Know the signs of IBD and IBS and how to diagnose and treat them. IBS is less common in dogs than IBD, but can have many different causes.

Dogs lick their butts for many reasons. These can include boredom or medical issues. Obsessive attention to their rears calls for a vet visit.

These 10 tips from the AKC GoodDog! Helpline will make it easy for you to crate train your dog and teach them to love spending time in their crate.

All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]

New puppies are curious and full of energy, but how much exercise does a puppy need? Mental and physical exercise depends, but both are important for growing puppies.

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts Webinar Discussing Canine Nutrition and Working Dogs February 22, 2024 Nutrition is a critical part of caring for a working dog.  Not just to ensure the dog’s health, but also to help the dog perform its jobs at the optimum level. Yesterday, the AKC Detection Dog […]

Learn more about why your dog might be throwing up white foam, what it looks like, and when it is a cause for concern and merits a trip to the vet.

Yeast dermatitis is another type of dermatitis that can affect dogs, also called Malassezia. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how to treat.

Stressed dogs communicate through body language that's important for humans to understand. Learning dog warning signs can help prevent dangerous situations.

We asked a veterinarian about Imodium® (loperamide) for dogs, why you should use the drug cautiously or not at all, dosages, and the safer alternatives.