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.

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Nutrition Can Help Improve the Effect of Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Dogs October 7, 2014

How a diet specially formulated for older dogs can positively impact their cognitive function.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) October 7, 2014

Learn more about how you can support research to help dogs diagnosed with IBD.

Canine Hemangiosarcoma Research October 7, 2014

Learn more about how your donation can help find better treatments for canine hemangiosarcoma and increase survival rates for our beloved dogs.

Proper Conditioning Helps Active Older Dogs Stay Healthy & Well September 16, 2014

Senior dogs whose owners closely monitor their weight and keep them active and properly conditioned are shining examples of how growing older can be a healthy progression of life.

Optimal Nutrition for Senior Dogs Starts with Avoiding Obesity September 9, 2014

From a dietary perspective, preventing obesity is the most important thing an owner can do to promote a dog’s health and well-being.

Old Dogs Rule: Senior Dog 101 September 2, 2014

Learn more about the unique health care needs of senior dogs.

Keeping Pet Food Safe August 18, 2014

Tips on how to keep you and your pet protected from Salmonella poisoning.

Hypertension in Dogs March 10, 2014

You've probably had a friend, a close relative or you may even have been told you had hypertension. However, you might not realize that dogs can also be diagnosed with hypertension.

Finding Better Options for Joint Repair with Regenerative Medicine February 14, 2014

One of the most common injuries of the stifle is rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). Surgery can repair the ligament, but it does not necessarily help restore other damaged joint tissues. Fortunately, the emerging field of regenerative medicine gives hope that it might be possible to generate such replacement tissues in the lab.

The Big (and Small) Six February 12, 2014

Recently researchers determined that approximately half of the weight differences seen across dog breeds can be explained by variations in and around only six genes. Studies such as this one can provide insight into some of the size differences seen in humans as well as growth-related health concerns in dogs and humans.

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