Articles
Gene Mutation in Tibetan Terriers found in Human Disorder Related to Parkinson's April 18, 2011
University of Missouri researchers believe both man and animal will benefit from their discovery that the same gene mutation found in Tibetan Terrier dogs can also be found in a fatal human neurological disorder related to Parkinson’s disease.
“Sniffing Out” Lymphoma Genes by Turning Dogs into Humans April 11, 2011
Dr. Matthew Breen and his colleagues at North Carolina State University, with the support of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, is narrowing the search for genes involved in non-Hodgkin lymphoma – by comparing genomic instability of dogs with humans.
A Warning about Death Cap Mushrooms March 21, 2011
Diana Gerba warns of the dangers of death cap mushrooms to dogs. Her Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, Donato, died after eating one of these mushrooms.
Reemergence of H1N1 Influenza Virus in Cats Raises Concerns for Humans and Pets March 1, 2011
The H1N1 influenza virus that caused great concern in 2009 has recently reemerged in cats who contracted the disease from humans.
Using Technology to Target Tumors February 25, 2011
Dr. Nicola Mason and her colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, with the support of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, have been trying to find new ways to use antibody fragments to target a particularly devastating type of canine tumor. They are looking for a more effective treatment for canine hemangiosarcoma.
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.
Mean Seeds: A Threat to Your Sporting Dog? February 7, 2011
The most recent AKC Canine Health Foundation grant to benefit sporting dogs investigates “mean seeds” and the role they play in grass awn migration disease. In the sporting dog world, there is a perception among owners that there has been a dramatic escalation in the incidence of grass awn migration disease in the last 20 years.
Going on Offense Against "Mean Seeds" January 3, 2011
Approval of a grant request submitted by Professor William K. Lauenroth of the University of Wyoming for a study entitled “Assessment of CRP Plantings of Grasses with Barbed Seeds” constitutes a major step forward in addressing the escalation in recent years of illnesses (and sometimes fatalities) in dogs, generally viewed as attributable to infections resulting from barbed grass awns.
Can Human Research Improve the Diagnosis of Canine Lymphoma? December 1, 2010
This article discusses research that shows the progress made in understanding and diagnosing human lymphoma can help improve the diagnosis and treatment of lymphatic cancers in dogs.
Developing Breed-Specific Tests for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Dogs December 1, 2010
The group of diseases called the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses cause progressive nervous system damage in both dogs and humans. This article is about the research that resulted in genetic tests for the diseases in some breeds of dogs.
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