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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Do Dogs Benefit From Blankets? Choosing the Right Dog Blanket
When you already have a cozy bed for your pup, you might ask if dogs need blankets. Learn why dog blankets can be beneficial and how to choose one.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-blankets/
| October 31, 2024
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Strollers for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Getting a dog stroller does more than offer mental stimulation; it enhances the bond between owner and pet. But which dogs are good fits for dog strollers?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-strollers/
| September 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Preventing Aggression in Dogs: What to Know
There is no guarantee your dog will never act aggressively, but with four simple steps you can help lower the chances of dog aggression.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/preventing-aggression-in-dogs/
| September 13, 2024
Expert Advice: Fast CAT
How to Train Your Dog for Fast CAT
How To Train Your Dog for Fast CAT Sassafras Lowrey CPDT-KA Fast CAT or the Coursing Ability Test (CAT) is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs start at...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/train-your-dog-fast-cat/
| September 5, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
Amantadine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Amantadine is a medication that's commonly used off-label to treat pain in dogs. It's relatively safe with few serious side effects.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/amantadine-for-dogs/
| July 19, 2024
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Does Your Dog Need a Massage? Benefits of the Canine Massage
Canine massage has many benefits for dogs from puppies to seniors. It can ease pain, increase mobility and circulation, and aid in recovery.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-massage/
| July 5, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Amitriptyline, which goes by the brand name Elavil, is prescribed as an off-label treatment for generalized anxiety and separation anxiety in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/amitriptyline-hydrochloride-for-dogs/
| June 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
It’s Not Fiction: ‘Watson’ Competes at AKC Disc Dog Challenge
Linda Shoenberger gets excited each time she gets to play Disc Dog with her Australian Shepherd, "Watson." They competed at the 2024 AKC Disc Dog Challenge.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-challenge-watson/
| June 10, 2024
Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have considered mushrooms' health benefits for humans, but what about the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/
| June 6, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
NSAIDs for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) aim to reduce pain and inflammation in dogs struggling with chronic conditions and acute injuries.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/nsaids-for-dogs/
| May 23, 2024