Podcasts
The AKC Canine Health Foundation's podcast series was released from 2008-2015 and features topics such as canine reproduction, behavioral disorders, aging, and more. Transcripts are available on the CHF website or you can find the audio files at akcchf.libsyn.com.
Please note that some of the information presented may be outdated but is provided as a reference. You are encouraged to search CHF’s educational resources library for the latest outcomes from CHF-funded canine health research.
Early Spay and Neuter
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Benjamin Hart, a distinguished professor emeritus and active researcher at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hart is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and discusses his CHF-funded research into the health implications of spay and neuter in Golden Retrievers, the results of which he and his research team have just submitted for publication.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Pain Management
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Steve Budsberg, a veterinarian and professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a Diplomate and the current President of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Budsberg discusses the causes, signs, and current treatment options of pain in dogs.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Osteoarthritis
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Duncan Lascelles, an expert in clinical pain management and General and Orthopedic surgery at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lascelles discusses canine osteoarthritis: how it affects a dog’s quality of life, diagnosis, treatment, and ways you can help a dog with osteoarthritis regain mobility and strength.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
A transcript of this podcast is also available for those who prefer to read the interview.
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Jimi Cook, a veterinarian, Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College for Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Director of the Comparative Orthopedic Laboratory at the University of Missouri. Dr. Cook discusses Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in dogs and how both biology and biomechanics play a part in this disease.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Canine Rehabilitative Therapy
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Janet Van Dyke, a veterinarian, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and founder of the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in Wellington, Florida. Dr. Van Dyke discusses the benefits of veterinary rehabilitation and the different techniques in which canine rehabilitative therapy is applied.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Conditioning for the Canine Athlete
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Joseph Spoo, a recognized expert in canine athlete conditioning. Dr. Spoo holds a special passion for sporting dog health and today he will be discussing the importance of conditioning a dog for athletic events as well as how health and environment factors contribute to a canine athlete’s overall health. He holds a special passion for sporting dog health, manages a sporting-dog-health website, gundogdoc, and is a consultant for sporting dog owners and the sporting dog industry.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Intro to Canine Sports Medicine
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at Cornell University and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Wakshlag introduces the topic of canine sports medicine, discusses common ailments and injuries afflicting canine athletes, and also how to prevent them.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Atopic Dermatitis
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Natasha Olby, professor of neurology and Dr. Thierry Olivry, professor of immunedermatology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine discuss their CHF-funded research of atopic dermatitis, a chronic allergic skin disease. Drs. Olby and Olivry are researching the gene or genes responsible for this disease, hoping for better treatments, earlier intervention, and possibly a cure.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Urban Search and Rescue Dogs
In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Cindy Otto, Associate Professor of Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center. Dr. Otto discusses her CHF-funded research which has monitored the search and rescue dogs that worked in the 9/11 recovery efforts. Dr. Otto also discusses the Penn Vet Working Dog center, the importance of increasing detection dog breeding in the United States, and how science can be used to identify key characteristics that make for highly successful search and rescue dogs.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
Canine Osteosarcoma Research
In this podcast we hear from Dr. Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, a professor in comparative genomics at Uppsala University and the Scientific Director of Vertebrate Genome Biology at the Broad Institute.
Dr. Lindblad-Toh discusses current research on osteosarcoma, including how identification of the unique genes and associated biological pathways that define osteosarcoma can make a difference in how this disease is diagnosed and treated, not just in dogs, but in humans too.
Please note: This podcast does not have the high quality sound you are accustomed to from AKC Canine Health Foundation podcasts. Dr. Lindblad-Toh was kind enough to record this podcast via an international telephone connection. We apologize for the inconvenience, but because the information in this podcast is very valuable to dog owners, we hope you will find it worthwhile to listen.
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.
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.
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.