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.
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Canine Health Articles
The Continued Threat of Leptospirosis May 17, 2019
Protect your family and dogs by staying informed about leptospirosis risks, symptoms, and research.
Canine Epigenetics and Aging May 1, 2019
Mapping of the human and canine genomes and continued advancements in genetic technology provide new areas of exploration into how we age and our susceptibility to diseases as we get older.
Exploring the Landscape of Immunotherapy for Canine Osteosarcoma April 15, 2019
AKC Canine Health Foundation funded researchers at the University of California, Davis are working to improve the statistics for dogs with osteosarcoma through the exploration of immunotherapy.
Hair Coat Disorder in Schipperkes Resembles Alopecia X April 1, 2019
Researchers describe the clinical, histopathological (microscopic), and laboratory characteristics of a hair coat disorder in Schipperkes that resembles Alopecia X.
Investigating Dietary Supplements for the Treatment of Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy March 15, 2019
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London explored owner use of dietary supplements in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Gastric Carcinoma Research Aims to Unravel Genetic Predisposition September 1, 2009
Research being done to better understand gastric carcinoma, or stomach cancer, and find improved therapies for the disease.
Cancer - We CAN Treat it! July 29, 2009
Summary of presentation on cancer treatments made at the 2000 Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Delegates’ Canine Health Committee June 28, 2009
This article describes some of the efforts and accomplishments of the Delegate Canine Health Committee.
Gene Mutation Linked to High Uric Acid Levels Identified in Dalmatians June 1, 2009
The research that lead to the discovery of the gene mutation that causes hyperuricosuria in Dalmatians.
Hypoglycemia Requires Quick Intervention in Toy and Small Breeds June 1, 2009
The signs of hypoglycemia and how to react to hypoglycemic attack in dogs.
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