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
Drug-resistant Idiopathic Epilepsy in Dogs
Dr. Thomas Parmentier
April 22, 2025 @ 7:00 PM ET
Canine Osteosarcoma Early Detection: Preliminary Results from the COED Study
Drs. Kelly Makielski and Jaime Modiano
May 20, 2025 @ 7:00 PM ET
Webinars available On Demand
Immune Complex-Mediated Glomerulonephritis in Dogs March 25, 2025
Learn about research investigating potential biomarkers that could allow veterinarians to non-invasively diagnose immune complex-mediate glomerulonephritis.
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Hope for the Future through Research and Innovation February 18, 2025
This lecture will review disease processes that contribute to congestive heart failure and its progression, current medications used to treat heart failure, and novel treatment approaches (medical and non-medical) to address this important syndrome in dogs.
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.
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.
