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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Choose the Best Crate for Your Dog
Dogs are den animals and having a crate for them in your home gives them a cozy spot of their own. Here's how to choose the best dog crate for your home.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/choose-best-crate-dog/
| March 6, 2022
Expert Advice: Cleaning
How to Clean a Dog Bed
Dogs love their beds. Unfortunately, your canine companion's bed may be one of the most germ-filled places in your house. In addition to collecting dirt, pollen, and dog hair, they can harbor disease-causing organisms, some of which can infect humans, for up to 12 months. That's why it's crucial to wash your pup's bed every […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-clean-a-dog-bed/
| March 6, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Blood in Dog Poop: What to Know
Have you noticed blood in your dog's poop? Knowing what you're looking at can help you communicate more clearly with your veterinarian.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/blood-in-dog-poop-stool/
| March 6, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
What to Do When You Can’t Afford Healthcare for Your Dog
Every day, in animal hospitals around the country, dog owners receive the devastating news that there's something seriously wrong with their pet. When the unexpected happens, the cost of pet healthcare can quickly burn through any budget, and according to the American Academy of Actuaries, only 1 to 2 percent of American pets are insured. So […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-do-when-you-cant-afford-healthcare-for-your-dog/
| March 6, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Distemper in Dogs – Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Distemper is one of the most serious diseases your dog can get. It is also one of the most preventable. Here are the facts, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention methods that every dog owner needs to know about distemper. What Is Canine Distemper? Canine distemper should sound familiar to you if your dog is up-to-date […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/distemper-in-dogs/
| March 5, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Internal Dog Parasites: Heartworm, Hookworm, Ringworm, Roundworm
Parasites in dogs take many forms, but they all have one thing in common: sooner or later their presence will almost always have an impact on your pet's health or comfort. Parasites can cause anything from mild irritation to serious illness. To cover all of the parasites in detail would (and does) take up a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/internal-dog-parasites/
| March 4, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Maryland Update: Senate Committee Passes Bill Regulating Dogs Outdoors. Call Your Senator!
Bills regulating dogs being outdoors and unattended in certain weather conditions and temperatures continue to advance in the Maryland Senate. Yesterday, the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee voted to give a favorable report on Senate Bill 44 as introduced. The bill now goes to the full Senate where it is up for second consideration tomorrow, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-update-senate-committee-passes-bill-regulating-dogs-outdoors-call-senator-2/
| March 4, 2022
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
External Dog Parasites: Fleas, Ticks, Lice, Mites
External parasites live on the outside of a dog’s body. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), at some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites, such as fleas, ticks, or mites, on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can cause serious skin problems or carry disease. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/external-dog-parasites/
| March 4, 2022
Legislative Alerts
CT Alert: Hearing March 7th Concerning Kennel and Dog Licenses
The Connecticut Joint Environment Committee has raised SB 234, and scheduled a Monday, March 7, 2022, public hearing on the bill. In addition to a handful of provisions under the oversight of the Department of Agriculture, the bill includes significant changes to current kennel and dog license rules. These proposed changes to the current law […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-alert-hearing-march-7th-concerning-kennel-dog-licenses/
| March 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Grooming
Finding the Right Shampoo for Your Dog
Wavy, curly, silky, short, double, dense, wooly, corded – dog coats are definitely not all the same. There’s a wide variation from breed to breed and among individual dogs. Not all dog shampoos are good for every dog, but how do you choose which is the best for your pet? Finding a shampoo that is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-shampoos/
| March 3, 2022