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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Wheat And Other Grains?
A walk down the pet food aisle shows high-end (and high-priced) kibbles boasting “grain-free” formulas. We’re made to feel guilty if we feed our dogs the dreaded grain. But what’s the big deal? Grain may have gotten a really bad name from the 2007 pet-food contamination tragedy in which wheat gluten imported from China had […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-wheat/
| May 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Giardia in Dogs and Giardiasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Dogs can become infected with Giardia in a number of different ways, leading to giardiasis. Learn about Giardia in dogs and how to deal with giardiasis in dogs if your pet is diagnosed with that condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/giardia-in-dogs/
| May 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs in the Office: How to Help Pets & Co-Workers Coexist
Over the last few years, several studies have shown the benefits of allowing dogs in the workplace. For example, it reduces stress and encourages communication between co-workers, among other things. But before your canine companion can become a constant presence at your desk, here are a few questions you should ask yourself. Is My Dog Office-Ready? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/office-dog-tips/
| May 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Why Your Dog Won’t Eat Kibble
When your picky dog turns down kibble, there are lots of other options. Fresh, human-grade dog food, delivered to your door, may be the best choice.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-wont-eat-kibble/
| May 17, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2021
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – HB 235 would authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas and sets out access, sanitation, and other requirements. It also specifies that emotional support animals are not service animals within the meaning of the Americans […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-may-2021/
| May 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Heartworm in Dogs: What You Should Know About the Mosquito-Borne Parasite
Heartworm is a potentially deadly parasite that is transmitted only by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms, called microfilaria, circulating in the bloodstream of infected animals. Dogs and other canids, such as fox, wolves, and coyote, are considered the primary heartworm hosts, but these parasites can also affect other mammals, including cats and ferrets. There are treatments […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heartworm-in-dogs-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment/
| May 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Plan for Your Dog’s Care When You Leave Town
As lockdowns lift and summer approaches, travel plans are brewing for many dog owners. If you're taking your dog away with you, check out our recent guide to airline pet policies. But if the pup needs to stay home, you're left with a different set of questions: where should you leave her, and with whom? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/how-to-plan-for-your-dogs-care-when-you-leave-town/
| May 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Getting Puppies to Their New Homes During COVID-19 Crisis
During 2020, we learned a lot about getting puppies and dogs to their new homes in a safe and affordable manner. As Americans adjusted to the “new normal” of working and learning at home, many people decided it was an opportune time to bring a new puppy or dog into their lives. We also discovered there […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/getting-puppies-new-homes-covid-19-crisis/
| May 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
The Perfect Place for the Whelping Box
By Nancy Pemberton, AKC Breeder of Merit Rowan Border Terriers One of the most important things to do for your pregnant bitch when the time for her to whelp approaches is to provide her with a safe place for her puppies. Not only will it make her feel more secure, it might be a matter […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/the-perfect-place-whelping-box/
| May 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
New AKC Puppy Folders Released For Breeders
As a breeder, you spend time and energy finding the perfect homes for your puppies. Once you find the best match, you want to be sure your puppies’ new families have all the information they need to get their pups off to a great start. Our newly updated AKC Puppy Folders allow you to do […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/new-akc-puppy-folders-released-breeders/
| May 10, 2021