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Labrador Retriever Holds Position as Most Popular Dog Breed in America
--AKC Releases Registration Statistics for 2002-- For the 13th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to registration figures released today by the American Kennel Club. Nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 as any other breed. Golden Retrievers were a distant second, with […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-holds-position-as-most-popular-dog-breed-in-america/
| January 31, 2003

Expert Advice: Health
Tetanus Lockjaw in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Growing up, you may have heard warnings about the health risks of stepping on a rusty nail. It turns out rust isn't the problem but rather the bacteria.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tetanus-lockjaw-in-dogs/
| January 27, 2025

Expert Advice: General Health
Signs, Symptoms and Treatments of Canine Hepatitis
Hepatitis in dogs relates to liver inflammation. Learn about the range of causes, severity, and symptoms. Early detection offers a more positive prognosis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/canine-hepatitis/
| October 3, 2024

Expert Advice: Safety
Lead Poisoning in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Dogs need certain proteins and minerals to support their growth and overall health. Lead is not on this list. Learn more about lead poisoning in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lead-poisoning-in-dogs/
| September 26, 2024

Expert Advice: General Health
Famotidine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Dogs can pick up viruses or parasites that lead to symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. Famotidine, (Pepcid or Pepcid AC) can be used to treat this.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/famotidine-for-dogs/
| September 26, 2024

Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Have Heart Attacks? Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Heart attacks can occur and dogs, but they are rare. Knowing the signs of a heart attack can help you be prepared.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-have-heart-attacks/
| September 25, 2024

Expert Advice: How to...
How to Involve Your Dog in Back to School
For many dogs, the back-to-school season is a time when they will start spending more time home alone, but that doesn't have to be the case.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/involve-your-dog-back-to-school/
| September 5, 2024

Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Choosing the Right Dog Harness for Your Dog
Dog harnesses have loops that go around a dog's torso and the widest part of their neck. In addition to keeping dogs secure, a harness applies less...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/choosing-the-right-dog-harness/
| July 3, 2024

Expert Advice: Health
How to Teach Your Dog to Wear a Cone
Cones are necessary for dogs after surgery, but they can cause a lot of distress. Teach your dog to tolerate wearing a cone in case the need arises.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/teach-dog-to-wear-cone/
| April 4, 2024

Expert Advice: Health
Cherry Eye in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
It's easy to panic when you see something on your dog's eye, especially if it's a large pink or reddish bump, which could be cherry eye in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cherry-eye-in-dogs/
| January 26, 2024