Success Story

The seizures caused by epilepsy can be quite dangerous, and although often treatable, there has been some debate over which anti-epileptic drug is most effective. In part, this is because the ability of a drug to control seizures has to be balanced with the possible side effects. In a study supported by the AKC Canine Health Foundation, researchers set out to determine which medication is the best initial treatment choice in epileptic dogs.

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Prolotherapy is a type of regenerative medicine gaining popularity in humans. The goal is to repair joints with injections of various substances. Many dogs are affected by Osteoarthritis (OA), a painful and often debilitating condition. Researchers at Kansas State University are conducting a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of prolotherapy in clinical canine patients suffering from OA.

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Infections transmitted by ticks and fleas can trigger immune-mediated disease leading to hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia or joint pain. To more accurately determine the prevalence of infection in dogs with immune-mediated disease, researchers are testing banked samples for multiple tick-borne pathogens. This study could bring awareness to the prevalence of tick borne disease and change how vets test for infections in dogs with signs of immune-mediated disease.

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Featured News

  AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month with Public Awareness and Fundraising Campaign
      04/30/13

  CHF Releases Webinar on Regenerative Medicine Therapy to Treat Orthopedic Injuries in Dogs
      04/25/13

  Health Implications in Early Spay and Neuter in Dogs
      02/25/13

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Latest Podcast

In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Tim O'Brien, professor of veterinary anatomic pathology at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. O'Brien discusses his CHF-funded research to better understand cancer stem cell development.

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Celebration Wall

The Celebration Wall is a special photo gallery in memory of much loved dogs.

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Heroes for Health

Dogs are heroes in so many ways whether as a search and rescue dog, therapy dog, agility champion or as the world’s greatest companion. Now it’s your turn to be a hero for the dogs you love.

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