Questions about CBD oil for dogs? You may not get answers from your veterinarian. Our Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Jerry Klein, weighs in.

Does CBD work for dogs? It depends. Here's how to choose the best and safest CBD oil or CBD products for your dog based on available research.

Dr. Jerry Klein gives the need-to-know information about using CBD oil to treat dogs. Learn what CBD oil is, what it does, side effects, and more.

Can CBD oil help dogs with epilepsy and seizure? Research says maybe. Here's everything we know about CBD oil for dog seizures.

If you've used CBD or considered it for your dog, you may also be considering CBD oil. Here are key differences between CBD treats and CBD oil for dogs.

You may recognize the term CBD, which comes in many different forms. But can it be used safely for dogs? Learn more about canine CBD.

Canine idiopathic epilepsy, defined as recurrent seizures with no identifiable underlying cause, is the most common medical neurologic disease in dogs.   Twenty to thirty percent of affected dogs continue to experience seizures despite treatment with currently available anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).  In addition, side effects from these drugs, such as increased appetite, sedation, restlessness, or anxiety [...]

Learn how to identify arthritis in dogs, obtain a diagnosis from a veterinarian, and explore the various techniques to manage and treat the disease.

CBD to calm anxiety. Mushrooms to boost immunity. Probiotics and plant-based diets. No, this isn't a rundown of advice from your favorite Instagram wellness coach, it's a list of rising wellness trends for dogs. Are these new trends truly beneficial for your dog, or are they merely passing fads? Get to know each trend and [...]

Canine idiopathic epilepsy, recurrent seizures with no identifiable underlying cause, remains a common concern of dog owners and veterinary professionals. Despite the development of new anti-epileptic drugs, many dogs’ seizures remain uncontrolled using currently available therapies. To address this major health concern the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), along with its donors, has invested over [...]

How do you know if your dog has anxiety? What can you do to treat dog anxiety? We're here to explain everything you need to know.

Suspect your dog ate something toxic? Learn the symptoms of poisoning, when to seek veterinary care, and how to prevent accidents.

Dog calming treats can relieve anxiety, soothe senior dogs, and reduce excitability. The best option will depend on your dog's specific needs.

Is your dog scared of thunder and storms? Learn why your dog is frightened and how you can help soothe your dog's thunderstorm anxiety.

While vets do prescribe aspirin for dogs, it has some serious side effects. Before you reach into your medicine cabinet, talk to your vet.

Despite or perhaps as a result of the stress and unusual health precautions Americans experienced in 2020, people focused more than ever on their pets. For the first time, pet industry sales exceeded $100 billion, according to American Pet Products Association (APPA) 2020 State of the Industry Report. This tidal wave of spending is expected to continue for [...]

The first time a German Shepherd Dog named Titan arrived at MaryMac's Doggie Retreat in New Orleans, he didn't want to get out of the car.

Librela is a new pain management drug for canine osteoarthritis. Learn more about its advantages, limitations and when it is a suitable treatment option.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of separation anxiety in dogs and puppies from AKC's dog training experts.

We had Jaco less than 10 months when it happened. Jaco was a German Shepherd Dog exported from the Czech Republic when he was 16 months old. I wanted him to be my next scent-detection dog, a partner in the work I’ve done for more than a decade, finding the missing and the dead. He was [...]

Holidays with fireworks cause lots of loud noises, which can cause dog anxiety. Learn how to keep your dog calm during fireworks.

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder seen in dogs, but with proper diagnosis and drugs therapy, most epileptic dogs can live long happy lives.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a potentially fatal tick-borne disease, but if caught early is usually curable. Here's what you need to know.

For the past 35 years, we have had the great pleasure of spending most or all of the summer at Cape Cod, MA, with our many generations of Golden Retriever and mixed-breed dogs.  As we near the salt water, the dogs always sniff the air and eagerly look out the window at the many salt marshes [...]

Several junior handlers and their All-American Dogs excelled in classes at the AKC Juniors Agility Competition and the AKC Juniors Classic obedience and rally competition held Dec. 11-12 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational. Pictured is Clara Selle and her rescue dog, Selle's Charming Aristocrat CD BN CGC, who won [...]

There are 28 All-American Dogs entered in the 2016 AKC Rally National Championship. The event takes place March 18 in Tulsa, OK, in conjunction with the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC National Agility Championship. Competition takes place in four different divisions with winners crowned in each: Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE); Rally Excellent; Rally Advance; and Rally Novice [...]

  The 2016 Westminster Kennel Club show will feature agility for the third year - and qualifying mixed-breed dogs registered with the AKC Canine Partners program are again invited to compete in the WKC Master Agility Championship. Pictured above are former shelter dog Roo! and Stacey Campbell of California who won the 24-inch division in [...]

The 11th AKC Obedience Classic sponsored by Eukanuba will be held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin December 14-15, 2024 in Orlando, FL. Join us in wishing the best of luck to these All American Dogs who will be competing at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL December 14- [...]

The spotlight shines on one of the rarest breeds competing in the AKC Agility League. Koda is a Karelian Bear Dog (KBD) – a breed in the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS). Koda is the first of his breed to earn an AKC agility title! He is no slouch in other areas as he is currently [...]

Rescue Pup Uses Her Nose to Keep America Safe  Beagle-mix Millie was seeking a new home through a rescue group when the US Customs and Border Patrol found the energetic pup and put her to work with its Beagle Brigade. Now Millie is employed at the Miami (FL) International Airport, stopping contraband from entering the [...]