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Expert Advice: Health
Hernias in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Hernias are a common ailment in dogs and can, at times, be life threatening. Learn to recognize the signs of the five types of hernia.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hernias-in-dogs/
| July 18, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Ataxia in Dogs: What You Need to Know
If your dog is suffering from ataxia, the most common symptom you might notice is a change in his gait, making him very unsteady.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ataxia-in-dogs/
| July 13, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Family Takes Purple Bus and Boston Terrier ‘Delilah’ to AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Will small-but-mighty Boston Terrier Delilah hold her crown as the fastest of her breed at this year's AKC Fastest Dogs USA?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/delilah-boston-terrier-akc-fastest-dogs-usa/
| July 10, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Delaware Session Ends for Year: Barking Dog Bill Held, Pet Insurance Bill Advances
The first session of the Delaware General Assembly has closed for the year. House Bill 124 which seeks to regulate barking dogs remained in the House Appropriations Committee. Additionally, the General Assembly approved House Bill 156 which establishes the comprehensive framework for the regulation of pet insurance transactions in Delaware. House Bill 124 would prohibit […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-session-ends-year-barking-dog-bill-held-pet-insurance-bill-advances/
| July 10, 2023
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB’S ‘GOOD DOG TV’ COMING TO A TELEVISION SCREEN NEAR YOU
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that AKC.tv™’s weekly lifestyle program, AKC Good Dog TV, is set to premiere on the FOX-owned television stations WWOR-TV (My9) on July 8th and WNYW-TV (FOX 5) July 9th, respectively. “We are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-clubs-good-dog-tv-coming-television-screen-near/
| July 7, 2023
Legislative Alerts
This Just In: CDC Extends Suspension of Dogs from Countries Classified as High-Risk for Rabies
On Monday, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will announce an extension of the temporary suspension of dog imports from countries classified as high risk for rabies. The extension will not make changes to the current rules and will remain in effect through July 31, 2024. The CDC believes the suspension […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/just-cdc-extends-suspension-dogs-countries-classified-high-risk-rabies/
| July 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
IBD and IBS in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Know the signs of IBD and IBS and how to diagnose and treat them. IBS is less common in dogs than IBD, but can have many different causes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ibd-and-ibs-in-dogs/
| July 7, 2023
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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
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: Closer to Solving the Mystery?
Since diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy was identified in 2018, researchers have linked it to diets with peas, lentils and possibly potatoes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dilated-cardiomyopathy-dogs-update/
| July 5, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Urine Marking vs. Peeing: How to Tell These Dog Behaviors Apart
Dogs pee in the house for many reasons, but they also urine mark. Learn to tell the difference between these behaviors and how to reduce marking.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/marking-vs-peeing/
| July 3, 2023