The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs is continuing to leverage the power of science and research by providing free online resources to mark Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Podcasts, webinars, and other helpful information on different types of cancer and the search for cures [...]
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine—in conjunction with UC Davis Police Department—is pleased to announce the establishment of the Faithful Partner Program, a fund to assist with the medical costs of treating K-9 officers, as well as search and rescue dogs, injured in the line of duty. The UC Davis veterinary hospital has a long history [...]
[April 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA] – Does owning a dog improve one’s quality of life? Experts in Penn Vet’s Cardiology Service, in partnership with researchers at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, are currently validating a survey specifically designed to answer this question. Up to 300 dog owners are needed to answer the Dog Owner [...]
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 15, 2015) – Nestlé Purina PetCare Company continues its long-standing support of canine health with a donation of over $229,000 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF). “Nestlé Purina PetCare is very proud of our long-standing partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation,” said Ann Viklund, Director of Conformation for the Breeder/Enthusiast [...]
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Press Release Everyone with allergies knows when the season rolls around: workplaces and homes fill with the sounds of sniffling, sneezing, coughing and watering eyes. But did you know that pets can also suffer from allergies? Many people don’t, and the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine wants to help [...]
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Press Release by Joe Schwartz ITHACA, NY – The canine influenza outbreak afflicting more than 1,000 dogs in Chicago and other parts of the Midwest is caused by a different strain of the virus than was earlier assumed, according to laboratory scientists at Cornell University and the University of [...]
by Steve Dale In Chicago, and many suburban areas the canine influenza virus (dog flu) is at epidemic proportions. According to Dr. Donna Alexander, administrator, Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control at least five dogs have died, and over a thousand dogs in the region sickened as a result of the canine influenza virus. Dr. Cynda [...]
New York, NY – The American Club today launched akc.org/health, the organization’s first ever mobile-optimized, digital content platform dedicated to canine health. The site kicks off a series of health initiatives and announcements to be introduced in the coming year. The initial stage of the new microsite offers resources and information on care, nutrition, fitness, [...]
The 2015 Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar is on Sunday March, 29, 2015 at the ARC Conference Cneter at UC Davis. Registration is available on-site, opening at 8:00 am. Cost is $99 and includes breakfast and lunch. Join the Theriogenology Foundation and the Student Chapter of The Society For Theriogenology at UC Davis to learn: Details [...]
Optigen Press Release The American Spaniel Club Foundation and Gustavo Aguirre, VMD, PhD University of Pennsylvania and OptiGen, LLC Background: The American Spaniel Club Foundation has funded a three year research study to be carried out at the University of Pennsylvania and OptiGen, LLC to identify the molecular genetic basis of inherited cataracts, and develop a DNA-based diagnostic test [...]
