The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces a second round of new grants awarded through its Tick-Borne Disease Initiative. This comprehensive Initiative addresses important health concerns that include Lyme disease, bartonellosis, and ehrlichiosis, through much-needed research in diagnostics, disease pathogenesis [...]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has launched the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database (AAHSD), a free searchable tool to connect practicing veterinarians and animal owners to veterinary clinical studies. The AVMA is providing this resource in an effort to help accelerate the accumulation of evidence to guide improvements in animal health care and the [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine teamed up to offer a series of webinars on the following canine health topics. Each webinar was recorded and can now be watched on demand from a computer or mobile device. Click here to watch the following videos on demand. Lymphoma: The State of This Disease in Dogs [...]
A new study in the journal Veterinary Medicine and Science finds that neutering or spaying these dogs before 1 year of age triples the risk of one or more joint disorders — particularly for cranial cruciate ligament, or CCL, tears.
Because the symptoms of canine motion sickness can mimic several other problems, many pet owners may not realize their dogs suffer from this condition. However, a recent study conducted on behalf of Zoetis found that up to 23 percent of dogs experience motion sickness. The study also found that some pet owners feel that motion [...]
Independence Day is upon us, which means barbeques, pool parties, and of course, fireworks. This Fourth of July, Nationwide, the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, reminds pet owners that preparation and awareness are the keys to a pet-safe celebration. To bring attention to the potential dangers surrounding pets during Independence Daycelebrations, Nationwide sorted through [...]
With the official start of summer just around the corner, veterinarians at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and cool during the hot days ahead: Do not leave your pet alone in your car. Vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left in them can succumb to heat [...]
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 16, 2016) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces the first round of new grants awarded through its Tick-Borne Disease Initiative. Jason Stull, VMD, PhD, of The Ohio State University will study “Lyme Disease in Dogs: Prevalence, [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine are presenting a live webinar on Lymphoma today, Wednesday, June 15th at 8:00 EDT. The webinar will feature the state of the lymphoma disease in dogs and how epigenetics may open future doors. Dr. Jeffrey Bryan will provide the audience with information on diagnosis, treatment, and emerging therapies. [...]
Pet owners spent more than $15 billion dollars* on veterinary care last year, and much of that cost was used to treat minor ailments. Pets require routine medical attention just like their human counterparts, and while common issues such as ear infections and skin allergies are rarely life-threatening, they can be unexpected and expensive. Nationwide, the [...]
