Canine Health Discovery Webinar Series
The AKC Canine Health Foundation's Canine Health Discovery Webinar Series features leaders in the field of veterinary health research and offers practical advice on common health concerns, as well as information on cutting-edge research to benefit our dogs.
The webinars feature a presentation, followed by a question and answer session if time permits. All webinars require registration. Click on any title below for more information and to register.
Upcoming Webinars
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Hope for the Future through Research and Innovation
Dr. Darcy Adin
February 18, 2025 @ 7:00 PM ET
Immune Complex-Mediated Glomeruloneprhitis in Dogs
Dr. Mary Nabity
March 25, 2025 @ 7:00 PM ET
Webinars available On Demand
Harnessing the Power of Microbes to Fight Obesity: The Canine SLIM Study January 21, 2025
Obesity is a growing epidemic in dogs, ultimately resulting in physical impairment, comorbidities, and reduced quality of life and healthspan. Evidence is mounting that the intestinal microbiota contributes to obesity, and rational manipulation of this ecosystem may confer a health benefit.
Echocardiography to Screen for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels October 2, 2024
An update on the use of 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiographic examination for screening of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for early onset mitral valve disease
Research Advancements in Canine Athletes – Utilizing Novel Technologies August 21, 2024
Review the current state of research on canine athletes, existing and upcoming technologies used in this research, and future opportunities.
Protecting our dogs from infectious diseases – how can we do better? June 18, 2024
This course covers key practices likely to have the greatest influence on reducing dog infections and disease.
Cognitive and Emotional Development in Assistance Dog Puppies December 1, 2022
Over the past decade there has been a revolution in our understanding of canine cognition, and previous work has demonstrated a link between individual differences in cognition to working dog performance in adults
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.
