http://www.akcchf.org The latest updates from the AKC Canine Health Foundation AKC Canine Health Foundation Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.akcchf.org-432458226 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/nestl-purina-petcare-company.html Nestlé Purina PetCare Company continues its long-standing support of canine health with recent donations to the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) for the seventeenth consecutive year. Combined, the 2013 donations represent over $1 million and make a significant impact on the health concerns of all dogs. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:27 -0500 www.akcchf.org-426060222 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/akc-canine-health-foundation-7.html Pet Cancer Awareness Month is a public awareness and fundraising campaign May 1 - 31. Learn more about CHF-funded research, information on different types of canine cancer, care for dogs with cancer, and other cancer-related health resources. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:24:34 -0500 www.akcchf.org-424750488 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/regenerative-medicine-to.html CHF's new webinar, “Regenerative Medicine for Canine Orthopedic Concerns” features internationally recognized veterinary orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sherman Canapp discussing the recent progress in the use of regenerative medicine to treat orthopedic injuries in dogs. This free, 40 minute webinar is part of CHF's HealthE-Barks webinar series. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:04:32 -0500 www.akcchf.org-395350839 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/chf-fights-bloat.html The AKC Canine Health Foundation today launches a research and education initiative on bloat. The Initiative will sponsor research grants designed to better understand the cause and predisposition of bloat in dogs. Educational resources will also be made available to dog owners and to veterinarians. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:11:03 -0500 www.akcchf.org-399054485 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/brain-tumor-trial.html The AKC Canine Health Foundation has awarded the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Veterinary Medicine and Emory University a $119,000 grant over three years to test a newly developed experimental drug to treat dogs with naturally-occurring brain tumors, following partial surgical removal of those tumors. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:17:35 -0600 www.akcchf.org-408770217 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/health-implications-in-early.html AKC Canine Health Foundation-funded research investigates health implications in early spay and neuter in dogs. A team of researchers led by Dr. Benjamin L. Hart at the University of California, Davis has completed the most detailed study performed to date, and recent results have the potential to significantly impact recommendations for spaying and neutering dogs in the United States. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:10:07 -0600 www.akcchf.org-406140214 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/akc-canine-health-foundation-6.html The AKC Canine Health Foundation is proud to announce the achievement of a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This designation is bestowed on charities that adhere to the highest standards of fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:03:45 -0600 www.akcchf.org-349365641 http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/caring-for-your-dog/pet-fire-safety.html Tips on keeping your pets safe in case of a fire. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:02:38 -0600 www.akcchf.org-373918567 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/2013-clinician-scientist.html The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces today the establishment of the Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Program. Five promising veterinary residents were selected by their colleges of veterinary medicine as the inaugural class of Fellows and will receive support from the AKC Canine Health Foundation for their training and research efforts. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:02:15 -0600 www.akcchf.org-371371795 http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/ccogc-samples-available.html Canine cancer patient biospecimens are now available for scientific use through the Canine Comparative Oncology and Genomics Consortium (CCOGC) and the Pfizer-CCOGC Biospecimen Repository. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:03:08 -0500