CHF and VetVine Webinar Series
The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine have teamed up to offer a series of live 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 live webinars feature a presentation, followed by a question and answer session. Each webinar is recorded and can be watched on demand from a computer or mobile device. All webinars require registration with VetVine.
Register today for one of our upcoming programs or watch a past webinar on demand!
 The Increasing Threat of Canine Leptospirosis - Keys to Diagnosis, Therapy & PreventionOver recent years, leptospirosis has received increased attention regarding its emergence and spread in dogs throughout North America. Dr. Jason Stull and Dr. Michelle Evason will review fundamental and advanced techniques in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this often fatal disease. Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | 8p ET / 7p CT/ 5p PT |
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Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA): Underlying Disease Screening in Dogs. What Should I Be Looking For?Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in dogs. Infection, neoplasia, and other triggers may contribute to the development of IMHA in susceptible patients. Unidentified underlying triggers likely contribute to treatment failure. Dr. Linda Kidd will discuss key points on immune-mediated hemolytic anemia including:
Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | 8p ET / 7p CT/ 5p PT |
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 Crash, Boom, Bang: Updates on Canine Noise Phobia TreatmentsJoin Dr. Julia Albright and learn more about noise phobias in dogs including risk factors for development of canine noise phobias, assessment of behavioral and emotional disorders associated with noise phobias, pharmaceutical options available for treatment of noise phobic dogs, analysis of the literature and mechanisms behind new nutraceutical options for fears and anxieties, and management plans to help families and dogs cope with noise phobias. Date: Thursday, September 6, 2018 | 8p ET / 7p CT/ 5p PT |
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Understanding Steroid Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis and Other Inflammatory Neurological Disorders in DogsInflammatory conditions of the central nervous system are common in dogs. Although well described, these disorders can prove challenging to diagnose, as the cause remains poorly understood and clinical findings can be variable or nonspecific. Dr. Karen R. Muñana will provide an initial overview of inflammatory conditions of the central nervous system of dogs, and an in-depth discussion of steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA), focusing on characteristic clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and long term management. Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | 8p ET / 7p CT/ 5p PT |
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 Canine Semen Evaluation & FertilityWatch an interview with Stuart Meyers, DVM, PhD as he discusses his research about determining the characteristics of semen and how that relates to fertility. The research goes beyond standard parameters of sperm motility, morphology, and concentration as they assess semen from stud dogs at Guide Dogs for the Blind. Watch this video and learn more about current research into male fertility. |
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Canine Pyometra - Why Some Dogs Don't Get Better With Medical Treatment or Experience RelapsesDr. Marco Coutinho da Silva, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT discusses pyometra and findings of his research investigating why some cases may fail to respond to medical therapy or become a recurrent problem in dogs. |
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 A clinical genetics approach to understanding genetic, multiplex and health testingWatch Jerold S. Bell, DVM present on the increasing availability of genetic screening tests, DNA tests, and how multiplex test panels also require an understanding of what the tests tell you. Watch this video and learn:
Original Air Date: Wed, December 6, 2017 | 8p ET / 7p CT/ 5p PT
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