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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
Hunting for Hereditary Diseases in the German Shepherd May 15, 2012
A research team has determined whether genome-wide association studies using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) can be used to identify the chromosomal regions associated with four common diseases seen in German Shepherd Dogs.
Metronomic Chemotherapy May 9, 2012
Barbara Biller, DVM, PhD, an assistant professor of Oncology at CSU, recently tested a relatively new cancer treatment technique called metronomic chemotherapy. The study was funded in part by the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF). Dr. Biller explained her research at CHF Breeder’s Symposium in Fort Collins, CO.
Disaster Preparedness for Animals with Special Health Needs May 7, 2012
Dr. Kelli Ferris, Assistant Professor at North Carolina College of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the Community-Campus Partnership, says that pet owners can take a few easy steps now to make sure the proper plans are in place should a disaster force them to quickly flee their home.
Survivin’ Canine Osteosarcoma May 4, 2012
Osteosarcoma is a particularly nasty form of cancer that affects both dogs and humans. The bone tumors it causes are extremely aggressive, frequently metastasize to other organs, and have a very high mortality rate. Even with treatment, the five year osteosarcoma survival rate in people is only 60 percent and the two year survival rate in dogs is even lower – a frightening 20 percent. New therapies for osteosarcoma are clearly needed, and so is a better way to test them
Survivin’ Canine Osteosarcoma April 24, 2012
With the help of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, Dr. Douglas H. Thamm and his colleagues from Colorado State University have been investigating the possible role of a protein known as survivin in the treatment of osteosarcoma.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Common Skin Diseases of the Dog - Allergies July 29, 2000
Summary of the presentation on canine allergies made at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Treatment of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs July 29, 2000
Summary of the presentation made on cruciate ligament injuries at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
What's New in Small Animal Surgery July 29, 2000
Summary of the presentation made on advances in canine surgeries at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
1997 Symposium on Canine Epilepsy Summary October 31, 1997
In a survey of national Parent Clubs conducted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation in 1997, epilepsy was reported by 22 breeds as one of their top five health concerns. This overview of canine epilepsy with comparisons to human epilepsy is the result of a special symposium addressing canine epilepsy.
Timing the Fertile Period of the Bitch July 1, 1997
A canine reproduction overview including stages of the estrous cycle, ovulation timing tools and hormones.
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