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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to offer you educational podcasts and videos about canine health.
The HealthE-Barks Podcast Series
The HealthE-Barks podcast series features a wide variety of canine health topics. The podcasts feature lectures from our highly successful Breeders' Symposia, in-depth discussions by CHF funded researchers and interviews with other canine health experts. The podcasts are released every two weeks and are also available at Apple's iTunes® store. View the complete list of podcasts and search by topic or speaker.
The HealthE-Barks Webinar Series & Videos
Watch short videos about the AKC Canine Health Foundation and our success. Videos include lectures from past Breeders' Symposia and National Parent Club Canine Health Conferences. View the complete list of videos and search by topic or speaker.
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Support the AKC Canine Health Foundation
Watch this video about the importance of supporting the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Three researchers share the significance of our mission.
Many thanks to the North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine for their assistance with this video.
Hunting Dog Health Concerns and Staying Safe in the Great Outdoors
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Joe Spoo, a recognized expert in canine athlete conditioning, a practicing veterinarian of small animal medicine, and consultant for sporting dog owners and the sporting dog industry. In this podcast, Dr. Spoo discusses health concerns specific to gun dogs, dangers to be aware of when in the woods or field with your dog, and ways that dog owners can be prepared to prevent and treat injury.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Early Spay and Neuter
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Benjamin Hart, a distinguished professor emeritus and active researcher at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hart is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and discusses his CHF-funded research into the health implications of spay and neuter in Golden Retrievers, the results of which he and his research team have just submitted for publication.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Pain Management
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Steve Budsberg, a veterinarian and professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a Diplomate and the current President of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Budsberg discusses the causes, signs, and current treatment options of pain in dogs.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Osteoarthritis
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Duncan Lascelles, an expert in clinical pain management and General and Orthopedic surgery at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lascelles discusses canine osteoarthritis: how it affects a dog’s quality of life, diagnosis, treatment, and ways you can help a dog with osteoarthritis regain mobility and strength.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
A transcript of this podcast is also available for those who prefer to read the interview.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
