For Your Dog’s Health
We know that your dog's health is important to you. The information here will be helpful whether your dog is healthy or affected by a disease. Please remember that the information contained here cannot substitute for the advice of your veterinarian.
Dog Health Articles: the articles below contain more detailed information on canine health issues. They can be filtered by research area.
Major Histocompatibility Complex and Autoimmune Disease in Dogs September 13, 2010
The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) can best be described as the factory floor of the immune system. An autoimmune disease is basically a condition where something “goes haywire” with the codes produced by the MHC, and the body basically turns on itself.
Personalizing Cancer September 4, 2010
With a $12,000, start-up grant from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, researchers at Van Andel Research Institute soon identified regions of DNA associated with hemangiosarcoma in Clumber Spaniels. Little did they know that their project would become part of a larger effort involving academic, industry and government organizations and that it would result in a revolutionary move to provide better cancer treatment not only for dogs but for people, too.
Monitoring the Health of Canine Heroes August 30, 2010
In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, some 300 search-and-recue dogs were deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Since October 2001, Cynthia Otto, an associate professor of critical care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary medicine, has been tracking the health of those dogs.
Noise Phobia in Dogs August 30, 2010
Noise phobia is an excessive fear of a sound that results in the dog attempting to avoid or escape from the sound. There are ways you can ease your dogs fear and treat the condition.
Canine Compulsive Behavior August 30, 2010
Canine Compulsive Disorder can be perplexing and frustrating for dog owners, but with some effort the behaviors can be prevented or treated.
Canine Aggression August 30, 2010
How to recognize and handle canine aggression.
Discovering Your Dog’s Hidden Health August 2, 2010
Genetic tests can uncover problems before they arise, or prevent them altogether. They are of great importance to breeders and to pet owners alike.
Transitional Cell Carcinoma: Once Considered Incurable, Now Highly Treatable August 2, 2010
In many respects, Frankie was a lucky dog. Just a few years ago Frankie’s diagnosis of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) would have been a death sentence. Fortunately for Frankie and other dogs, times are changing. The past decade has seen great progress in managing TCC.
Getting a Leg Up on Cruciate Ligament Rupture July 21, 2010
This is the story of how Dr. Peter Muir at the University of Wisconsin is working to improve treatment options for cruciate ligament rupture and how a Golden Retriever named Morgan helped the cause.
A Clean Bill of Health July 13, 2010
Information about the steps you can take to make sure your new dog is healthy.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
