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Expert Advice: Safety Preparing Your Dog For Spring
When the flowers start to bloom and spring fever strikes, you'll want to make sure you and your dog are ready. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure that this lovely season is an enjoyable and safe one. Spring Health Preventatives for Dogs Spring checkups are a great time to check to see […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/spring-season-preparedness/ | May 6, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health Doxycycline for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Can dogs take Doxycycline? Here's everything you need to know about what Doxycycline is used for in dogs. Always consult your veterinarian first.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/doxycycline-for-dogs/ | November 30, 2016
Chihuahua getting a check-up at the vet.
Expert Advice: Health Trazodone for Dogs: What to Know
Trazodone is a medication used to treat depression in people, but your veterinarian may suggest Trazodone for dogs to help with behavioral issues.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/trazodone-for-dogs/ | March 21, 2023
Legislative Alerts California Update: Committee Considering Bill to Regulate Hobby Breeders on Tuesday (4/16)
On Tuesday, April 16, a California Assembly committee will be considering a bill seeking to address concerns in animal shelters and change the definition of breeder in California code to encompass hobbyists. The proposal, as currently written, insinuates that people who breed as few as ONE litter are contributing to animal shelter population concerns. California […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-update-committee-considering-bill-regulate-hobby-breeders-tuesday-4-16/ | April 10, 2024
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick Keeping Your Dog Safe During Your State’s Flea & Tick Season
As seasons change and get warmer, flea and tick seasons change too. Learn your state's season and how to prepare your dog against fleas and ticks.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/flea-tick-season/ | April 12, 2023
Legislative Alerts California: Bill Seeks to Regulate Hobby Breeders
California Assembly Bill 2425, a bill sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation seeking to address concerns in animal shelters, has been amended to also include regulations on hobbyist dog breeders. The proposal insinuates that people who breed as few as ONE litter are contributing to animal shelter population concerns. What You Can Do: Although the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-bill-seeks-regulate-hobby-breeders/ | March 28, 2024
Bulldog puppy getting a check-up at the vet.
Expert Advice: Puppy Health Your Complete Guide to First-Year Puppy Vaccinations
When you bring that fuzzy ball of puppy energy into your home, you know right away that your new puppy depends on you for, well, everything. It’s up to you to give your new puppy all the care they need every day. It can be a little intimidating — your puppy needs the best puppy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-shots-complete-guide/ | January 1, 2022
Irish Water Spaniel wearing a harness standing in a field off leash.
Expert Advice: Health 11 Flea & Tick Prevention Tips
It’s that time of year again. Flea and tick season is upon us, and nothing annoys a dog more than those pesky pests. Responsible dog owners know that their canine companion’s warm body and soft fur is a personal paradise for these insects. But once they move in — and begin feeding on your pet’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/flea-and-tick-prevention-tips/ | March 24, 2022
Bulldog rolling in the grass.
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: Symptoms & How to Prevent
Tick-borne disease is a growing threat to both canine and human health. Be aware of dog tick diseases to protect your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tick-borne-diseases-dogs-prevent/ | April 11, 2022
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick What Is the Best Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs?
Spring and summer are times when the lure of the great outdoors calls to us and our dogs, but they also just happen to be peak flea and tick season for much of the country, and with changes in climate, peak seasons are extending even further. No matter how careful you are, it's impossible for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/best-flea-tick-prevention-dogs/ | April 12, 2022

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