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Expert Advice: Grooming
Avoid a Sticky Situation: How to Get Sap Out of Dog Fur
Learn how to get sap out of dog fur with items already in your pantry. Armed with the right tools and treats, this doesn't have to be a job to dread.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/avoid-a-sticky-situation-how-to-get-sap-out-of-dog-fur/
| October 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Nutmeg?
With its earthy sweetness, nutmeg is virtually indispensable in many fall and holiday baked goods, sauces, and stews. This is fine for us humans, but can your dog eat nutmeg? No, and here’s why. Is Nutmeg Toxic to Dogs? Nutmeg is derived from the seed of the tropical evergreen tree Myristica fragrans. The spice mace […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-my-dog-eat-nutmeg/
| October 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Aging in Dogs: Physical and Mental Signs Your Dog Is Getting Older
Keep an eye out for physical, behavioral, and mental changes in your older dog. These might be signs of aging in dogs, and being aware of them is the first step to ensuring continued quality of life for senior dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/aging-in-dogs-physical-mental-signs/
| October 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Help Make Your Dog’s Halloween Costume a Pleasant Experience
Dog costumes are increasingly popular options for Halloween. Here's how to make wearing a dog costume a pleasant experience for your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/make-dog-halloween-costume-experience-pleasant/
| October 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Corn in Dog Food: What You Need to Know
Corn is a common and much-maligned dog food ingredient. But, just because corn in dog food is cost-effective, it doesn't mean it's worthless.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/corn-in-dog-food-what-you-need-to-know/
| October 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
How to Help Prevent Your Dog From Escaping the Yard
Paid Advertisement For lots of dog owners, a nice fenced backyard where your pet can roam, sniff out interesting things, and snooze in the shade is a must. It's perfect — except when your dog believes the grass is greener elsewhere, and they become a master escape artist. One minute you see them from the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-keep-a-dog-from-escaping-the-yard/
| October 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Safety
Home Alone: How to Keep an Eye on Your Dog When You’re Not There
Paid Advertisement When you get ready to leave your house for work or a quick errand, are you confident that your pooch will settle down for a leisurely snooze until you return? That's what the owner of three black Labrador Retrievers thought. But while she was out, those silly dogs ate the popcorn strung on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-keep-an-eye-on-your-dog/
| September 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Soy in Dog Food: What You Need to Know
Does soy in dog food deserve the negative press it gets, or can it be a good thing? Learn about the pros and cons of this ingredient in your dog's diet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/soy-in-dog-food-what-you-need-to-know/
| September 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Health
Do Dogs Sweat?
You may be used to seeing your dog pant in warm weather, but do dogs sweat? Contrary to popular belief, dogs do sweat, but this is only a small part of their cool-down process. How Do Dogs Sweat? Dogs only produce sweat in certain parts of their bodies. Dogs have two types of sweat glands: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-sweat/
| September 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How to Do a Turkey Trot 5K With Your Dog
The AKC Fit Dog Program is organizing its annual 5K Turkey Trot for dogs and their owners. Learn how to safely exercise with your dog and earn a medal.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/turkey-trot-with-your-dog/
| September 29, 2022