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June 23, 2017

AKC NEWS   Canine brucellosis is a reproductive disease caused by the bacterium Brucella canis (B. canis), which can cause infertility, abortion, and severe spinal infections in dogs. The AKC Canine Health Foundation is currently funding three grants to help battle the disease. Read the full article here.

CLUB NEWS   In this article from the Yakima Herald, Adele Keyfel, Yakima Valley Kennel Club delegate, talks about the reality of the “aging sport” and how the AKC and her club are taking steps to get more youth involved in the dog world.

PR TIPS/TOOLS   Many Clubs are experiencing an aging membership. If you feel that your club is struggling to appeal to a younger age group, you should check out this document from the Best Practices Series, compiled by members of the AKC Delegate Companion Events Committee.

AVAILABLE NOW   Dogs suffer from joint aches and pain just as humans do. The level of stiffness, pain and discomfort varies from dog to dog, affecting some breeds more prominently than others. The amount of pain a dog experiences can limit his mobility and decrease his overall quality of life. There are several options to treat dog joint disease, but Dasuquin is the number one joint supplement brand recommended by veterinarians, according to the manufacturer, Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. Learn more about joint pain in dogs and how Dasuquin can help in this informative article, now available from the AKC.

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