CHF-Sponsored Webinars
The AKC Canine Health Foundation offers webinars on canine health topics. These webinars feature leaders in the field of veterinary health research and offer 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. Each webinar is recorded and can be watched on demand from a computer or mobile device. All webinars require registration.
Upcoming Webinars
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Echocardiography to Screen for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Presented by Dr. Michele Borgarelli
7:00pm ET, October 2, 2024
Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Tracks
All webinars will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 pm Central Standard Time.
October 16: Dr. Lexi Grillos - Pharmacologic Do's and Don'ts in Canine Reproduction
October 23: Dr. Erin Runcan - You Are What You Eat: The Importance of Nutrition in Breeding Dogs
October 30: Dr. Gail McRae - Navigating Progesterone Measurement and Supplementation
Webinars available On Demand
DON’T SKIP LEG DAY: THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDIAL CRURAL FASCIA WHEN RECOVERING FROM A TPLO December 7, 2021
Is there a way we can preserve this medial fascia and improve outcomes following TPLO surgery in dogs?
HOW TO ESTABLISH THC DIAGNOSIS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM September 14, 2021
Discuss THC metabolism in dogs, the common clinical presentation and progression of THC toxicosis, and the work we have done to determine the ideal sample for detection of acute THC exposure in clinical canine patients.
A NOVEL NON-SURGICAL OPTION TO PRESERVE LIMBS IN CANINE OSTEOSARCOMA May 25, 2021
Histotripsy holds exciting potential to be a non-surgical option for treating the primary tumor in osteosarcoma and also as a therapy that stimulates an anti-tumor immune response.
VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE DIAGNOSTICS: FROM "RUFF" TO "PURRFECT" April 27, 2021
The focus of this presentation is vector-borne disease (VBD) diagnosis
GDV - WHAT WE KNOW, AND WHAT WE WISH WE KNEW! March 24, 2021
Updates on our current knowledge and understanding about GDV in dogs
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.