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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Cooking for Your Dog: Do’s & Don’ts of Homemade Dog Food
Cooking for your dog offers benefits like diet management, appeasing picky eaters, and bond-building, but there a few common mistakes for owners to avoid.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/cooking-for-your-dog-dos-and-donts/
| October 31, 2019
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Unleashing the Benefits of Homemade Fresh Dog Food
If you want homemade dog food, you know that preparing it can be a hassle. What can you do to get all the benefits of homemade dog food without the mess? Try the ChefPaw by Innovet Pet Products!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/benefits-of-homemade-dog-food/
| August 7, 2023
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Keto Diet for Dogs: What to Know
You may have heard of the keto diet a lot in past years - for people. But what are the venefis of the keto diet for your dog?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/keto-diet-dogs-know/
| September 8, 2021
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Why Does My Dog Lick the Air?
Dogs love to experience the world through their sense of taste. Your dog probably licks their food bowl, their fur, their toys, and of course, your hands and face. But have you ever seen your dog lick the air? Is there something stuck in their mouth or are they tasting the air? In fact, dogs lick the air for all kinds of reasons. Alhough […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-does-my-dog-lick-the-air/
| October 11, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dogs Get Food Poisoning?
Food poisoning is actually more common than is generally suspected in both dogs and people. While usually not life-threatening, it can still wreak havoc on your pet's digestion. Here is what to look out for and how to prevent food poisoning in your dog. Can Dogs Get Food Poisoning? Dogs do get food poisoning, an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-food-poisoning/
| February 13, 2023
Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
Dog Allergies: What You Need to Know
Allergies are quite common in dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. They occur when a dog's immune system has a hyper-reaction to a foreign substance, such as pollen, flea saliva, vaccines, spider bites, bee stings, or even certain foods that normally would cause little or no reaction in most dogs. We suspect certain dog allergies, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/dog-allergies/
| January 31, 2023
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Corn in Dog Food: What You Need to Know
Corn is a common and much-maligned dog food ingredient. But, just because corn in dog food is cost-effective, it doesn't mean it's worthless.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/corn-in-dog-food-what-you-need-to-know/
| October 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Peanut Detection Dogs Save Lives
According to Food Allergy Research & Education, an organization that works on behalf of Americans with food allergies, one in every 13 children in the United States has a food allergy, and peanuts are one of the 8 most common food allergens. Reactions can be mild, but for some people, life-threatening anaphylaxis is a risk. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/peanut-detection-dogs-save-lives/
| November 28, 2017
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Kale?
Kale appears in health foods, smoothies, and salads, and is believed to have numerous health benefits for people. But is kale safe for dogs? Is Kale Safe for Dogs? Kale can cause medical problems for dogs. The leafy green contains several potentially harmful natural compounds, including calcium oxalate and isothiocyanates. Calcium oxalate can cause health issues such […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-kale/
| August 2, 2022
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Dogs and the Environment: How To Be an Eco-friendly Dog Owner
There are almost 77 million pet dogs in the United States. That's a whole lot of bags of poop being sent to landfills! Cumulatively, our beloved companions have a major environmental impact—in fact, one study has found that a medium-sized dog has the same carbon footprint as a large SUV. So how can we care for our […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-environment-eco-friendly-dog-owner/
| March 2, 2022