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The AKC Canine Health Foundation Library is a comprehensive list of all the canine health articles available on this website. You can search for an article by research area or breed. The information is divided into four sections:
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Canine Health Articles
Proper Conditioning Helps Active Older Dogs Stay Healthy & Well September 16, 2014
Senior dogs whose owners closely monitor their weight and keep them active and properly conditioned are shining examples of how growing older can be a healthy progression of life.
Optimal Nutrition for Senior Dogs Starts with Avoiding Obesity September 9, 2014
From a dietary perspective, preventing obesity is the most important thing an owner can do to promote a dog’s health and well-being.
Old Dogs Rule: Senior Dog 101 September 2, 2014
Learn more about the unique health care needs of senior dogs.
Keeping Pet Food Safe August 18, 2014
Tips on how to keep you and your pet protected from Salmonella poisoning.
Hypertension in Dogs March 10, 2014
You've probably had a friend, a close relative or you may even have been told you had hypertension. However, you might not realize that dogs can also be diagnosed with hypertension.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Hemangiosarcoma Research Focuses on Growth Signaling Pathways July 1, 2007
An update about hemangiosarcoma research, the signs of hemangiosarcoma and additional resources about the disease.
Canine Tick-Borne Diseases Are Becoming More Prevalent July 1, 2007
An overview of tick-borne diseases, especially lyme disease.
Researchers Study MDR1 Gene Mutation in Controlling Seizures July 1, 2007
The genetic mutation that causes some dogs to be unresponsive to a variety of drugs, the test that is now available for that mutation, and what the mutation means to epileptic dogs.
Lymphangiectasia Is a Genetic Condition in Yorkshire Terriers July 1, 2007
How to recognize and treat lymphanagiectasia, a type of protein-losing enteropathy.
Researchers Seek Cause of Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dachshunds July 1, 2007
Intervertebral Disc Disease, ongoing research and how Dachshund owners can participate in the research.
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