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Expert Advice: Health
11 Flea & Tick Prevention Tips
It’s that time of year again. Flea and tick season is upon us, and nothing annoys a dog more than those pesky pests. Responsible dog owners know that their canine companion’s warm body and soft fur is a personal paradise for these insects. But once they move in — and begin feeding on your pet’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/flea-and-tick-prevention-tips/
| March 24, 2022
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Osteoarthritis is a common problem in dogs, particularly in seniors and large breeds. Here are the best ways to manage your dog's osteoarthritis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/osteoarthritis-in-dogs/
| May 3, 2022
Expert Advice: News
Golden Retriever “Gryff” Wins First AKC National Trick Dog Competition
Everyone loves to watch a good dog trick. But did you know dogs can earn titles for showing off fun tricks? They can even enter and win competitions. At the highest level of AKC Trick Dog — AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer — dogs and handlers are required to perform a routine of tricks strung together into […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/golden-retriever-gryff-wins-first-virtual-trick-dog-competition/
| December 2, 2019
Expert Advice: General Health
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?
How often you take your dog to the vet depends on their age, breed, lifestyle, and overall health. Here are some guidelines you can follow for most dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet/
| October 24, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Is My Dog Limping?
What are the common causes of dog limping, and when should you take your limping dog to the vet? Learn what to look for and what to do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-limping/
| June 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Keeping It Spic ’n Span
The word kennel is believed to have originated in France to describe a pack of hounds and their housing. Today, it describes the most important environment in any breeder’s home. Once primitive man hooked up with dogs in a permanent ongoing relationship, the two learned to live together. Over the centuries, man began to construct […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/keeping-spic-n-span/
| September 15, 2014
Expert Advice: Health
How Can Joint Supplements Help Dogs With Arthritis?
Protecting your dog’s joints with the right supplement is an ongoing, daily commitment that will help ensure a good quality of life.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/joint-supplements-help-dogs-arthritis/
| May 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
13-Year-Old Border Collie ‘Jive’ Doesn’t Let Hearing Loss Slow Her Agility Career
13-year-old Border Collie Jive might be the oldest competitor at the 2023 Premier Cup and have complete hearing loss, but that's not stopping her success.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/border-collie-jive-oldest-dog-agility-premier-cup/
| July 13, 2023
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
7 Places to Look for Ticks on Your Dog
Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the year. When temperatures rise, and you and your dog are spending more time outside, these bloodsucking parasites become a larger threat. Ticks sit themselves on tall grasses and shrubs, waiting for your dog to walk by, so they can attach themselves […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/places-to-look-for-ticks-on-dog/
| March 19, 2021
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Delaware County Kennel Club and Pasco Florida Kennel Club with Community
New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced recently that Delaware County Kennel Club (Pennsylvania) and the Pasco Florida Kennel Club have been honored with AKC Community Achievement Award for the first quarter of 2012. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-delaware-county-kennel-club-and-pasco-flor/
| April 13, 2012