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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
What It’s Really Like to Get a Puppy During COVID-19
More people than ever before are opening their hearts and homes to puppies during the coronavirus pandemic. For those who are self-isolating, puppies provide welcome wagging tails and comforting cuddles. Plus, many puppy seekers are discovering they now have the crucial element needed to raise a good dog: time. So, is now the right time to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/what-its-like-to-get-a-puppy-during-covid-19/
| March 31, 2020
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Intestinal Blockage in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Intestinal blockages are common in dogs, and most often occur from eating foreign objects. What are the causes, treatment and timeline of blockages?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/intestinal-blockage-in-dogs/
| April 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
External Dog Parasites: Fleas, Ticks, Lice, Mites
External parasites live on the outside of a dog’s body. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), at some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites, such as fleas, ticks, or mites, on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can cause serious skin problems or carry disease. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/external-dog-parasites/
| March 4, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Why Does My Dog Chew On My Underwear and Socks?
Dogs that chew socks and underwear items are at risk of suffering from dangerous internal blockages. So knowing why your dog chews on underwear will help.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-chew-on-my-underwear-and-socks/
| July 22, 2021
Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Keep Your Dog Safe in Your Yard
There may be things in your yard that are potential hazards to dogs. Know what can be harmful to keep your dog safe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/yard-safety/
| July 10, 2017
Expert Advice: General Health
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Amitriptyline, which goes by the brand name Elavil, is prescribed as an off-label treatment for generalized anxiety and separation anxiety in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/amitriptyline-hydrochloride-for-dogs/
| June 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Steve Krulish and Jackie Smith of StoneBull Bullmastiffs
StoneBull BullMastiffs is a small hobby kennel located in the southwest corner of New Hampshire. Owners Steve Krulish and Jackie Smith have been involved in Bullmastiffs since 1989. With each litter, they say that their goals remain the same: to produce sound, healthy puppies that are good examples of the breed and who will enrich […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/steve-krulish-and-jackie-smith-of-stonebull-bullmastiffs/
| December 10, 2018
Expert Advice: Events
Refuse To Lose: The Miracle Show Cluster Where No One Took No for an Answer
Facing COVID-19, cancellations, and a torrential rainstorm, two Washington state all-breed clubs more than 200 miles apart worked together to put on a safe, five-day cluster. In 1995, the Seattle Mariners fashioned an incredible late-season run that catapulted them into the American League playoffs. In the process came the slogan, Refuse to Lose! On August 24, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/refuse-lose-miracle-show-cluster-no-one-took-no-answer/
| September 30, 2020
Expert Advice: General Health
Prednisone for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Prednisone is a medication that is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions. Learn when to use prednisone for dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/prednisone-for-dogs/
| November 7, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Making Scents of Medicine: “Doctor Dogs” Aid In Disease Detection And Relief
Here’s a simple prescription for what ails you: a furry friend. You already knew that, but the new book Doctor Dogs by Maria Goodavage will likely reinforce that conviction. A series of colorful case histories accented with wit, the book personalizes a wide array of medical disorders and the ways in which dogs assist us.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/medical-alert-detection-and-service-dogs-detailed-in-new-book/
| September 23, 2019