Articles & Newsletters
The AKC Canine Health Foundation Library is a comprehensive list of all the canine health articles available on this website. You can search for an article by research area or breed. The information is divided into four sections:
Articles Available for Download (PDF)
Discoveries - the award-winning newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, published quarterly.
e-Newsletter - view the archives of our e-Newsletter
Canine Health Articles
Field Cooling Methods for Working Dogs November 20, 2024
A voluntary head dunk in cool water is an effective way to rapidly cool a dog with exertional hyperthermia.
Research Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Dogs with Epilepsy November 4, 2024
Learn more about CHF-funded canine epilepsy research
New Possibilities for Treating Canine Heartworm Disease October 22, 2024
Researchers have identified a promising target for a new class of drugs to treat heartworm infection in dogs.
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 Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Breeder Excellence: Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Tracks - A Comprehensive Overview January 2024 May 2, 2024
The latest seminar tracks focused on artificial insemination, managing prostate disease in dogs, and maximizing the survival of neonates. This valuable information is summarized here for breeders.
From CHF: Breeder Seminar Roundup March 3, 2023
Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Track Summary, November 2022
The World of Hurt August 5, 2022
Does your German Shepherd Dog feel pain differently than your neighbor’s Maltese? A groundbreaking study funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation may soon have the answer.
Dog Update - Spring 2022 - Research Insights April 13, 2022
Supraspinatous tendinopathy, kennel cough, and pain are focus of canine research.
Rottweiler Update - Spring 2022 - Idiopathic Epilepsy April 13, 2022
Idiopathic epilepsy research may advance treatments for affected Rottweilers.
Success Stories
Field Cooling Methods for Working Dogs November 20, 2024
A voluntary head dunk in cool water is an effective way to rapidly cool a dog with exertional hyperthermia.
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.
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.
Evidence for the Use of CBD to Treat Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy March 13, 2024
While taking CBD oil, dogs experienced fewer days in which they had a seizure compared to the period during which they took placebo oil.
Participation Matters October 2, 2023
The desire to improve Boxer health and a wish that no more dogs and owners should have to experience the agony of degenerative myelopathy (DM) are what motivated Boxer breeder Julie Higgins to participate in a clinical trial with her dog Sophia.
Discoveries
The award-winning print newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Providing in-depth information on canine health research and education.
Discoveries - Fall 2024 October 16, 2024
Epilepsy, Canines & Cocktails, and more
Discoveries - Summer 2024 July 17, 2024
Gallbladder mucocele, canine respiratory disease, theriogenology resident, and more.
Discoveries - Spring 2024 April 17, 2024
Thyroid testing, a new sports medicine residency, and more
Discoveries - Winter 2024 January 17, 2024
In this issue of Discoveries you can learn about pain sensitivity, 2023 award recipients, and meet the 2024 Clinician-Scientist Fellows
Discoveries - Fall 2023 October 11, 2023
Highlights from the 2023 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference, end of year giving, and more.
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