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Due to their natural curiosity, their love of digging, and their tendency to consume anything they come across, dogs are at a high risk for accidental poisoning. This can be particularly true in spring, as front gardens and backyards come to life with new growth, and as dogs and their owners spend more time outdoors. - Toxic bulbs, plants and flowers include tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, certain lilies, crocus, and lily of the valley. See a detailed chart here.
- Harmful fertilizers and ground cover include cocoa mulch, blood meal, bone meal, and any fertilizer containing disulfoton or organophosphates.
Store all poisonous substances in your home, garage, and yard out of reach of your curious canine, and block access to potentially harmful bulbs and flowers. If you suspect your dog has ingested a poison, call your veterinarian at once; or dial the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680.
 | | | Ask AKC with Lisa Peterson
Every month, longtime breeder, owner and handler Lisa Peterson fields your questions about all aspects of dog ownership. In this issue — one reader is looking for a small dog with a big personality, and another wants to define "relief area" for her Beagle in her fenced-in yard.
Read Lisa's suggestions here.
| | | Your Dog's Health from DoggedHealth.com®
Food Allergies, Lyme Disease, & More
Itchiness, chronic ear infections, poor coat quality or frequent bad tummy? Could it be that your dog is allergic to his or her food? Find out about diagnosing & treating food allergies.
It's Lyme disease season. Cut through the confusion and learn about how the disease is transmitted, diagnosed, treated, and prevented.
- From a runny tummy to mysterious lumps & bumps, need help understanding your dog’s symptoms? Visit with the Diagnostic Dog™, the interactive symptom guide.
- Learn more about a specific disease or condition impacting your dog.
- Have a dog health question? Ask The Vet at DoggedHealth.com.
| | | Thanks to AKC CAR Enrollment Benefit, a lost AKC Canine Partner Enrollee Made it Home
We received a note from the Fry family in Louisiana whose dog, Lucky, escaped from their backyard. It was a happy ending because Lucky was enrolled in AKC Companion Animal Recovery when his owner listed him in the AKC Canine Partners program. We are excited to see such a happy ending and wish Lucky and his family the best of luck as he trains for AKC Companion events. Read more.
Save $10 when you enroll your dog in AKC Canine Partners by May 31. Click here to enroll your dog for just $25 now.
| | | Is Your Dog a Healthy Weight?
Obesity is a rising concern not only for people, but for our dogs too! As a general rule, your canine is considered obese if he is 30% above his normal weight. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 45% or 6.7 million dogs in the United States fall into this unfortunate category. To make matters worse, a hefty 25% of their owners incorrectly consider their dog’s weight to be normal. Read more.
| | | The AKC Humane Fund Keeps Pets Close to Heart
The AKC Humane Fund, Inc., is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the joy and value of responsible pet ownership. The AKC Humane Fund provides programming and grants to educate adults and children about responsible pet ownership, advance the well being of all dogs, and preserve the unbreakable bond between dogs and mankind. Read more.
1-800 Mobiles.com now offers a portion of its sales of cell phones and accessories to the AKC Humane Fund. A visit to AKC’s page on the 1800-mobiles.com web site lets you shop for a good cause.
| | | Digital AKC Gazette
Look for these articles, and many more, in the digital edition of the May AKC GAZETTE! - Dog Days of Summer: Our Spring Gear Guide offers the best treats, toys, and tools for you and your dog to enjoy the warmer months.
- Better Breeding: Free Whelping After a C-Section. Performing a C-section does not necessarily prohibit future free whelping.
- More Than Skin Deep: A nutritionally imbalanced diet can affect your dog's coat health.
- Snowy Sprites: The History of the Bichon Frise stretches back to Cleopatra's lap.
- Breed Column Spotlight: The Dangers of Xylitol.
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Shop the dog.com AKC Online Store. | | | |  |  | Breed Spotlight | | | Siberian Husky (Working Group)
• Original Purpose: Sled dog
• AKC Recognition: 1930
• Temperament: Friendly, gentle, and alert
• Did You Know: Siberian Huskies served valiantly in the Army's Arctic Search & Rescue Unit during WWII and in the Byrd Antarctic Expeditions.
• Read more about the Siberian Husky.
Norwegian Elkhound (Hound Group)
• Original Purpose: Hunting and guard dog
• AKC Recognition: 1913
• Temperament: Bold and energetic, an effective guardian yet normally friendly
• Did You Know: Remnants of Norwegian Elkhounds have been found with ancient Viking remains and weapons.
• Read more about the Norwegian Elkhound.
Löwchen (Non-Sporting Group)
• Original Purpose: Companion
• AKC Recognition: 1996
• Temperament: Lively, outgoing, and inquisitive
• Did You Know: Löwchen means "little lion." The breed has been referred to in words and pictures as far back as the mid-15th century.
• Read more about the Löwchen. | | | | | | | |
