If you're outside, your dog and foxtails have likely been acquainted. Learn more about these dangerous seeds and what to know.

Prednisone is a medication that is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions. Learn when to use prednisone for dogs.

Pulmonary hypertension in dogs is a life-threatening disease that involves higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs.

Can dogs eat grapes? No. Learn why grapes and raisins are dangerous for dogs, the signs of toxicity to watch for, and when to seek emergency veterinary care.

Why do some dogs have blue tongues? Learn which breeds have blue-black tongues, what causes tongue spots, and when to see a veterinarian.

Dogs yawn for more than just sleepiness. Learn why dogs yawn, including stress, anxiety, communication signals, and contagious yawning.

When it’s hot outside, a cold beverage and a gentle breeze are a welcome break from the heat. Likewise, dogs have their own ways of staying cool, such as panting and sweating through their paw pads. Aside from the weather, there could be other reasons your dog is panting. So, how can you tell the […]

Proposed updates to Palm Beach County’s Animal Care and Control Ordinance and fee schedule would expand breeder regulations; add new rules for hobby breeders, exhibitors, and people who own unaltered dogs or cats; and increase the cost of a hobby breeder permit by 166.7%. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is concerned that these changes could […]

Don’t miss out on the great fall weather to get in competitive agility practice on the fun League courses. The AKC Agility League is accepting enrollments for the Fall 2026 Season through midnight ET Monday, Sept. 7th. Competition starts on Sept. 14th. Captains should first enroll the team or teams, then let their handlers know […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Adding Junior Membership to AKC Member Club Bylaws (November 2022 Board meeting)"] The Board VOTED to permit existing clubs to add “Junior” as a membership option to their club Bylaws without AKC reviewing and approving each club’s Bylaws. The Board will receive notice from Club Relations of the clubs that have added “Junior […]