For Your Dog’s Health
We know that your dog's health is important to you. The information here will be helpful whether your dog is healthy or affected by a disease. Please remember that the information contained here cannot substitute for the advice of your veterinarian.
Dog Health Articles: the articles below contain more detailed information on canine health issues. They can be filtered by research area.
A Collaborative Effort to Fight Immune Thrombocytopenia October 10, 2024
Thanks to the collaborative passion and dedication of dog clubs and CHF-funded investigators, we have significantly increased our understanding of the disease mechanisms involved in canine ITP.
Collaboration Leads to Solutions for Heritable Disease – Microphthalmia Syndrome in the Portuguese Water Dog August 15, 2024
With the availability of a genetic test for the mutation that causes Microphthalmia Syndrome in the Portuguese Water Dog, breeders can manage this heritable disease.
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease: New Research Insights August 7, 2024
A team of CHF-funded researchers is examining a potential new respiratory pathogen in dogs.
Saving our Shadows: A Story of Determination in Canine Health Research July 19, 2024
CHF-funded researcher Dr. Sree Rajeev describes her passion for researching tick-borne diseases inspired by her dog Sumi.
Exploring New Treatments for a Painful Eye Disease – Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy July 1, 2024
Even though ripasudil requires more frequent application, it does appear to be a better choice than netarsudil for treating CED in dogs.
Monitoring Subclinical Thyroid Disease June 26, 2024
Most dogs with subclinical thyroiditis continue to have thyroid testing abnormalities long-term.
Improving the Diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenia in Dogs June 1, 2024
Laboratory test results and clinical findings can help differentiate primary from secondary immune thrombocytopenia cases.
Ripples in the Water - Chlorination and Cancer Risk in Dogs May 15, 2024
Owners of dog breeds at high risk for bladder cancer should limit their dog’s access to chlorinated swimming pools and install water filtration units to remove chlorination byproducts from the dog’s drinking water.
Breeding Away from Epilepsy in the Belgian Tervuren May 1, 2024
CHF-funded investigators studied if the prevalence of idiopathic epilepsy in Belgian Tervurens has decreased following the discovery of genetic mutations that influence disease risk in this breed.
The Heart of the Matter: Heartworm Disease in Dogs April 24, 2024
More than 100,000 dogs test positive for heartworm infection every year in the United States. CHF-funded scientists are studying better ways to prevent and treat this deadly disease.
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.
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.
