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Expert Advice: Cleaning
Fleas and Their Control
By the time most owners discover fleas on their pet; their home is usually part of the problem. Controlling and eliminating fleas requires understanding that the flea life cycle has three working parts. Each part can be found wherever dogs like to sleep, play and spend time. The three part life cycle involves: eggs, larvae […]
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| April 27, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
What Are Those Black Spots on a Dog’s Tongue, Anyway?
Growing up with a Golden Retriever, I remember hearing people explain that the black spot on his tongue was the result of Chow Chow bloodlines somewhere in his breeding. Like most kids, I believed what I heard, but it turns out that black spots on a dog’s tongue have a much simpler explanation than an […]
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| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Gets Foxtails Up Her Nose
ASK AKC Dear AKC: Our ten month old Lab has gotten foxtails up her nose twice in less than two weeks. The first time our family vet couldn't reach it and she had to go to a specialist with a large vet bill. The second time our vet was able to remove three, inch-long foxtails but […]
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| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Loss Of Pigmentation In Dogs
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever usually has a black nose but this winter it turned a very light pink. His nose is not dry, but looks like someone drained the color out of it. What causes this? Is there anything I can do to fix it? -- In the Pink Dear […]
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| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What to Do If Your Pet Goes Missing
Strategies for Recovering Your Lost DogLosing a pet is scary and upsetting. Being calm and logical will help you make the best decisions to help you get your beloved pet back home safely. Recovering a lost dog isn’t impossible. Here are a few actions a dog owner should take: Before your pet has time to […]
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| April 24, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
So-Called “Hypoallergenic” Breeds
Some Breeds Might Be Better Choices for People with AllergiesNo breed of dog is totally hypoallergenic. However, certain breeds seem to tolerated better by people with persistent allergies. In a recent study investigating people with animal-related allergies, researchers found that the worst animal for hypersensitive people to own was guinea pigs, followed by rabbits and […]
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| April 24, 2015
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Nutrition and Feeding For Your Dog
A good diet will keep your dog looking and feeling his best. It provides your dog with the right amounts of essential nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Your dog must have all these in correct proportions to stay healthy. Dog food companies make a variety of foods for all life stages, from […]
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| April 10, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The World’s Largest Dogs
Big dogs equal big love and loyalty. Here are the large dog breeds that earn their place at the top of the size chart. Most people will know the Great Dane but what about the lovely Leonberger? When considering getting a dog, size is a factor, but only one of them. The dog’s personality, activity […]
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| April 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Itching and What Could Be Causing It
Main Reasons Your Dog May Be Itchy Finding the source of your dog’s skin irritation can be a daunting, long process, but the good news is that with a combination of careful diagnostics, management, and medication, dog owners can do much more than scratch the surface of those annoying canine itches. Veterinary dermatologist John C. […]
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| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Pioneering a Rare Breed
By Allan Reznik By Allan Reznik (Reprinted with permission from Dogs in Review and author Allan Reznik, from the November 2014 issue of Dogs in Review magazine. People get into a new breed for all kinds of reasons: the need to downsize, a desire for less grooming, a thirst for greater challenges, even the search […]
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| March 23, 2015