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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Clean Your Dog’s Eyes and Ears
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. The guidance below will give you the confidence to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cleaning-dogs-eyes-ears/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
IBD and IBS in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Know the signs of IBD and IBS and how to diagnose and treat them. IBS is less common in dogs than IBD, but can have many different causes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ibd-and-ibs-in-dogs/
| July 7, 2023
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Cloudy Eyes in Dogs: What to Know
When you see dogs with cloudy eyes, it may be a natural part of the aging process. But cloudy eyes in dogs can also be a symptom of eye problems.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cloudy-eyes-in-dogs/
| January 9, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
Changing Your Dog’s Behavior With Desensitization and Counterconditioning
With desensitization and counterconditioning, you can change your dog's negative emotions to positive ones.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/changing-your-dogs-behavior-with-desensitization-and-counter-conditioning/
| November 2, 2020
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Hypoadrenocorticism, more commonly known as Addison's disease, is a disease has serious consequences for dogs. Fortunately, with proper treatment, dogs diagnosed with Addison's disease are expected to have normal lifespans. Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce the hormones that they are in charge of in the body. The most important hormones […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/addisons-disease/
| September 21, 2020
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Internal Dog Parasites: Heartworm, Hookworm, Ringworm, Roundworm and More
Dogs can get internal parasites. The most common internal parasites dogs can get, how they work, and the problems they may cause.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/internal-dog-parasites/
| March 4, 2022
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Kayak With Your Dog
If you're wondering how to kayak with your dog, follow these tips for a safe, enjoyable experience. Early kayak training starts on land!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-kayak-with-your-dog/
| September 2, 2020
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Bake a Birthday Cake for Your Dog
Looking to celebrate your dog's birthday? Try baking them a pet-safe birthday cake. Use this dog birthday cake recipe to celebrate your pup.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-birthday-cake-recipe/
| September 20, 2020
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
How to Get Rid of Dog Fleas
What do you do if your dog has fleas? These four steps will show you how to find fleas on dogs and how to get rid of fleas on dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas/
| March 1, 2023
Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
7 Vitamins Your Dog Needs For a Healthy Life
Grocery stores and pharmacies are stocked with row upon row of human vitamins. With so many options for us, it is completely logical that we wonder if dog vitamins are the right choice for our pets, too. But do dogs actually need canine supplements and vitamins? Are there any risks? Which vitamins should you give your dog? Here are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/vitamins-dogs-need-healthy-lifestyle/
| May 4, 2020