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Expert Advice: General Health
How to Calculate Dog Years to Human Years
Learn how to calculate dog years into human years with this helpful chart, and find out how researchers came up with the numbers.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-calculate-dog-years-to-human-years/
| November 20, 2019
Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
Study Measuring Canine Intelligence Ranks Breeds as the Smartest
What makes a dog smart? Discover how canine intelligence is defined and which dog breeds consistently rank highest.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/smartest-dog-breeds/
| March 13, 2024
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Lyme Disease in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Get more information about prevention, symptoms, testing you can have done, and treatment if your dog is infected.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lyme-disease-in-dogs/
| April 12, 2023
Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Clean Your Dog’s Eyes
Dealing with eye boogers might not be the most pleasant part of pet ownership. However, learning when and how to clean your dog's eyes, especially if they're a breed prone to tear staining or discharge, can help keep them comfortable and prevent problems like eye infections from developing. In This Article When Eye Cleaning Is Needed How […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cleaning-dogs-eyes/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Health
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
Learn the causes, signs, and treatment options for laryngeal paralysis in dogs, and how to help maximize your dog's quality of life.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/laryngeal-paralysis-in-dogs/
| May 8, 2026
Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
As pet owners, knowing how to clean a dog's ears is important. Here's how to know if your dog's ears are dirty and how to safely clean them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-clean-dogs-ears/
| July 9, 2019
Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Get Skunk Smell Off Your Dog
It stinks when your dog gets sprayed by a skunk, but hold off on reaching for a can of tomato juice. There is a better solution that targets the odor on a microscopic level, and you can find many of its ingredients in your home. In This Article What Not To Do After a Skunk […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-sprayed-by-skunk/
| July 21, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health
Trazodone for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
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
Clubs & Delegates
Delegate Mailings
In this section you will find information related to each AKC Delegate Meeting. June 8-9, 2026 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 3, Section 12 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Read on the proposed amendment to Article XIV, Section 1 of the Charter and Bylaws of The […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/delegates/delegates-portal/mailings/
| October 26, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
Delegate Meetings
June 8-9, 2026 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 3, Section 12 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Read on the proposed amendment to Article XIV, Section 1 of the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club To be read/voted on as one amendment: Chapter 11 , […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/delegates/delegates-portal/meetings/
| October 26, 2017