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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Defining a Painful Neurologic Disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels March 1, 2021

CHF-funded investigators characterized several central nervous system malformations seen in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels which cause symptoms of pain and abnormal sensations.

Keeping Pet Food Safe August 18, 2014

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

Battling the Bulge February 18, 2011

Recent surveys suggest that 25 to 40 percent of dogs visiting veterinary clinics are overweight or even obese. This article provides healthy diet advice for overweight dogs.

Healthy Weight for Dogs January 1, 2010

Tips for how to keep your dog the right weight through proper diet and exercise.

Tailoring Immunonutrition for Individual Dogs October 23, 2009

Immune function plays an important role in a dog’s health and well-being. A key ingredient of healthy immune function is good nutrition, or simply put, what a dog eats.

 

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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.

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