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Expert Advice: Health How to Choose an Emergency Vet for Your Dog
The time when the unexpected happens to your pet is scary, stressful, and panic-inducing. While it can be hard to stay calm in these situations, one thing you can do ahead of time is to find an after-hours emergency vet before you have an emergency. But if you need one now, here's what to do: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-choose-an-emergency-vet-for-your-dog/ | November 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Health How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?
We all want our dogs to live happy, healthy, and long lives. So, rather than only rushing your pet to the vet when they're showing obvious signs of illness or injury, it pays to be proactive about preventative care. Dogs are experts at masking pain, and timely diagnosis can save unnecessary suffering. Plus, early treatment […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet/ | October 24, 2022
Expert Advice: Puppy Health What to Expect at Your Puppy’s First Vet Visit
Finally, it’s the exciting day you’ve been anticipating for months, maybe even years. Your new puppy is ready to come home with you. You’ve gotten your crate, food, and other supplies, you’ve chosen a place for training and socialization, and you’re ready to start an amazing adventure with a little ball of fluff who is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppys-first-vet-visit/ | August 5, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle How to Become a Veterinarian
When I was 14 years old, I decided I wanted to become a veterinarian. I liked animals. I had a horse, a dog, and my bedroom was home to eight aquariums. But there was something that deepened my passion—James Herriot. The books written about that fictional veterinarian told me that’s what I want to do. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-become-a-veterinarian/ | April 11, 2022
Expert Advice: Safety Dog Choking: What to Do & Heimlich Maneuver For Dogs
The Heimlich maneuver, performed to save someone from choking, is a familiar operation. You may not have seen it done in person, but it's often written into television or movie storylines, whether as a gag or something more serious. Or you might have learned how to do it yourself on a medical dummy in a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-choking-dog-heimlich-instructions/ | March 29, 2022
Expert Advice: How to... How to Perform Dog CPR on Small & Large Pets
In an emergency knowing how to conduct CPR on your dog could save their life. Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer in American Kennel Club, demonstrates how to give CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to dogs until they can reach a veterinary. What is CPR For Dogs? CPR involves chest compressions with or without artificial respiration. It […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/performing-cpr-on-dogs/ | March 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Working With a Breeder-Friendly Veterinarian
If you're just getting started in dog breeding, it's important to have a veterinarian on your team. Breeders who partner with veterinarians have the assurance of knowing their questions will be addressed by an expert who shares their best interests and wants to help them optimize the health of their breeding animals and puppies. Purina veterinarian […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/working-with-your-veterinarian/ | February 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Health When to Seek a Second Opinion from a Veterinary Specialist
At what point do you consider asking your veterinarian for a second opinion, a specialist, or if there are other channels you can pursue?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/vet-seek-second-opinion/ | October 11, 2021
Expert Advice: Health How to Make Vet Visits (Almost) Stress-Free for Your Dog
Regular veterinary visits are essential for your pet's health and wellness, but they can be stressful for dogs. Here's how to make vet visits stress-free.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/make-vet-visits-stress-free/ | June 23, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health How to Find the Best Veterinarian
Have you ever wondered what to look for in a vet? Struggling with finding the best vet for your dog? Here's everything you need to know.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-find-best-veterinarian/ | June 9, 2021