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Expert Advice: Nutrition
How to Help Your Dog Eat More Slowly
How can we help our dogs eat at a slower pace? With so many options to make your dog eat more slowly, you’re almost certain to find one your dog enjoys.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/slow-your-dogs-eating/
| July 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
The Complete Guide to Traveling With Your Dog
Taking your dog along can make the family vacation more fun for everyone, if you plan carefully. Here are some tips to make traveling with your dog enjoyable. Health and Safety for Dog Travel Bring your dog to the veterinarian for a checkup before going on an extended trip. Make sure all their vaccinations are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/complete-guide-to-traveling-with-your-dog/
| July 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Spectacular Spitz Breeds
If you live in a region with harsh winter weather, then you may want to consider a spitz breed. Many of these dogs were bred for life in arctic climates and originated in Scandinavia, Russia, North America, and Asia. The word “spitz” in German means "pointed." Physically, most spitz breeds have a wolf-like appearance that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/spitz-dog-breeds/
| June 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
How to Find the Best Veterinarian
Have you ever wondered what to look for in a vet? Struggling with finding the best vet for your dog? Here's everything you need to know.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-find-best-veterinarian/
| June 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Prep Your House for a Pet Sitter
By Anna Burke and Harriet Meyers One weekend last winter, my neighbor managed to schedule a relaxing getaway to soak up the sun in Florida. She made arrangements for a pet sitter to care for her Rhodesian Ridgeback, and left the sitter the code to the keypad on the garage door and several pages of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-prep-house-for-pet-sitter/
| May 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Skin Cancer: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
The word "cancer" instills fear into the heart of every dog owner, but not all growths are cancerous. The most common growth found on dogs are lipomas, which are fat cells. Also commonly found on dogs are sebaceous cysts, which can become cancerous. If your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with skin cancer, or if […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-skin-cancer-types/
| May 20, 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
Should You Bring Your Dog to Work? Pros and Cons of Dogs in the Workplace
These days, more and more companies are becoming dog-friendly. Here are some pros and cons of bringing your dog to work with you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/bring-your-dog-to-work/
| May 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Studies
Are We Gender-Stereotyping Our Dogs?
"Female dogs are moodier; males are more playful." "Females are more dog-aggressive; males are more human-aggressive." "Males are more loyal." "Females are sweeter." Everyone, it seems, has an opinion on sex differences in dogs—these are just a few I collected in an informal poll. But is there any truth to these distinctions, or are they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/are-we-gender-stereotyping-our-dogs/
| May 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Heatstroke in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Dogs are notoriously bad at dissipating body heat. Watch for early signs of heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, in your dog to avoid serious outcomes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heatstroke-in-dogs/
| May 6, 2021