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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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Supraspinatus Tendinopathy October 1, 2012
In the dog, supraspinatus tendinopathy is similar to rotator cuff injury in humans. The supraspinatus muscle is responsible for extension of the shoulder joint. Injury to the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle causes inflammation.
Brachycephalic Research Shows Body Condition Is Key to Thermoregulation September 19, 2012
Recent research by Michael Davis, D.V.M., professor of physiological sciences and director of the Comparative Exercise Physiology Laboratory at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, showed that a dog’s body condition score has an even greater impact on thermoregulation, or the ability to maintain a steady body temperature, than does being a brachycephalic breed. The AKC Canine Health Foundation and several parent clubs helped to fund the research.
Pythiosis July 1, 2012
Sometimes referred to as "swamp cancer", Pyrhiosis is a relatively rare, but emerging infectious disease of domestic animals that is derived from an algae-like fungi that enters the body through the nose/ sinuses, esophagus or broken skin through contact with water.
Feet on The Ground July 1, 2012
Part 3 in a four-part Series on Posture: Our brains, and those of our highly intelligent companion animals, are hard wired to interpret critical information through the soles of our feet, and the sensory nerves in our leg joints, tendons and muscles.
Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy – No Easy Answers June 1, 2012
Researchers have been investiging whether any of the genes that had tentatively been linked to epilepsy in either humans or mice might be associated with idiopathic epilepsy in dogs.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Feeding for Reproduction and Growth July 29, 2000
Summary of the presentation made on canine nutrition at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Genetic Considerations in Companion Animal Nutrition July 29, 2000
Summay of the presentation about genetic considerations in canine nutrition made at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Hypothyrodism in the Dog July 29, 2000
Summary of the presentation on Hypothyrodism at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Advanced Reproduction Symposium Summary July 29, 2000
Summary of the Advanced Reproduction presentation made at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Red Eye in the Dog July 29, 2000
Summary of the presentation made about "Red Eye" at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
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