AKC Canine Health Foundation

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October 2023

Canine Health Articles

New Treatment Strategies for Canine Mammary Tumors
IT'S BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!
Learn about new imaging techniques and a better understanding of the tumor microenvironment that show promise for improving outcomes for dogs with mammary cancer.

Participation Matters
The desire to improve Boxer health and a wish that no more dogs and owners should have to experience the agony of degenerative myelopathy (DM) are what motivated Boxer breeder Julie Higgins to participate in a clinical trial with her dog Sophia.

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Discoveries - Fall 2023

Read the latest issue of Discoveries for highlights from the 2023 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference, ideas for end of year giving, and more.

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CHF On the Road

CHF staff are on the road – making connections with dog lovers, researchers, and everyone involved in canine health. This month, CHF staff attended the Veterinary Cancer Society Conference in Reno, NV.

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Rhodesian Ridgeback match stationary 2022

Double Your Impact on Canine Cancer

Right now, the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States (via its RRDAF and Nancy Krupa Fund) and the Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation are matching donations to CHF-funded canine cancer research, up to $30,000. This match is part of a three-year, $90,000 commitment to help fight canine cancer.

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Canines & Cocktails

Tickets and sponsorships are now on sale for Canines & Cocktails, our annual gala celebrating achievements in canine health research. Join us in Orlando, FL on Thursday, December 14, 2023 for a festive evening!

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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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