The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or in public, up to 10 minutes after the arrest, the better the chances of saving the person’s life and protecting their brain function, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Science Symposium 2024. The meeting [...]
By: Sharon M Albright, DVM, CCRT, AKC Canine Health Foundation Current heartworm treatments for dogs come with the risk of complications such as pain, fever, blood clots, and more. Thanks to funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), investigators at the University of Illinois are exploring a new class of drugs to treat this [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, marks National Epilepsy Awareness Month this November to highlight the importance of canine epilepsy research. Since 1995, thanks to the generous support of its donors, CHF has invested more than $3 million to study this challenging disease. Epilepsy [...]
As part of its health webinar series, The Kennel Club is hosting a free webinar for owners, breeders and veterinary professionals who would like to find out more about gastric dilation-volvulus syndrome (GDV), otherwise known as bloat, in dogs. The webinar is taking place via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 12 November, and will explore what [...]
Happy Halloween From The Canine Chronicle! Here are a few tips to keep your pet safe Stay Home: Keep dogs at home during trick-or-treating to minimize stress from strangers and costumes. Safe Costumes: If dressing up your pet, ensure the costume allows for easy movement, vision, and breathing. Avoid small parts that could be choking [...]
A new study published using data from Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study details antimicrobial treatment preferences among veterinarians caring for Study participants. The paper, published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research, provides further insight into antimicrobial prescribing patterns prevalent in the United States and the implications of those patterns in the growing problem [...]
By Pet Poison Helpline Tiffany Day and her travel buddy Luna, a labrador retriever mix, had just arrived from their long drive from Illinois to New Mexico. Day realized she needed a few items from the store, so she left Luna and her open travel bag in the downstairs bathroom and headed out the door. Little did she know an [...]
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval of NOBIVAC® NXT Canine Flu H3N2, a next-level solution to help safeguard dogs against the ongoing threat of canine influenza. The [...]
The Kennel Club of Anne Arundel (KCAA) is giving back to the community by donating canine/feline oxygen masks to the Anne Arundel Fire Department. These specially-designed masks are used for dogs and cats that have suffered smoke inhalation. It should be noted that smoke masks for humans cannot be used for dogs or cats. The [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce AKC® DNA + Health. This new test combines genetic health and traits testing with AKC DNA identification, creating a powerful tool for breeders. “At the AKC, we’re always looking for tools to help [...]
