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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
How to Care for & Feed a Breeding Bitch
Avoiding malnourishment of a bitch from the pre-breeding phase to parturition is vital to the health of both the bitch and her pups. We are all aware that good nutrition and proper prenatal care play important roles in ensuring the birth of healthy human children. The same is true in ensuring that our canine friends […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/the-care-and-feeding-of-the-breeding-bitch-part-two/
| May 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Do Dogs Have Maternal Instincts? How Dogs Encourage Independence in Puppies
Canine mothers are the first sign of love and protection for newborn puppies. For the first three weeks after the puppies are born, the mother dog gives them her undivided attention and care. “What you’ll see on day one is a mother who doesn’t want to be away from her pups for more than a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/canine-mother-separation-from-puppies/
| May 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
Did Your Pet Gain Weight During the Pandemic?
Lockdown, Our Lives, and Our Pets The past year of dealing with the pandemic has been challenging for all of us. Our pets have been there through all of it with us from the good (the extra companionship) to the bad (overeating, binge-watching television, and not exercising regularly). Unfortunately, our altered lifestyle has also taken […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/canine-weight-gain/
| May 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Improve Your Senior Dog’s Quality of Life
Senior dogs can still have a wonderful quality of life. There are also lots of ways owners can promote movement, health, cognitive function, and comfort.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-improve-your-senior-dogs-quality-of-life/
| May 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
15 Unique Jobs for Working Dogs
There are many unique jobs for dogs to do, ranging from ancient traditions to modern tasks. Learn about unusual ways dogs have helped people in the past and still help others today.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/working-dogs-jobs-for-dogs/
| May 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
What to Ask Potential Groomers Before You Hand Them Your Dog
Follow our tips to find the right groomer for your dog. Do some research, ask the right questions, and you can be confident that your dog is in good hands.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/questions-ask-potential-groomers/
| April 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Keep Your Dog Quiet During Online Video Meetings
During the pandemic, online video meetings have become a common way to communicate. Whether we're conducting business or chatting with friends and family, virtual get-togethers have made our lives easier. But there's nothing more annoying than interruptions during a meeting. And dogs are a common culprit. Don't let your dog be the one to bark […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-keep-your-dog-quiet-during-online-video-meetings/
| April 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Benadryl For Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dosage Information
The temptation to reach into our medicine cabinets to treat our pets can be dangerous. Humans and dogs react very differently to medications, which is why veterinarians caution dog owners against making independent decisions about how to medicate their animals. However, some human medications are safe for use with dogs, as long as they are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/benadryl-for-dogs/
| April 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Metronidazole for Dogs
Dog owners today are armed with more tools for keeping their dogs healthy and fit than ever before. Modern medicine has radically improved how well, and how long, our companion animals live. For both humans and dogs, antibiotics like metronidazole continue to be a potent ally in the fight against disease and infection. What Is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/metronidazole-for-dogs/
| April 21, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Maryland 2021 Session Adjourns with Many Victories for Dog Owners
Last week, the 2021 Session of the Maryland General Assembly was adjourned. Overall, the Session could be deemed a success for dogs and responsible dog owners given the outcome of several bills, including: House Bill 81/Senate Bill 122 – Regulating Dogs Outdoors: HB 81 and its companion SB 122 sought to address “Unattended Dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-2021-session-adjourns-many-victories-dog-owners/
| April 20, 2021