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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
People Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat
Dedicated dog lovers tend to be very kind people. We share our hearts and homes (and for some lucky pups, even the foot of our beds) with our canine pals. Surely there is nothing wrong with sharing our favorite people foods with our dogs too, right? Not necessarily. Many of the foods, such as fruits […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/human-foods-dogs-can-and-cant-eat/
| April 24, 2020
Legislative Alerts
AKC Urges Officials To Allow Pet Food & Service Suppliers To Remain Open During COVID -19 Crisis
The American Kennel Club (AKC) today joined with the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) and other animal care leaders to urge government officials to help ensure the well-being of animals by allowing businesses that provide products and services for the care of pets to continue to operate during the COVID-19 response. Dennis Sprung, AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-urges-officials-allow-pet-food-service-suppliers-remain-open-covid-19-crisis/
| March 21, 2020
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Mistakes You Might Be Making When It Comes To Dog Food
Naturally, owners want what's best for their pets when it comes to nutrition. But, you may be making mistakes when it comes to dog food without even knowing it. Here are eight common dog food mistakes and how to remedy the situations. 1. Buying Too Much Dog Food Generally speaking, you don't want to buy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-food-mistakes-you-might-be-making/
| March 5, 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
Legislative Alerts
NH Update: January 28, 2020 at 10am Set for HB 1389 – Adequate Food, Water, Shelter and Banning Dogs Outside and Unattended
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 The New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee has scheduled the continued hearing on HB 1389 for Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 10am in Room 303 of the Legislative Office Building. AKC’s prior alert and details on this bill can be reviewed in full here. HB 1389 would amend the state’s […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-update-january-21-2020-10am-set-hb-1389-adequate-food-water-shelter-banning-dogs-outside-unattended/
| January 21, 2020
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Benefits of High-Fiber Dog Foods
Fiber is an often-overlooked nutrient in dog foods, but it's surprisingly beneficial to our dogs. Although it comes only from plant-based ingredients, there are plenty of healthy ways it can be included in your dog's diet—through ingredients such as sweet potatoes or green beans. The quality of the fiber is important, as well, so make […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/benefits-high-fiber-dog-foods/
| January 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
“Leave It” Command: Training Your Dog to Ignore Food and Other Items
The "leave it" command can keep your pet from eating dangerous items. Here's how to teach your dog to ignore items that they shouldn't eat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/learning-the-leave-it-command/
| November 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Cooking for Your Dog: Do’s & Don’ts of Homemade Dog Food
Cooking for your dog offers benefits like diet management, appeasing picky eaters, and bond-building, but there a few common mistakes for owners to avoid.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/cooking-for-your-dog-dos-and-donts/
| October 31, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
FDA Issues Salmonella Warning For Performance Dog Frozen Raw Pet Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning pet owners not to feed their pets Performance Dog frozen raw pet food. During an inspection, two samples of the food tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono), which can sicken both humans and animals. The FDA issued this warning because they believe Performance Dog raw pet food is a serious […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/fda-salmonella-warning-performance-dog-frozen-raw-pet-food/
| September 30, 2019
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
The Farmer’s Dog: Fresh, Customized Dog Food
By April 2019, Bryan Bailey was a desperate man. In September 2018, he and his wife Kira had welcomed a Siberian Husky puppy into their lives. Tikaani was beautiful—solid black with white paws—reminding Bryan of the sled dogs from his childhood in Alaska. But Tikaani was wasting away. Almost as soon as he arrived at Bryan and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/the-farmers-dog-customized-dog-food/
| June 20, 2019