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Research Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Dogs with Epilepsy

Research Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Dogs with Epilepsy

Just like people, dogs can suffer from epilepsy. This seizure disorder is characterized by uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain resulting in abnormal movements,

Sniffing Out Strategies to Control Chagas Disease

Sniffing Out Strategies to Control Chagas Disease

Introduction Chagas disease is a serious and often deadly parasitic infection that affects both dogs and humans. Transmitted primarily by kissing bugs, this disease can cause sudden death and progressive heart damage in dogs, with no effective treatment or vaccine currently available. Thanks to funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, researchers at Texas A&M […]

Epigenetic Biomarkers of B Cell Lymphoma

Epigenetic Biomarkers of B Cell Lymphoma

Introduction Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs, especially in breeds like Golden Retrievers. A new study funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation reveals a breakthrough in understanding how this cancer develops at the molecular level (CHF Grant 01918-G: Discovery of Biomarkers to Detect Lymphoma Risk, Classify for Treatment, and Predict […]

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