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Hemangiosarcoma Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds research to better understand hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer, with a focus on developing advanced diagnostics and more effective treatments.
Read MoreCanine Hemangiosarcoma – The Road from Despair to Hope
Michelle G. Ritt, DVM, DACVIM; Tessa Breen, BSc (Hons), Dip GD, CMM In following article, we describe the current state of knowledge for canine hemangiosarcoma, including what it is, why it may happen, and how it can be managed. In addition, we present recent findings from our programs that promise to help us improve our […]
Read MoreResearching New Treatments for Canine Hemangiosarcoma
Hemangiosarcoma is a deadly cancer of the cells that line blood vessels. It most commonly affects the spleen, heart, and skin of dogs. While skin tumors can often be cured by surgical removal, the prognosis for splenic hemangiosarcoma is poor due to microscopic spread of cancer cells throughout the body by the time it is […]
Read MoreResearch Updates from the 2019 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, hosted the 2019 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in St. Louis, MO on August 9 – 11, 2019. The biennial event, sponsored by Purina, brought together researchers, American Kennel Club (AKC) Parent Club members, […]
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Sniffing Out a Silent Killer
For thousands of years, dogs’ extraordinary noses have helped humans track game, detect predators, and navigate the world.
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From Diagnosis to Discovery: Charting a New Course for Hemangiosarcoma Treatment
If you’ve ever had a dog with hemangiosarcoma, you know how devastating it can be. Often called the “silent killer,” hemangiosarcoma is a cancer of the cells that line blood vessels. It can appear anywhere in the body, but most commonly develops in the spleen and heart. The disease gets its nickname because it rarely […]
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