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Why Posture Matters for Canine Health Part II - Flexible Neck

The upper neck is just one of the biggest players in abnormal posture, because the areas rich in nerve cells that report on the body’s relationship to gravity. Read More

Creating a First Aid Kit for dogs

A first aid kit is a necessity which, in addition to making minor injuries easier to manage, can also make the difference between a pet’s life and death. Read More

Canine Tick-Borne Disease

Ticks are parasites that attach themselves to dogs, feed on blood and transmit diseases directly into the dog’s system. Learn More

Warming Up Winter

Inclement winter weather is nothing to mess around with if you own a kennel. Snowstorms, subzero temperatures and chilling winds can threaten dogs’ safety and comfort. Read More

Success Story

Many ulcers of the cornea heal successfully on their own; however, certain dogs experience refractory (or refractive) corneal ulcers. With help from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, scientists from Ohio State University investigated if a simple tetracycline treatment might be an effective way to reduce healing time.

Research Needing Support

Ocular melanosis is a blinding and painful genetic disease that primarily affects Cairn Terriers. The project's goals are to identify the gene mutation that causes ocular melanosis and to develop a test to identify affected dogs using DNA samples.

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This research project aims to identify the gene and mutation responsible for a tremor syndrome which is inherited in the Weimaraner breed. Successful identification of the gene and mutation will produce a bench-based test for detection of carriers that could be used to help reduce and eventually eradicate the disease.

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Featured News

CHF-Funded Researcher Dr. Cindy Otto Receives US Flag Flown in Afghanistan
03/09/12

AKC Canine Health Foundation Funds Project to Battle Lymphoma
02/15/12

AKC Canine Health Foundation names Dr. Shila Nordone Chief Scientific Officer
01/10/12

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Dr. Nick Duesbery discusses canine cancer research and the purebred dog as an ideal cancer research model.

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