Common Health Concerns in Senior Dogs
Appreciate the changes aging can bring and help them feel their best. Some are a normal part of being a senior, but others can indicate serious health concerns.
How to Wash a Dog Without Water: Mess-Free Tips
Bathing a dog too frequently can remove valuable oils. Learn how to wash a dog without water and how to keep your dog clean between baths.
Is My Dog Dreaming or Having a Seizure?
If you’ve ever witnessed your dog sound asleep making twitching movements or vocalizing noises, here is how to tell the difference between dreams and seizures.
Radiation Therapy for Dogs
Understand how radiation therapy works on its own or with other treatments to shrink tumors, slow disease progression, and reduce pain.
Pedigree and Genetics
Learn how pedigree information and genetic insights contribute to the health, temperament, and conformation of future litters.
Awards for Canine Excellence Nominations
Know a dog or group of dogs that has made a difference in their community? Nominations for the 2026 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence are open NOW!
Junior Versatility Scholarship Recipients
The program honors Juniors who actively compete across a range of sports. Participants earn points for event participation and earning titles.
Supporting Dogs with Lymphoma
When a dog is diagnosed with lymphoma, families focus on one thing: more good days. Lymphoma is the most common cancer in dogs.
Identifying Flea Bites on Dogs
An itching, scratching dog conjures up nightmarish images of fleas. Before you blame fleas for your dog’s discomfort, do a little more investigating.
Choosing the Right Lick Mat
Lick mats meet your dog’s many needs, from alleviating separation anxiety to helping clean their teeth. They’re easy to clean and allow flexibility.
Past Legislative Updates
Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs & Owners (March 2026)
Concerning the Transfer of Certain Pet Animals in Colorado
By: House Majority Leader Duran, Representative McCormick, and Senators Rodriguez and Roberts.
This bill had a hearing scheduled for March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. The AKC and CFDCO strongly OPPOSED this bill.
Original Concerns Outlined:
- Pet Store Ban: Prohibited licensed, inspected pet stores from selling dogs and cats.
- Broad Definition of a Broker: Banned brokers from operating in CO entirely and conflicted with USDA definitions.
- Three-Dog Sale Limit: Imposed an unenforceable limit restricting individuals to transferring no more than 3 dogs per calendar year.
Other Monitored Bills (March 2026)
HB26-1229: Acknowledges the human-animal bond as a social determinant of health, authorizing grants to support programs that foster this bond.
Archived Documents
Click any image to view the original legislative report scans provided by the CFDCO.
