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Expert Advice: Puppy Nutrition
What to Feed Your Puppy Based on Their Breed
While a toy puppy may increase its birth weight by a factor of 10 to 20, a giant-breed puppy may grow to be 100 times bigger than when he was born. Consider this: A newborn Chihuahua may weigh only three ounces at birth and three pounds at maturity. A newborn Great Dane, however, may weigh […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/what-to-feed-puppy-based-on-breed/
| July 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Best DIY Frozen Dog Treats
When I was a child, I never ate an ice cream cone without giving the final bite to my dog. He loved sharing my cold treats, but at the time, I didn't realize it wasn't the best choice for his health. Ice cream can be hard for dogs to digest because milk and cream are the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/diy-frozen-dog-treats/
| June 29, 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
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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
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Fish?
If you’ve ever taken a glimpse at the ingredient panel of your dog’s food or examined other brands of dog food in the store, then you know that fish is frequently on the menu. Just because it is an ingredient in dog food, however, does not mean that dogs can safely eat just any old […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-fish/
| January 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday
Whether it's your dog's first birthday or their sweet 16, you'll want to celebrate. This guide can help you plan a great day for your beloved dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-birthday/
| September 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Bake a Birthday Cake for Your Dog
Looking to celebrate your dog's birthday? Try baking them a pet-safe birthday cake. Use this dog birthday cake recipe to celebrate your pup.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-birthday-cake-recipe/
| September 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Dog Chew My Furniture and Baseboards?
Chewed shoes, nibbled baseboards, and gnawed furniture are all common nuisances during your puppy's early months. After all, teething puppies need to chew to help relieve the discomfort of erupting teeth. But dogs grow out of that, right? Nope! Adult dogs love to chew and if they don't learn appropriate chewing behavior, you can expect […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-chew-my-furniture-and-baseboards/
| July 29, 2020
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Chicken?
Considering how many dog foods contain chicken as an ingredient, it’s a safe bet that you can feed your dog chicken. In fact, it’s a good source of protein, and cooked chicken can even be substituted for or added to his regular meal. Most sources recommend against raw chicken, due to the risk of salmonella […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-chicken/
| July 19, 2020
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Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
7 Vitamins Your Dog Needs For a Healthy Life
Grocery stores and pharmacies are stocked with row upon row of human vitamins. With so many options for us, it is completely logical that we wonder if dog vitamins are the right choice for our pets, too. But do dogs actually need canine supplements and vitamins? Are there any risks? Which vitamins should you give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/vitamins-dogs-need-healthy-lifestyle/
| May 4, 2020