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Epilepsy Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds research to better understand and develop more effective treatments for canine epilepsy.
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Research Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Dogs with Epilepsy
Just like people, dogs can suffer from epilepsy. This seizure disorder is characterized by uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain resulting in abnormal movements,
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In the last ten years, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has polled parent clubs annually to determine what health concerns are the most important, and what research is most needed. Epilepsy has been in the top six every year; it is often listed as number one or two. In response, CHF has approved nearly […]
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Revisiting Epilepsy in Irish Wolfhounds to Understand What Has Changed
Epilepsy can be frightening for any dog owner. Seizures can strike without warning, turning an ordinary moment into one filled with confusion, fear, and helplessness. One minute, a dog is playing, resting, or walking through the house as usual, and the next, everything changes. In dogs, epilepsy is the most common neurologic disorder, affecting approximately […]
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Awards Six New Grants to Study Epilepsy and Reproductive Diseases in Dogs
News Release For Immediate Release The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces six new grants have been awarded in the areas of canine epilepsy and canine reproductive disease. Four grants were awarded through CHF’s Epilepsy Initiative which aims to […]
Read More AKC Canine Health Foundation Launches Epilepsy Research Initiative
News Release For Immediate Release The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has taken a major step to better understand epilepsy in dogs with the launch of an Epilepsy Research Initiative. The goal of the Initiative is to provide dog owners and the veterinary community with improved methods for preventing and treating epilepsy in dogs. […]
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Can Natural Fats in the Blood Reveal New Clues in Canine Epilepsy?
Canine epilepsy can feel both sudden and uncertain. One dog may respond well to antiepileptic drugs, while another may continue to have difficult-to-control seizures. For families who love these dogs, that uncertainty can be one of the hardest parts of the disorder. Researchers have made meaningful progress in understanding canine epilepsy, but important questions remain. […]
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