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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Blood in Dog Poop: What to Know
Have you noticed blood in your dog's poop? Knowing what you're looking at can help you communicate more clearly with your veterinarian.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/blood-in-dog-poop-stool/
| March 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Pica in Dogs: What to Know
Pica is a condition where your dog eats non-food items like stones or dirt. Learn about the many causes and treatments for this dangerous behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pica-in-dogs/
| February 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Hyperthyroidism in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Although hyperthyroidism in dogs is a relatively rare disease, it can have serious consequences for a dog's health and life expectancy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hyperthyroidism-in-dogs/
| February 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
How Does Dog Eyesight Work? What Do Dogs See?
Your dog's eye and vision evolved to emphasize the vision needed for hunting at night. Yours evolved for picking berries during the day. Here's how.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-do-dogs-see/
| February 27, 2024
Sports & Events
Agility League Spotlight: Giza – Representing Her Breed & Still Running as a Veteran
The spotlight shines on Giza, who is the sole representative of her breed - the Pharaoh Hound - in League. Not only is Giza a rarer breed of sighthound, she did not start her agility career until she was 6 years old. Now 12, she is still competing and having fun in the sport as […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/agility-league-spotlight-giza-running-veteran/
| February 26, 2024
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Sports & Events
Healing Through Agility
A veterinarian finds strength in her favorite sport of agility and the support of her AKC Agility League team while battling cancer. By Penny Leigh (This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine.) The Douglas County Fair is much anticipated by the folks who live in this scenic area of Colorado. The week-long event […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/healing-through-agility/
| February 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Is Your Dog in Pain? Signs and Symptoms of Pain
Wondering how to tell when your dog is in pain? Usually, there are signs. Here's what to look for and how to help if you suspect chronic pain.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/signs-dog-is-in-pain/
| January 7, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: Updates on Bills Impacting Dogs, New Hearing Information
New Bill Information: HB 1875/SB 1767, as introduced, seek to expand the definition of "racketeering activity" to include committing, conspiring to commit, aiding, attempting to aid, soliciting, coercing, facilitating, or intimidating another person to commit the offense of animal fighting. SB 1767 is on the calendar of the Senate Judiciary Committee. AKC Government Relations (AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-updates-bills-impacting-dogs-new-hearing-information/
| February 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Keeping Dogs’ Hearts Healthy
February is American Heart Month, a good time to review how you keep your dogs fit. Keeping them in good condition is critical to your breeding program, and educating your puppy buyers will help them ensure their dogs have long, healthy lives. They need to know that their dogs, just like humans, need good nutrition, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/keeping-dogs-hearts-healthy/
| February 22, 2024
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Golden Retriever Facts You May Not Know
Golden Retrievers are called "America's sweethearts" by some, and have been among the most popular breeds for decades. Learn more about Goldens Retrievers.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-golden-retriever/
| September 24, 2021