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
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease: New Research Insights August 7, 2024
A team of CHF-funded researchers is examining a potential new respiratory pathogen in dogs.
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.
Exploring New Treatments for a Painful Eye Disease – Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy July 1, 2024
Even though ripasudil requires more frequent application, it does appear to be a better choice than netarsudil for treating CED in dogs.
Monitoring Subclinical Thyroid Disease June 26, 2024
Most dogs with subclinical thyroiditis continue to have thyroid testing abnormalities long-term.
Improving the Diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenia in Dogs June 1, 2024
Laboratory test results and clinical findings can help differentiate primary from secondary immune thrombocytopenia cases.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Dachshund Update - Spring 2022 - Cushing's Syndrome April 13, 2022
Dachshunds with Cushing's Syndrome may benefit from research of targeted treatments.
Boxer Update - Spring 2022 - ARVC April 13, 2022
Discovery of second arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy gene variant in Boxers provides another testing tool.
For the Ages April 7, 2022
The Dog Aging Project has One Key Goal: To Help Your Dog and You Live Longer, Healthier Lives
GSD Update - Fall 2021 - Bloat March 28, 2022
Purina ProPlan German Shepherd Dog Update (Fall 2021) - Bloat: A Multifactorial Disease in German Shepherd Dogs
One Health: Advancing Canine and Human Health December 6, 2021
A review of the 2021 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in Today's Breeder. (Courtesy of Purina)
Success Stories
Rhodesian Ridgeback Lovers Back AKC Canine Health Foundation Funded Cancer Research May 10, 2023
AKC Parent Clubs like the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States and their members are valued partners of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs.
AKC Canine Health Foundation 2022 Summer Veterinary Student - Brooke Gallagher September 19, 2022
Learn more about Colorado State University veterinary student Brooke Gallagher's summer internship with CHF.
The Genetics of Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Belgian Sheepdog and Belgian Tervuren September 1, 2022
Investigators have identified two genetic mutations that influence the development of idiopathic epilepsy in the Belgian Sheepdog and Belgian Tervuren.
Novel Neurologic Disorder Characterized in Dalmatians June 20, 2022
The genetic mutation responsible for a unique neurologic disease in Dalmatian dogs was recently identified.
Genetic Test for Megaesophagus in German Shepherd Dogs May 16, 2022
The combination of a genetic mutation and sex can predict a German Shepherd Dog’s risk of being affected by CIM with 75% accuracy.
Discoveries
The award-winning print newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Providing in-depth information on canine health research and education.
Discoveries - Summer 2023 July 12, 2023
In the latest issue of Discoveries you can learn about the link between lung and GI disease, meet the 2023 theriogenology resident, and more.
Discoveries - Spring 2023 April 12, 2023
Advances in canine bone cancer research, Purina Parent Club Partnership Program update, donor spotlight, and more.
Discoveries - Winter 2023 January 11, 2023
Dietary supplements to help treat epilepsy, 2022 awards, 2023 Clinician-Scientist Fellows, and more.
Discoveries - Fall 2022 October 12, 2022
Cruciate ligament rupture test, research benefiting the canine athlete, end of year giving, and more.
Discoveries - Summer 2022 July 13, 2022
Lyme disease, new theriogenology residents, One Health, and more
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