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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
How to Keep Your Dogs Happy During Your Transition Back to Work
It’s no surprise that during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people got dogs. Being home all day by themselves, dogs seemed to be the perfect antidote for their isolation and loneliness. People had plenty of time and nowhere to go and many new puppies and dogs that came into people’s lives during the pandemic got used […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/keep-dogs-happy-transition-back-work/
| September 20, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health
Prednisone for Dogs
If your dog has an inflammatory condition, is getting an organ transplant, or has been diagnosed with Addison’s disease, your veterinarian may prescribe a drug called prednisone. What is Prednisone? Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid (a class of steroid hormones) that’s similar to but more potent than cortisol, an adrenal hormone produced naturally in a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/prednisone-for-dogs/
| November 7, 2016
Expert Advice: Health
Dementia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Just like humans with Alzheimer's disease, dogs can suffer from Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome or dog dementia. Learn the signs and how you can treat it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-dementia/
| July 6, 2023
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Puppy Training Timeline: Teaching Good Behavior Before It’s Too Late
Puppies, like human babies, do a lot of learning to do in their early months, especially when it comes to navigating their new environment and adopting good manners. For tips on how to facilitate that learning, we turned to certified dog trainer Kate Naito, who is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and Manners […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-training-timeline-teaching-good-behavior-before-its-too-late/
| January 1, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
13 of the Most Trainable Dog Breeds
Usually, when we ask if a dog is smart, we really want to know how trainable they are. Although intelligence is a major component in a dog's ability to learn, each breed has a distinct personality, instinctive drive, and genetic heritage, which will affect trainability. For example, some breeds were developed to work cooperatively with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/13-of-the-most-trainable-breeds/
| January 18, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Signs of False Pregnancy in Dogs
You didn’t breed your female during her last heat cycle, yet she acts and looks like she is pregnant. Her nesting instinct has kicked in, and her mammary glands are swollen as though in preparation for lactation. A false pregnancy may be to blame. “Essentially all dogs that go through estrus, or have a heat […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/signs-false-pregnancy-dogs/
| February 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Dog Breeding Pregnancy & Nutrition: Q&A With Experts
No matter how experienced you become at dog breeding and whelping litters of puppies, you may sometimes face scenarios you have not seen before. Purina Pro Plan turned to experts to answer questions related to dog breeding. Purina senior research Nutritionist Arleigh Reynolds, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, and Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-breeding-pregnancy-nutrition-qa-with-experts/
| February 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Mastiff vs. Bullmastiff: How to Tell the Difference
There are many large, muscular dog breeds. And several have droopy flews (big, hanging upper lips). But can you tell them apart? For those unfamiliar with the breeds, the Mastiff and the Bullmastiff in particular can be tricky to distinguish. Read on to learn about these two formidable protectors. Mastiff Mix-Up When Diane Collings, two-time […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/how-to-tell-the-difference-mastiff-vs-bullmastiff/
| July 15, 2020
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Kidney Disease in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Acute or chronic kidney disease in dogs is a serious and progressive health concern. Early detection and proper management can extend your dog's life.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-kidney-disease/
| June 29, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje History: Behind the Duck-Hunting Breed
Curiosity didn’t just kill the cat. It did in the duck, too. Over the centuries, bird hunters have come up with creative ways to close in on their quacking prey, in part by breeding specific dogs to help in that endeavor. Centuries ago, hunters in the Netherlands came up with perhaps the most outside-the-box idea for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/behind-the-breed-kooiker-history/
| June 25, 2020