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Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues August 2022
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can’t help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-august-2022/
| August 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get Monkeypox?
In July 2022, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of monkeypox a global health emergency. Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, which means that it can spread between animals and people. It still is unclear how easily the monkeypox virus is spread between people and animals. As with all zoonotic illnesses, confirmed infected people with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-monkeypox/
| August 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Parkour: Fun for Pups and People
After taking part in the fast-growing, fun, and accessible sport of dog parkour, you're not likely to look at park benches, tree stumps, or playground equipment the same way again. It's an ideal activity if attending Agility or Obedience classes isn't possible or practical. And, with a bit of imagination, any neighborhood offers boundless opportunities […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-parkour-fun-for-pups-and-people/
| August 5, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Eat Onions?
Can your dog eat onions? No: onions and onion products can prove toxic to dogs. Find out how to prevent onion toxicity in dogs here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-eat-onions/
| August 3, 2022
![Golden Retriever eating from a stainless steel bowl indoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Golden-Retriever-eating-from-a-stainless-steel-bowl-indoors-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Raw Dog Food May Be Fueling Rise in Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
While the world focuses on the pandemic, another public-health crisis is brewing: antibiotic resistance. According to the United Nations, illnesses that are resistant to human medications could cause up to 10 million deaths a year by 2050. And our beloved dogs' food could be contributing to the crisis. Testing Dog Food for Dangerous Bacteria British […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/raw-dog-food-rise-in-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/
| July 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
The 8 Biggest Dog Food Myths
The Internet can offer a wealth of tips and facts on dog food. Unfortunately, it provides even more dog food myths and misinformation. Here’s a sampling of urban legends populating the Web and the actual truths behind them. Myth: Don't Feed Dogs Pork But then I started to wonder why so few commercial foods contained […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-food-myths/
| July 29, 2022
![Flat-Coated Retriever laying down outdoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Flat-Coated-Retriever-laying-down-outdoors-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Health
Dogs Overheating: Signs, Symptoms, & Prevention
It's easy (and dangerous) for dogs to become overheated. Here's how to recognize signs of overheated dogs, how to prevent overheating, and what to do if you think you have an overheated dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dogs-overheating-signs-symptoms-prevention/
| July 26, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Rockingham County, VA: Request Delay of Consideration of New Kennel Regulations
At its recent meeting, the Rockingham County Planning Commission (Harrisonburg, VA) tabled a proposed Dog Kennel Ordinance that could impact local hobby kennels. As a result, the proposal now goes to the Board of Supervisors for possible enactment. The ordinance is not currently listed on the agenda for the 6:00pm meeting on Wednesday, July 27. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rockingham-county-va-request-delay-consideration-new-kennel-regulations/
| July 26, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Hot Spot Treatments and Prevention on Dogs
Hot spots are one of the most common skin conditions in dogs, particularly in the summer months. These painful, oozing sores can appear seemingly out of nowhere and often spread rapidly. While they are frustrating to deal with, this common condition can be aided by hot spot treatments, and even prevented with the right management […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/treating-and-preventing-hot-spots-on-dogs/
| July 25, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
Regulatory Issues July 2022
Here are some highlights of state and federal regulatory issues AKC GR recently addressed. Visit AKC’s Regulatory Resource Center for more information on these and other significant regulatory issues addressed by AKC Government Relations. Federal - On June 1, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an extension and modification of the July […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/regulatory-issues-july-2022/
| July 22, 2022