The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]

The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]

  Happy Holidays from the Government Relations team! As we wrap up the year, we want to thank you again for all the energy you have put into making 2021 a great success. While still battling a new pandemic-induced landscape, the GR team continues to work across the United States to fight legislation and equip […]

Late yesterday, the U.S Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released additional guidance in a Question and Answer format to assist pet breeders, brokers, adoption organizations, importers, transporters and other groups who may be subject to licensing under the federal Animal Welfare Act.    The Retail Pet Store Rules and Importation […]

Pink eye, known as conjunctivitis in the veterinary community, is quite common in dogs. Learn about symptoms and potential treatment options.

To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, we're thinking up ways to be more environmentally conscious. Below are a few eco-friendly products that are safe for you, your dog, and the environment. ECO Rain Blocker Keep your dog dry with a waterproof rain jacket that has a shell made from 100% recycled materials. In fact, […]

Wondering why your dog is chewing on weeds and grass on your walks? Here's a few of the reasons why dogs may chew on grass.

Why does my dog eat leaves? It's not harmful to eat leaves occasionally, but if they're eating leaves all the time, it could be an issue.

Amitriptyline, which goes by the brand name Elavil, is prescribed as an off-label treatment for generalized anxiety and separation anxiety in dogs.

Each year, the American Kennel Club and Theriogenology Foundation hold a series of seminars geared toward educating breeders, members of the veterinary community or anyone interested in dog breeding, about healthy breeding practices including the latest research in canine reproduction. The AKC Breeder of Excellence Symposiums are held at multiple locations nationwide throughout the year […]