For Your Dog’s Health

We know that your dog's health is important to you. The information here will be helpful whether your dog is healthy or affected by a disease.  Please remember that the information contained here cannot substitute for the advice of your veterinarian.


Dog Health Articles: the articles below contain more detailed information on canine health issues. They can be filtered by research area.

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Understanding the Role of E. coli Biofilm in Canine Pyometra September 19, 2018

Read about this pilot study which confirms the ability of E. coli to create biofilm in canine pyometra.

Canine Leptospirosis – On the Rise? December 19, 2017

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease; in both dogs and humans, leptospirosis can cause severe kidney or liver failure, meningitis, difficulty breathing, and in some cases, lead to death.

New Research in Canine Semen Evaluation and Fertility Outcomes November 30, 2017

Artificial insemination (AI) is not an uncommon practice in canine reproduction, and in addition to the practice of AI, the use of chilled or frozen sperm has increased in popularity. But what are the effects of these storage methods on reproductive outcomes?

Leptospirosis Information for Dog Owners November 1, 2017

Learn more about this infectious disease

GCH Whitland One for the Money TD MH22 “Cash” July 1, 2017

Meet Cash. He is our featured dog for the month of July in the 2017 Champions for Canine Health Calendar.

Canine Brucellosis Update June 21, 2017

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.

Am./Can. Ch. Indian Bend Too Hot To Handle "Rodney" June 1, 2017

Meet Rodney. He's our featured dog for the month of June in the 2017 Champions for Canine Health Calendar.

GCH Teritails Loyal Knight May 1, 2017

Meet Percy, our May 2017 featured dog.

Blastomycosis in Dogs April 4, 2017

Learn more about blastomycosis and how to keep your dog safe.

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