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Library
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:
Articles Available for Download (PDF)
Discoveries - the print newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation
HealthE-Barks - view the archives of our e-Newsletter
Canine Health Articles
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.
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.
Update on Exercise-Induced Collapse and Border Collie Collapse July 1, 2012
In 2008, CHF reported on the ground-breaking discovery of the genetic mutation associated with exercised-induced collapse in the Labrador Retriever and since then, thousands of dogs have been tested for the mutation using blood samples submitted to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
CHF Attends 6th International Conference on “Advances in Canine and Feline Genomics and Inherited Diseases” June 29, 2012
The highly anticipated 6th International Conference on “Advances in Canine and Feline Genomics and Inherited Diseases” was held in Visby, Sweden from March 28-June 1 2012. CHF staff Dr. Terry Warren and Dr. Shila Nordone attended the conference.
Pfizer Animal Health Extends Support for CHF June 12, 2012
Pfizer Animal Health continues its support of the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Hypothyroidism Testing Is Important in Making Breeding Decisions June 1, 2009
The symptoms, tests and breeding considerations for hypothyroidism.
Genetic Diseases Are Unique to Three Varieties of Poodle June 1, 2009
The differences in genetic diseases depending on the size variety of the poodle breed.
Research May Provide New Insights About Cruciate Ligament Ruptures June 1, 2009
The sugerical options available for cruciate ligament ruptures and the research being done to find alternative medical treatments and the causes of the condition.
Researchers Aim to Better Understand Brain Tumors in Boxers May 1, 2009
The types of canine brain tumors, research being done to find new therapies and the similarities to human brain tumors.
Common Household Toxins April 4, 2009
Slides from a presentation about common house hold toxins and their effect on dogs given by John Tegzes of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Science.
Discoveries
The print newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation
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Understanding Cancer Stem Cell Development
In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Tim O’Brien, professor of veterinary anatomic pathology at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. O’Brien was funded by CHF to establish a laboratory-based system for understanding cancer stem cell development.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
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