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The Basics of Canine Massage and Chiropractic June 3, 2013
Both Americans and their pets are living longer lives than ever. This auspicious fact has helped bolster an increased interest in wellness maintenance and preventative care, leading to greater demand for alternative and complementary therapies. Long employed by people, massage and chiropractic have begun to enjoy greater popularity as part of a well-rounded wellness regimen for dogs of all ages.
Expanding Our Understanding of Exercise-Induced Collapse May 16, 2013
Once the a genetic test was available for EIC, it quickly became clear that the existence of the DNM1 mutation didn’t explain all cases of EIC. Some Labrador Retrievers with EIC didn’t have both copies of the mutation, others didn’t have copies at all. Therefore, the scientists from the University of Minnesota and the University of Saskatchewan who had developed the test set out to determine if they could understand whether the EIC seen in dogs without the mutation was really the same condition.
The Health Implications of Early Spay and Neuter May 6, 2013
Recently scientists from the University of California-Davis used a large veterinary database to determine what exactly the implications of neutering might be for a breed of dogs that is one of the most popular in the U.S. – the Golden Retriever. The results were fascinating: timing of spay and neuter did affect the risk of a dog developing serious health problems.
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs April 22, 2013
CHF-funded researcher, Dr. Jeffery Biskup, discusses CCL rupture in dogs and the surgical treatment for this common orthopedic injury.
Dark Colored Dogs Highlight Cancer's Complexity April 17, 2013
Standard poodles are at risk of an aggressive type of cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma of the digit (SCDD). However, not all poodles are equally susceptible to SCDD. Dark colored poodles are at high risk of this cancer, while light colored dogs are almost never affected. Researchers recently found the genetic mutations that are likely responsible for the difference.
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Developing a Breed-Specific Body Mass Index: A Cooperative Project December 1, 2004
This article is about taking a proactive stand against canine obesity and organizing Body Mass Indexes (BMI) for individual breeds.
DNA: Some Things To Know Before Asking, “What's Next?” September 1, 2004
This article shares what DNA is and what scientific advances being made in the area of DNA research and analysis.
2004 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium Summaries July 31, 2004
Summaries of the Presentations from the 2004 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Alternative and Complementary Veterinary Medicine: Using it to Your Pet's Advantage June 22, 2004
This article is about finding practitioners and alternative medicine treatment therapies that are safe and effective.
2003 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference Summaries September 19, 2003
Summaries of the presentations made at the 2003 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference.
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