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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Tapeworms in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
One of the most common worms found in dogs is a tapeworm. Tapeworms are an intestinal parasite, meaning that they're inside of your dog's intestines. Along with roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm, this flat, segmented worm is found in dogs, cats, humans, and many other species around the world. Here's what you should know about tapeworms in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tapeworms-in-dogs/
| December 21, 2015
Expert Advice: Dental Health
Discover How Dog Dental Powders Help Target Bad Breath and Yellow Teeth
PetLab Co.'s ProBright Advanced dental powder for dogs is a hassle-free way to support healthier, whiter teeth, and fresher breath.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/discover-dog-dental-powders-help-target-bad-breath-yellow-teeth/
| April 12, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Scenthounds
When scenthounds navigate the world around them, they follow aromas in the air, on the ground, and across the water. Meet the scenthound breeds!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-scenthounds/
| March 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Is a Dog’s Coat Length and Type Inherited?
What makes your dog's coat long, short, straight, curly, wiry or silky? Most coat types are determined by genes at just three genetic locations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogs-coat-length-type/
| April 9, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
How Long Can You Keep Your Dog Outside?
How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-can-you-keep-your-dog-outside/
| May 25, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Heatstroke in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Dogs are notoriously bad at dissipating body heat. Watch for early signs of heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, in your dog to avoid serious outcomes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heatstroke-in-dogs/
| May 6, 2021
Expert Advice: Breed History
Cane Corso History: From Ancient Italy to the Brink of Extinction
Cane Corso history starts with this hardy breed's origins in ancient Italy. It extends to near-extinction in the modern era to its revival.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/cane-corso-history/
| August 30, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Georgia: DeKalb County to Consider Permit on all Pet Sales/Transfers on Tuesday (4/9)
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider a problematic animal ordinance at their April 9, 2024, meeting. Every pet owner, breeder, rescue group, foster pet caretaker, and individual in DeKalb County who transfers, gives away, or sells a pet would be affected by this proposed new law. Additionally, the collection and retention […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/georgia-dekalb-county-consider-permit-pet-sales-transfers-tuesday-4-9/
| April 5, 2024
Expert Advice: Dental Health
How to Get Rid of Stinky Dog Breath
Dog owners tend to dismiss bad dog breath as just “dog breath,” but there is usually a very good reason behind the odor. Here's how to address it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/stinky-dog-breath/
| July 8, 2021
Expert Advice: Dental Health
How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth and Why It’s So Important
Toothbrushing can be a pain when it comes to your dogs, but with these 12 simple steps, you can make this important grooming process easy for you both.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-brush-dog-teeth/
| May 9, 2020