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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
Why Does My Dog Eat Leaves?
The temperature is dropping, trees are covered in shades of orange, and leaves coat the sidewalk. Fall is in the air.
While you may enjoy the sound of crunching leaves under your feet, you may not find it so lovely when your dog is munching on a stray leaf or two. Eating certain types of [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-does-my-dog-eat-leaves/
| 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

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Why Dogs Eat Poop and How to Stop It
Of all the odd habits our dogs have—drinking toilet water, rolling in dead things, licking their butts— nothing disgusts most dog owners more than knowing that dogs eat poop sometimes. A dog's motivation for eating poop isn't to gross us humans out, but the act of eating poop certainly disgusts us. So much so [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-dogs-eat-poop/
| September 6, 2022

Expert Advice
Deworming Dogs: What You Need to Know
Dogs can come into contact with internal parasites at any point in their lives, including before they are born. These parasites—which are often different types of worms—can cause problems once they find their way into your dog's gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Depending on the parasite, your dog may experience symptoms, but this isn't always [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/deworming-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/
| 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

Expert Advice
Why Does My Dog Eat Toilet Paper?
There are many reasons why your dog may eat toilet paper. Here's how to keep your dog from eating toilet paper before they damage their digestive system.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-eats-toilet-paper/
| September 6, 2022

Expert Advice
Why Does My Dog Eat Dirt?
As a pet owner, you may have caught your dog eating (or attempting to eat) some pretty weird stuff. But have you ever observed your pet snacking on straight-up dirt?
Why Do Dogs Eat Dirt?
Holistic veterinarian Dr. Laurie S. Coger, DVM, explains, “Dirt eating is a form of what is termed 'pica,' the [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-does-my-dog-eat-dirt/
| September 6, 2022

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Why Is Dog Pee Killing Your Grass — And How to Stop It
Unfortunately, dog pee can kill grass, leaving brown and yellow spots on your lawn. Here's why and how to prevent and fix it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-pee-killing-grass/
| 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