Out of an abundance of caution IcelandicPlus LLC of Ft. Washington, PA, is recalling its Capelin Pet Treats because some of the fish have exceeded the FDA compliance guideline for fish larger than 5 inches. The FDA has determined that salt-cured, dried, or fermented un-eviscerated fish larger than 5 inches have been linked to outbreaks […]
Bianca Ayala bred and co-owns a very special Great Dane, “Tonka”, with Courtney Leigh. Tonka is Ayala’s fourth generation of careful breeding, but he is particularly unique as he is her first titled therapy dog. Tonka has certification to assist in schools, courtrooms and in hospitals as a Therapy Dog. He is a favorite therapy […]
The following chart provides information on COVID-19 shelter in place/closure orders with respect to rules impacting access to pet care, supplies, and services. This document will be updated to reflect changing circumstances as new information becomes available.
We received the sad news that Dr. Goran Bodegard of Stockholm, Sweden passed away this week at 80 years old. Dr. Bodegard was a world renowned breeder of Greyhounds and also a highly respected Swedish FCI Judge of All Breeds. Dr. Bodegard’s passion for breeding Greyhounds began with his first litter in 1966. As a […]
As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing commitment to combatting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and providing flexibility across FDA-regulated industries, the agency announced today that it intends to temporarily not enforce certain requirements in order to allow veterinarians to better utilize telemedicine to address animal health needs during the pandemic. “The FDA recognizes the […]
AKC Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Jerry Klein recently appeared in an informative episode discussing whether or not your dog can get the Coronavirus on an “Ask the Expert” segment on AKC.TV. Among the important topics discussed: As of recent reports by IDEXX Labs, thousands of dogs and cats have been tested and found that they […]
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we report the passing of John Benoit of Woodstock, Illinois yesterday, March 22, 2020. John devoted much of his time to the sport of purebred dogs. He was a successful and talented handler of many breeds. He was a member of the Professional Handlers’ Association […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many states are shutting down all but what they deem to be essential services and businesses – and AKC is asking for your help in ensuring our dogs continue to get the supplies and services they need and deserve. The American Kennel Club (AKC) joined this week with the Pet […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, American Kennel Club customers are advised that the AKC Staff will be working remotely for the time being. The physical headquarters in New York, NY is closed and the operations center in Raleigh, NC has limited staff to process inbound and outbound orders.
We are currently in uncertain times. At AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), we take the health of our employees as priority one. The staff and office remain fully functional as we are working remotely for now, with our dogs at our sides. As a canine health supporter, you understand CHF is dedicated to advancing the […]
