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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips for Crate Training Your Dog
These 10 tips from the AKC GoodDog! Helpline will make it easy for you to crate train your dog and teach them to love spending time in their crate.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/crate-training/
| September 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Lymphoma in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Lymphoma is a common cancer in people and dogs and affects the lymph nodes and lymphatic system, which is made up of organs, tissues, and vessels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lymphoma-in-dogs/
| August 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Spay and Neuter Alternatives: Hormone-Preserving Sterilization
Hormone-sparing sterilization (vasectomy or ovary-sparing spay) retain hormones associated with possibly better health and behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hormone-preserving-sterilization/
| August 18, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Pyoderma in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Many dermatological conditions cause flaky, inflamed, itchy skin for our pups, but one of the most commonly diagnosed skin diseases is pyoderma in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pyoderma-in-dogs/
| August 9, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Canine Herpesvirus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Canine herpes virus can affect adult dogs as well as puppies, and it's important to take precautions against it since so many dogs get it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/canine-herpesvirus/
| June 16, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Trazodone for Dogs: What to Know
Trazodone is a medication used to treat depression in people, but your veterinarian may suggest Trazodone for dogs to help with behavioral issues.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/trazodone-for-dogs/
| March 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
What to Do If a Snake Bites Your Dog
If your dog has been bitten by a snake, what do you do? Taking action quickly is important, but try not to panic. Few snakebites on dogs prove fatal before you get to the emergency veterinarian, but it depends on the size of the dog, the type and size of the snake, if or how […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-do-dog-bitten-by-snake/
| January 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Urinary Frequency in Dogs: What to Know
I have a spayed, female, four-year-old dog who hasn't urinated in the house since she was four months old. Suddenly, after she's been resting for a while, I find wet spots in her bedding. Dogs, like humans, can experience several problems when it comes to urination. One problem, called pollakiuria, is the need to urinate […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-peeing-so-much-urinary-frequency/
| December 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Why Does My Dog’s Fur Turn Pink or Brown?
Have you noticed that when your dog continually licks their paws, rusty brown patches appear on their fur? Or maybe your beautiful white Maltese develops difficult-to-remove stains around their eyes. Your dog's fur turning pink or brown isn't always a concern. Sometimes, though, the color change can be a symptom of an underlying health problem. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-color/
| October 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Can Dogs Eat Kiwi?
Available all year-round and loaded with more vitamin C than an orange and more potassium than a banana, kiwi is a sweet fruit that tastes good and provides an abundance of nutritious benefits. But, can dogs eat kiwi? If you’re snacking on a kiwi, it’s perfectly fine to share with your dog. Just be mindful of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-dogs-eat-kiwi/
| August 16, 2022