AKC Canine Health Foundation

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May 2023

Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Each May the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the impact of its funded canine cancer research. Since 1995, CHF and its donors have invested $17.7 million to study bone cancer, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, mammary tumors, and more.

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Canine Health Articles

Studying Potential Treatments for Degenerative Myelopathy
A recently awarded grant from the AKC Canine Health Foundation will help investigators study the drug riluzole as a potential treatment for dogs with DM.

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2023 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference

Early-bird registration for the 2023 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference closes TODAY! Prices increase tomorrow, June 1. So, register now for virtual or in-person attendance to hear the latest outcomes from CHF-funded canine health research directly from the researchers.

Welcome Dr. Montgomery!

CHF welcomes Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Montgomery has been serving as Chair of CHF’s Scientific Review Committee and on the Board of Directors. She will start her new role in early June.

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Established in 1995, the AKC Canine Health Foundation's (CHF) mission is to advance the health of all dogs and their owners by funding scientific research and supporting the dissemination of health information to prevent, treat and cure canine disease.

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