Best AKC Canine Health Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Canine Semen Evaluation 44:12

9y ago44:12

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you another installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast we discuss canine semen evaluation, with reproductive specialist Dr. Cheryl Lopate of Reproductive Revolutio…

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Dog Aging Project 27:47

9y ago27:47

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Welcome to another podcast brought to you by the AKC Canine Health Foundation. In this podcast we are speaking with Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Washington. Dr. Kaeberlein discusses his groundbreaking work in aging and his interest in using pet dogs to evaluate a novel anti-aging compound. Dr. Kaeberlei…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Nutritional Concerns for Pregnant and Post-Partum Dogs 28:28

9y ago28:28

28:28

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you another installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast we discuss canine nutrition during and after pregnancy. This podcast features expert nutritionist, Dr. Emman…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Tips For Success With Fresh Chilled Semen Breedings, Part II: The Brood Bitch 11:51

9y ago11:51

11:51

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you another installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast we discuss fresh chilled semen breeding, focusing on the brood bitch. This podcast features Dr. Scarlette Go…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Tips For Success With Fresh Chilled Semen Breedings, Part I: The Stud Dog 15:20

9y ago15:20

15:20

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you another installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast we discuss fresh chilled semen breeding, focusing on the stud dog. This podcast features Dr. Scarlette Gotwa…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Whelping and Dystocia 26:56

9+ y ago26:56

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you another installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast we discuss whelping and dystocia with Dr. Cindy O’Connor of Slade Veterinary Hospital in Framingham, MA. Dr.…

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Nutritional Concerns for Senior & Geriatric Dogs 18:21

9+ y ago18:21

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In this podcast we revisit our Senior Dog Health & Wellness series and hear from Dr. Joe Wakshlag, Associate Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and Section Chief of Clinical Nutrition. Dr. Wakshlag received his DVM from Cornell University. He also completed a residency in clinical nutrition and PhD in pharmacology at Cor…

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An Interview with Susan Lilly, New CEO of the AKC Canine Health Foundation 8:37

9+ y ago8:37

8:37

In this podcast we hear from Susan Lilly, the new CEO of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. A native of Michigan, Susan boasts a strong fundraising background. After holding development positions at Central Michigan University, she served as Director of Development at Michigan State University and, most recently, was Executive Director of the North …

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Pregnancy Diagnosis 8:36

9+ y ago8:36

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you the seventh installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians.In this podcast we discuss pregnancy diagnosis with reproductive specialist Dr. Autumn Davidson. Dr. Davidson obtained he…

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Periodontal Disease and Dental Health for Dogs 13:54

9+ y ago13:54

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In this podcast we hear from Dr. Jan Bellows of All Pets Dental Clinic in Weston, Florida. Dr. Bellows is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. Dr. Bellows received his DVM from Auburn University and completed a small animal internship at The Animal Medical Center in…

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Hospice Care / End of Life Care For Dogs 48:36

9+ y ago48:36

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In this podcast we are wrapping up our "Old Dogs Rule" educational series with a difficult, but important conversation about end of life care. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Kathleen Cooney, founder of “Home to Heaven,” an in-home pet hospice and euthanasia services practice. She is also the owner of the first-ever pet euthanasia center in the U…

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Age Related Cardiovascular Disease 8:44

10y ago8:44

8:44

In continuation of our “Old Dogs Rule” educational series, this podcast features Dr. Ashley Saunders, Associate Professor of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Michael E. DeBakey Institute at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. Dr. Saunders completed her DVM in 2001 and residency in Cardiology in 2005, both at Texas A&M, and is board certified…

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The Value of Senior Dog Wellness Visits 11:55

10y ago11:55

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In continuation of our “Old Dogs Rule” educational series, this podcast features Dr. Lisa Shaw, owner of the Indian Land Animal Hospital near Charlotte, NC. Dr. Shaw discusses what to expect during a senior dog wellness exam and the importance of senior dog health care. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A.…

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The Benefits of Rehab for Senior and Geriatric Dogs 23:37

10y ago23:37

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In continuation of our “Old Dogs Rule” educational series, this podcast features Dr. Laurie McCauley, Medical Director of TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation in Grayslake, IL. Dr. McCauley is certified in veterinary rehabilitation by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, and is one of less than 100 veterinarians who is board certified in veterinary sport…

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Senior Dog Health Needs: An Overview 22:59

10y ago22:59

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Welcome to the first podcast in our educational series “Old Dogs Rule,” a two month celebration of our great old dogs that will be packed with information about how we can keep them going strong for years to come. In this podcast we are speaking with Dr. Fred Metzger of Metzger Animal Hospital in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Metzger received hi…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Ovulation Timing 13:22

10y ago13:22

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you the sixth installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast we will be speaking with Dr Scarlette Gotwals, of Country Companion Animal Hospital in Morgantown, Pennsyl…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Infertility In The Bitch 36:55

10y ago36:55

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you the fifth installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast we are discussing infertility in the bitch, with reproductive specialist Dr. Cheryl Lopate of Wilsonville …

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Dogs, Physical Activity, and Walking (Dogs PAW) 17:08

10y ago17:08

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In this podcast we hear from Dr. Libby Richards, a Certified Health Education Specialist and assistant professor at Purdue University School of Nursing. She received her PhD in Health Promotion from Purdue University and her Masters in Nursing from Indiana University. Dr. Richards’ research is focused on population-based physical activity promotion…

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Noise Phobia in Dogs 25:44

10y ago25:44

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In this two-part podcast, Dr. Karen Overall discusses an issue of major importance to many dog owners: separation anxiety and noise phobia in dogs. Dr. Overall received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine and PhD in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She completed a residency in Behavioral Med…

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Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Dogs 48:11

10y ago48:11

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In this two-part podcast, Dr. Karen Overall discusses an issue of major importance to many dog owners: separation anxiety and noise phobia in dogs. Dr. Overall received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine and PhD in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She completed a residency in Behavioral Med…

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The Cytogenomic Landscape of Canine Cancer 42:57

10y ago42:57

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In this podcast Dr. Matthew Breen discusses his investigation into the cytogenomic changes evident in a variety of the leading cancers in dogs, including: lymphoma; leukemia; osteosarcoma; histiocytic neoplasia; urogenital carcinoma; intracranial malignancies; hemangiosarcoma; and melanoma. Cytogenomics is a branch of genetics that is concerned wit…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Shipping Canine Semen 15:04

10+ y ago15:04

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you the fourth installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast Kim Hesler of Zoetis Reproductive Services discusses shipping canine semen and how it may be easier than …

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Cryopreservation of Canine Semen 12:31

10+ y ago12:31

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you the third installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast Dr. Kit Kampschmidt of Brittmoore Animal Hospital in Houston Texas, discusses cryopreservation of canine s…

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Positive Training and Behavior Modification for Dogs 1:08:34

10+ y ago1:08:34

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Karen and Bob Deeds of the Canine Connection, a training facility in Fort Worth, TX that specializes in a wide range of training and behavior modification for dogs. Having returned from searching Ground Zero with his dog, Kinsey, after 9/11, Bob believed that people could accomplish much more with thei…

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Canine SATS Training 49:22

10+ y ago49:22

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In this podcast we hear from Kayce Cover, an animal behavior consultant and coach, about her approach to training. Ms. Coveris a professional animal trainer who has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Masters of Science in Education. Cover trained as a research scientist, but prefers to work in applied communication and motivation – worki…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Tips for Fresh, Chilled Semen Breedings 46:47

10+ y ago46:47

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to bring you the second installment in a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. In this podcast Dr. William Schultz, owner of Schultz Veterinary Clinic in Okemos, Michigan discussestips for success wit…

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Oncology Research Update 31:16

10+ y ago31:16

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Welcome to another podcast brought to you by the AKC Canine Health Foundation. In this podcast we hear from Dr. Kerstin Lindblad-Toh and Dr. Elinor Karsson, two of our most prominent oncology genetics researchers. Dr. Lindblad-Toh is a professor in comparative genomics at Uppsala University and the Scientific Director of Vertebrate Genome Biology a…

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CHF and Zoetis Reproduction Series: Brucellosis 16:55

10+ y ago16:55

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and our corporate alliance, Zoetis, are pleased to announce the launch of a podcast series devoted to canine reproduction education for pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. The first podcast in the series features Dr. Matthew Krecic, a Diagnostics specialist for Zoetis, and focuses on Brucellosis, an impor…

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The Comprehensive Approach to Spinal Cord Injury in Dogs 15:42

10+ y ago15:42

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In this podcast we hear from Dr. Natasha Olby, Professor of Neurology at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Olby received her veterinary degree and PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine with a specialty in small animal neurology and neuros…

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Veteran's Day Special: Update on the PennVet Working Dog Center 24:51

10+ y ago24:51

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In this podcast we hear from Dr. Cindy Otto, Associate Professor of Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Otto is the director and founder of the PennVet Working Dog Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her current research interests are focused on the health, genetics, and behavioral aspects of perform…

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AVMA Establishes Liaison to the American Kennel Club 8:16

10+ y ago8:16

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Joe Kinnarney the newly appointed American Veterinary Medical Association Liaision to the American Kennel Club. As both a dog breeder and a veterinarian, Dr. Kinnarney is uniquely positoned to advance the shared goals of the two organizations. In the podcast, Dr. Kinnarney discusses his new postion…

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Research Update: Ehrlichiosis and New Strategies for Tick Control 14:09

11y ago14:09

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In this podcast we bring you a research update with Dr. Rebecca Trout Fryxell. Dr. Trout Fryxell received her PhD in Veterinary Entomology from the University of Arkansas and she is now an assistant professor of veterinary entomology at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Trout Fryxell will be discussing her new CHF grant which involves the tick-borne…

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Risk Factors and Clinical Characteristics of Leptospirosis 30:14

11y ago30:14

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In this podcast we bring you a research update with Drs. Janet Foley and Jane Sykes who were funded by CHF to determine the risk factors for and clinical characteristics of a disease called leptospirosis. Dr. Foley is a veterinarian and disease ecologist who studies the ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases in animal and human populations…

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Grass Awn Migration Disease and How to Protect Your Dog 14:44

11y ago14:44

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In this podcast we bring you a research update with Dr. William Lauenroth. Dr. Lauenroth received his Masters in Botany from North Dakota State University and his PhD in Range Science from Colorado State University. Dr. Lauenroth discusses his CHF-funded research which focused on “mean seeds” and the role they play in grass awn migration disease. T…

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Syringomyelia (SM) in the Brussels Griffon 31:20

11y ago31:20

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In this podcast we bring you a research updatewith Dr. Simon Platt of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Platt received his veterinary degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1992, he completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery in 1998 at the University of Florida, and afterward spent two years as an …

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What to Expect When You Visit a Veterinary Cardiologist 19:51

11y ago19:51

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In this podcast we bring you another installment in our “What to Expect when you visit a Veterinary Specialist” series. This podcast features an interview with veterinary cardiologist Dr.Darcy Adin of MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, a veterinary specialty hospital with locations in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Adin gradua…

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Traveling With Your Pet 10:53

11y ago10:53

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Kim Salerno. Kim is the President and Founder of TripsWithPets.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Her popular website features pet-friendly hotels and accommodations across the United States and Canada, along with other helpful pet travel resources…

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Canine Cognition and the Genius of Dogs 16:41

11y ago16:41

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Brian Hare. Dr. Hare is an associate professor in Evolutionary Anthropology and Director of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University. In 2009, he started the Duke Canine Cognition Center which is dedicated to the study of dog psychology and the effect of domestication on cognition a…

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Research Update: Canine Cryptorchidism 22:04

11y ago22:04

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In this podcast we bring you a research update with Dr. Max Rothschild. Dr. Rothschild is the C.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture, M.E. Ensminger International Chair and Director of the Center for Integrated Animal Genomics at Iowa State University. Dr. Rothschild was funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation to investigate whether…

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Pain Medications and Canine Immune Function 9:28

11y ago9:28

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In this podcast we bring you a research update with Dr. Amy DeClue, Assistant Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. DeClue was funded by CHF to investigate whether any of the common pain medications used in dogs could inadvertently suppress the immune system, leaving dogs susce…

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What to Expect When You Visit a Veterinary Oncologist 16:24

11y ago16:24

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In continuation of our “What to Expect when you visit a Veterinary Specialist” series, in this podcast we bring you an interview with a veterinary oncologist, Dr. Rachel Reiman, of Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Dr. Reiman completed her DVM at Kansas State University and her oncology residence at Louisiana State Uni…

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Understanding Cancer Stem Cell Development 12:12

11y ago12:12

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Tim O’Brien, professor of veterinary anatomic pathology at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. O’Brien was funded by CHF to establish a laboratory-based system for understanding cancer stem cell development. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support o…

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Keeping Your Dog Healthy For the Sport of Agility 17:37

11+ y ago17:37

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Chris Zink, a consultant on canine sports medicine who designs individualized rehabilitation and conditioning programs for canine athletes. Dr. Zink is a charter member of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and has authored several books about agility, canine spor…

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Why Wellness Exams Are Important 34:25

11+ y ago34:25

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Robin Downing, founder and owner of The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, the first comprehensive pain prevention and management referral practice for pets, and also an AAHA-accredited hospital. Dr. Downing discusses the importance of wellness exams for dogs, including the fourth and fifth…

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The Importance of Biological Markers in Mitral Valve Disease 11:29

11+ y ago11:29

11:29

In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Ashley Saunders, Assistant Professor of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Michael E. DeBakey Institute at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. Dr. Saunders completed her DVM in 2001 and residency in Cardiology in 2005, both at Texas A&M, and is board certified in veterinary cardiology. Dr. Sau…

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What is the Microbiome? 8:57

11+ y ago8:57

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Kelly Swanson, Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences in the Department of Animal Sciences and Division of Nutritional Sciences and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Swanson is working in an exci…

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Cataracts Research for Dogs 20:27

11+ y ago20:27

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Heather Chandler. Dr. Chandler received her PhD in veterinary biosciences from The Ohio State University where she is now an Assistant Professor of Optometry. Dr. Chandler's primary research focus is to understand the mechanisms by which cataracts and secondary cataracts form, and she is currently …

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Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) 10:21

11+ y ago10:21

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In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Darren Wood of the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. Dr. Wood is an Associate Professor of Pathobiology and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. In this podcast Dr. Wood discusses his CHF-funded research which focuses on immune-mediated hemolytic ane…

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Brachycephalic Dogs 20:56

11+ y ago20:56

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In this edition of Genome Barks we bring you an interview with Dr. Mike Davis. Dr. Davis is a Professor of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State and is the Director of the Comparative Exercise Physiology Lab. His research focus is on Exercise Physiology and Respiratory Physiology. Dr. Davis was funded by CHF to evaluate thermoregulation in brach…

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Service Dogs: Providing Assistance to Returning Veterans 20:20

11+ y ago20:20

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In this special edition of Genome Barks we celebrate Veteran’s Day. When our soldiers come home with physical injuries their medical needs are obvious and physicians are available to provide help. But far too often our soldiers come home with invisible injuries that are as debilitating and too often go untreated. Two of the most common invisible in…

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