Most folks who participate in any performance or field activity spend a lot of time “proofing” their dogs against the various distractions usually encountered in most dog sports. The result is that their dogs are pretty comfortable with the usual stuff–lots of other people and dogs around–by the time they get to an event. But, there are things that can happen for which it is impossible to train.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce the funding of a landmark clinical trial to establish the evidence-based use of regenerative medicine to treat tendon injury in dogs. Funded as part of CHF’s Canine Athlete Initiative which seeks to fund research and provide education for dog owners in the rapidly expanding field of canine sports, this […]
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill just before their summer recess that will limit the number of dogs that can be kept on a single premises and define a “large scale commercial breeder kennel” based on how many intact female dogs someone owns, rather than actual sales. Other provisions of this measure include […]
Last October, the Dog Show Superintendent Association proposed that AKC allow clubs to hold two all-breed dog shows on the same day. The benefits and reasons cited in their proposal included fewer expenses for clubs and more opportunities to show for exhibitors.
With the official start of summer just around the corner, veterinarians at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and cool during the hot days ahead: Do not leave your pet alone in your car – vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left in them can succumb […]
Social and sporting events for dogs are on the rise. Just like their human counterparts, the more dogs interact, the more at risk they are for contracting illnesses in public places. To help dog owners and event organizers better understand and prevent transmission of infectious diseases in dogs, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), in collaboration […]
Last week OptiGen announced that they are now offering Inherited Cataract tests for Staffrodshire bull Terriers, Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, and Australian Shepherds. One mutation, HSF4-1, is found in Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Boston Terriers, and French Bulldogs. It is the mutation for juvenile cataracts. The cataracts are usually symmetrical in both eyes. Another mutation, HSF4-2, […]
Should I stop feeding jerky pet treats to my dog? Jerky pet treats should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed only occasionally and in small quantities. FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs jerky pet treats to watch their dogs closely for any or all […]
Late yesterday, the North Carolina House of Representatives approved an amended version of the budget which does contain a new definition of “pet dealer” and transfers the Animal Welfare Act to the Department of Public Safety. Thanks to your calls and letters, the definition of “pet dealer” was amended and no longer contains co-ownerships. However, […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has taken a major step to better understand epilepsy in dogs with the launch of an Epilepsy Research Initiative. The goal of the Initiative is to provide dog owners and the veterinary community with improved methods for preventing and treating epilepsy in dogs. Epilepsy research has been articulated by dog […]
