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Expert Advice: Weight Management
How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight
This Is a Paid Advertisement for The Farmer's Dog In the U.S., 56% of dogs are overweight or obese, and that excess weight is tied to an astonishing array of health problems. When it comes to preventing dog obesity, or even the slow creep of excess pounds, simple awareness—knowing what your dog’s weight should be, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-obesity-safe-weight-loss/
| January 19, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Virginia: House Agriculture Sub Committee to Consider Several Dog Related Bills Tomorrow (1/18)
The Virginia House Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources Committee’s Agriculture Subcommittee is scheduled to consider five dog related bills at its 4:00pm meeting tomorrow, January 18, 2023. Those who wish to comment are encouraged to reach out directly to the committee (scroll down for more information). The committee is expected to consider the following legislation: […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/virginia-house-agriculture-sub-committee-consider-several-dog-related-bills-tomorrow-1-18/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Groom a Dog at Home
Good grooming will help your dog look and feel their best. Keep your dog clean and healthy with these at-home dog grooming tips.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-a-dog/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
12-Year-Old Karelian Bear Dog Overcomes Injury, Turmoil to Compete in Fast CAT Invitational
Weather, geography, and plenty of personal turmoil were all part of Sue Terry’s brittle landscape in 2022. And yet she and handler Starla Brewer found a way to get Finn, Terry’s beloved Karelian Bear Dog, to Orlando, Florida. There, the 12-year-old, 40-pound dog competed in the 2022 AKC Fast CAT Invitational, held in conjunction with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/12-year-old-karelian-bear-dog-injury-2022-fast-cat-invitational/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Prevention, and How to Solve It
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of separation anxiety in dogs and puppies from AKC's dog training experts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-separation-anxiety/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Carsickness in Dogs: What to Know
Carsickness in dogs can cause nausea, vomiting, and high stress levels. Here are ways to help with both the physical and psychological symptoms.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/car-sickness-in-dogs/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dogs Get Colds?
Rarely life-threatening but always irritating, the common cold is just a fact of life for humans. But can dogs get colds? Dogs can get infections that make them sneeze and sniffle, just like we do. However, your dog's cold symptoms could also be the result of a more serious disease. What Is a Cold? When […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-colds/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Is My Dog Whining?
They may not be able to talk, but dogs can use many other methods of communication to interact with us. Sometimes, whining is one of those methods. Whining can be cute, but if it goes on for long periods, or becomes a regular habit, it can get aggravating. If you want to stop your dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/reasons-your-dog-is-whining/
| January 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Events
Dog Breeds You Could Meet at AKC Meet the Breeds
Plan the ultimate dog lovers' weekend! Here are just a few examples of the over 100 adorable dog breeds you could meet at an AKC Meet the Breeds event.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-we-met-meet-the-breeds/
| January 13, 2023
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Everyday Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk for Your Dog
Each year, approximately six million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs, according to the National Cancer Institute. It's estimated that one in four dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime. Cancer is also the leading cause of death in dogs who are past middle age. "Although we have little control over some of the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/reduce-dog-cancer-risk/
| January 11, 2023