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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
As pet owners, knowing how to clean a dog's ears is important. Here's how to know if your dog's ears are dirty and how to safely clean them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-clean-dogs-ears/
| July 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
A Dog Owner’s Guide to the Animal Kingdom
While lions, tigers, and bears aren't a problem for many pet owners, there are plenty of other wild animals that can pose a significant threat to your dog. From porcupines to rattlers, here are some of the creatures that require caution for the safety of your dog. Dogs and Porcupine Quills Anyone who has seen a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-animal-predators/
| July 4, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Canine Brucellosis On the Rise
Yes, we have all read about canine brucellosis. That disease has been eliminated from our dogs in the U.S., right? So why are we bringing this topic up again – we are tired of hearing about it by now, aren’t we? Sadly, canine brucellosis is not gone from the U.S. It is not only still here, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/canine-brucellosis-on-the-rise/
| June 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Swim in Chlorine Pools?
If you own a dog, chances are you've enjoyed watching your furry companion launch themself into a pool in summer. While this is pleasing to watch for many humans, it does raise a question — is chlorine safe for dogs? When humans swim in a pool, most chlorine levels are safe, even if you happen […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-swim-in-chlorine-pools/
| June 20, 2019
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Expert Advice: General Health
How to Keep Your Dog Healthy
It's important to know how to keep your dog healthy. Here are some of the key ways to maintain your dog's health, inside and out.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-keep-your-dog-healthy/
| June 16, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
No Puppies? A Look at Causes of Infertility in Female Dogs
By Erin Rakosky DVM & Paisley Lunchick RVT KPA-CTP You have the right sire selected for your special female and a list of potential puppy buyers, eager for their new family member. But a few weeks after breeding, you get the disappointing news that your bitch is not pregnant. There are several reasons a breeding may not result in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/no-puppies-look-causes-infertility-female-dogs/
| June 8, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Whippet Facts You May Not Know
A beloved breed known for their speed, Whippets also enjoy the role of man's best friend and are loving and cuddly family pets.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-whippet/
| May 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: General Health
Everything You Need to Know About Dog Diapers
Anyone who's had a child or babysat for one has been through the diaper experience. But some pet owners may find that, for a variety of reasons, their dog needs to wear a dog diaper or wrap product made specifically for canines. So, what are the reasons why a dog would need a diaper? Reasons […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dog-diapers/
| May 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Anaplasmosis in Dogs: Another Tick-Borne Threat
When it comes to tick-related threats to your dog, Lyme disease usually gets all the attention. But anaplasmosis is another tick-borne disease that can cause bruising, lameness, and even uncontrolled bleeding in your pet. That's why you should learn the signs of anaplasmosis and what to do if your pet contracts the disease. What Is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/anaplasmosis-in-dogs/
| May 13, 2019
Legislative Alerts
Effective Immediately: Importation of Dogs from Egypt to the U.S. Suspended
Friday, May 10, 2019 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily suspended the importation of dogs from Egypt, effective May 10, 2019. This suspension also applies to dogs originating in Egypt that are imported from or routed through third-party countries if the dogs lived in those countries for less than six […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/effective-immediately-importation-dogs-egypt-u-s-suspended/
| May 10, 2019