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Expert Advice
Why Does My Dog Eat Grass?
Wondering why your dog is chewing on weeds and grass on your walks? Here's a few of the reasons why dogs may chew on grass.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-does-my-dog-eat-grass/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice
Dog Vomiting: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Dog vomiting can range from being no big deal to signaling something serious. Learn more about why dogs vomit and what to do to help them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-vomiting/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice
How to Tell If Your Dog's Poop Is Healthy
Wondering how healthy your dog is? The proof is in the poop. The below infographic shows how the shape, size, content, color, and consistency of a dog’s poop can give clues into any internal problems you and your vet may have missed or may need to investigate.
For instance, watery stools may indicate an [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dogs-poop-says-health/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice
Why Does My Dog Eat Leaves?
Why does my dog eat leaves? It's not harmful to eat leaves occasionally, but if they're eating leaves all the time, it could be an issue.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-does-my-dog-eat-leaves/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice
My Dog is Eating Earthworms/Dew Worms
Ask AKC
Dear AKC: I have a 14-month old pug who eats earthworms every chance he gets. He eats the same amount dry dog food as his brother but eats the earthworms as snacks during his outside time. His brother does not eat earthworms. I'm sure hunger isn't the issue. Is he missing something [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-eating-earthworms/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice
Can Dogs Drink Coffee?
If you know your dog drank coffee or ate coffee grounds or beans, you need to monitor them for toxicity. Here's what to do if your dog drinks coffee.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-dogs-drink-coffee/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice
Household Hazards for Dogs: Beware of These Potentially Dangerous Items
Keep your dog safe by learning which household items could be extremely harmful to them. Make sure to keep these safely away from your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/household-hazards-poisons-for-dogs/
| September 6, 2022
Sports & Events
Livestock and Your Puppy? Not Yet!
by Lacey Herbel
"Don't chew on that!"
"Bad puppy! We don't potty inside!"
"No! No! No! Stop barking!"
When buying a new puppy, many people find that they don't come already trained. There are plenty of things that need to be tweaked before beginning training for a herding dog. Many times a new or even [...]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/articles/livestock-and-your-puppy/
| September 6, 2022
Sports & Events
Taking the Mystery Out of Owning Sheep
Keeping a flock of sheep for stockdog training is an option that many handlers would love to have, but many feel they don't have the facilities or knowledge to maintain a flock of sheep. A little bit of research into this species of animal can take much of the mystery away and open up great [...]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/articles/taking-the-mystery-out-of-owning-sheep/
| September 6, 2022
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Canine Bladder Stones
Marthina Greer
First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023
Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes a [...]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/canine-bladder-stones-marthina-greer/
| September 6, 2022