The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces that 30 grants have been awarded in 2015 to researchers studying canine disease. These grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million, will continue to build on CHF-funded advances in veterinary medicine and biomedical science, impacting [...]
Optigen is offering a special February Discount promotion for online entries starting February 1st through February 29th. The code for the promotion is WAGS16. Entries must be made during this specific time frame to receive the maximum discount of 30% off the cost of testing. Clients then have up to thirty days to get samples [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce that Dr. Diane Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP has been named as chief executive officer (CEO) for the Foundation. Dr. Brown joined CHF in August 2015 as chief scientific officer. As [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization committed to prevent, treat, and cure diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce that for the second consecutive year, more than $500,000 has been raised through the American Kennel Club (AKC) Donor Challenge program. The AKC Donor Challenge program matched contributions dollar-for-dollar made to CHF [...]
[January 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA] – Genetics play an increasingly important role in the advancement of canine health. The Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar, sponsored by Penn Vet and the Theriogenology Foundation, gives breeders the opportunity to learn from top experts in canine health. The seminar will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 8:00am-5:30pm at Penn Vet’s [...]
Walking your dog is always great exercise for you and your pet, but on Sunday, January 24, your daily walk can be so much more. In fact, by joining Morris Animal Foundation for its South Florida K9 Cancer Walk, your walk can help fight canine cancer. Many dog lovers have lost a beloved canine companion [...]
People who have suffered from the flu know how exhausting the fever, chills and upset stomach can be. Your dog may be at risk for the same symptoms. One type of canine influenza virus – CIV H3N8 – has been around for years, and a new type (CIV H3N2) was identified in Chicago in March 2015. Since then, [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce the funding of an exciting grant which aims to better understand and prevent hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer in dogs. Three groups whose dogs have been affected by this cruel disease — the [...]
Optigen is offering a special New Year Savings promotion for online entries starting January 1st through January 31st. The code for the promotion is BONZ16. Entries must be made during this specific time frame to receive the maximum discount of 25% off. Clients then have up to thirty days to get samples to Optigen for [...]
