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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
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
Toby's Lymphoma Battle May 1, 2012
Karen Tria's curly-coated retriever Toby fought lymphoma bravely for 28 months from diagnosis.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Launches Pet Cancer Awareness Month April 30, 2012
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) launches a public awareness and fundraising campaign to kick off Pet Cancer Awareness Month, May 1-31, 2012.
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.
Cerebellar Ataxia (CA) in the Italian Spinone April 1, 2012
Cerebellar ataxia (CA) in the Italian Spinone is a serious neurological disease. In affected dogs, the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain responsible for the coordination of motor movement in the body, becomes diseased.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Researcher Looks for Genetic Mutations Causing Canine Liver Shunts June 1, 2008
Signs of liver shunts, the mode of inheritance, management of the disease and current research.
Research Focuses on Lupoid Dermatosis in German Shorthaired Pointers June 1, 2008
Research being done to uncover the genetic cause of the skin disease Lupoid Dermatosis in German Shorthaired Pointers.
Breed Health Survey Aims to Identify Key Concerns June 1, 2008
The Labrador Retriever Club's Health Survey, the survey questions and the goals of the survey.
Research Focuses on Genetic Basis of Perianal Fistula June 1, 2008
The signs of perianal fistula, research on the disease and advice for disease management.
Canine Melanoma Vaccine Shows Promising Results June 1, 2008
How the canine melanoma vaccine works and how it is helping to increase the lifespan of dogs diagnosed with melanoma.
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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