7, 2022