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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
Choosing the Right Breed for Your Lifestyle
Getting a dog should be a well-planned decision to ensure a lifelong commitment. Dogs are not objects that are returned if you change your mind because they have become too big, too energetic, or too time-consuming to care for properly. For the greatest chance for success, put forth the effort to find the best match […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/choosing-right-breed-lifestyle/
| March 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
FDA Recall: Salmonella & Listeria Make These 9 Pet Products a Potential Threat
The year began with a recall of Sportmix pet food due to fatal aflatoxin levels. Now, another dog food is on recall. Bravo Packing, Inc. previously announced a voluntary recall of two pet food products. As of March 17, that recall has been expanded to include all pet foods and bones in all sizes. An FDA […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/fda-recall-salmonella-listeria-make-9-pet-products-potential-threat/
| March 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Birdseed Is for the Birds, Contrary to What Your Dog May Think
Like many dog owners, I have a dog who loves to eat. Dog food, goose poop, birdseed – you name it. Nothing very harmful in that, right? Well, it turns out that birdseed should be saved for the birds. And here’s why. Aflatoxin Poisoning It’s not unusual for dogs to graze for birdseed under a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-ate-birdseed-poisonous/
| March 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Searching for the Genetic Basis of Bloat
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, is a disease dreaded by dog owners and veterinary professionals. In this emergency condition, the stomach fills with gas and rotates on its axis, leading to cardiovascular shock and abnormal function of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, kidney, and clotting systems. Known risk factors for bloat include breed, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/searching-genetic-basis-bloat/
| March 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Rarest Dog Breed: Norwegian Lundehund History From the Brink of Extinction
According to 2021 registration statistics, the Norwegian Lundehund is the rarest and least popular dog breed, ranking 197 of 197 breeds. But there's still a hole lot to love about this dog. A dozen or so years ago, potty-mouthed TV chef Gordon Ramsay visited Iceland for his first taste of puffin. With its orange beak […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/norwegian-lundehund-history-behind-the-breed/
| March 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Beyond Puppy Basics: Try Puppy-Safe Sport Foundation Games
Your puppy is home and you have dreams of training and competing in sports, so where do you start? There are lots of important skills your puppy will be learning—like potty training, crate training, loose-leash walking, and basic obedience commands like sit, down, and recalls. But if you're bored with that, or looking to do […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/bored-with-puppy-basics-try-puppy-safe-sport-foundation-games/
| March 15, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Alabama–Good News! Bill that Allows Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants Advances to Full Senate. Continued Support Needed.
The voices of responsible dog owners are being heard! Alabama House Bill 235, which seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas if the company wishes to do so, has passed in the House and in Senate committee. It next will be voted on by the full Senate. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-good-news-bill-allows-dogs-outdoor-seating-areas-restaurants-advances-full-senate-continued-support-needed/
| March 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
French Bulldog Facts You May Not Know
Sturdy, adorable, and entertaining, the French Bulldog is an ideal companion. Here are some things owners can tell you about the Frenchie.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-french-bulldog/
| March 11, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Alabama–Bill that Allows Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants Advances, Support Needed!
Alabama House Bill 235, which seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas if the company wishes to do so, continues to advance. It has already passed in the House and will next be voted on by the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development. The bill could […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-bill-allows-dogs-outdoor-seating-areas-restaurants-advances-support-needed/
| March 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Eggs?
Can dogs eat eggs? Learn how to safely incorporate eggs into your dog's diet, usually as an occasional treat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-eggs/
| March 8, 2021