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 of mobile device.

 Jeffrey Bryan

Canine Cancer

Jeffrey M. Bryan, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (oncology) provides information on:

  • What cancer is
  • Why dogs get cancer
  • How we treat cancer and what to expect
  • New and exciting cancer treatments

Watch on demand. (Free registration required.)

 
 
 James Cook

Joint Health In Dogs

James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, ACVSMR provides an overview on:
    • The changes in joint health with age
      • Common signs of joint problems in dogs 
        • Treating dogs with joint disease
          • Pain management
            • Exercise and nutritional considerations
              • Nutraceuticals
                • Preventing joint injury

                Watch on demand. (Free registration required)



                 Karen Overall

                The Importance of Exercising Your Dog's Brain for  Optimal Mental and Physical Health

                Karen Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB provides information on:

                • The evidence that demonstrates the collaborative relationship between humans and dogs dating back some 30,000 years 
                • Canine signaling such as asking for more information, confirming whether information is accurate, and ensuring that they understand human requests
                • The effect of nutrition, socialization, and punishment on puppies and their problem solving abilities and cognition
                • Cognitive exercises and the effect they can have on brain aging
                • The relationship between working dog tasks and problem solving

                Watch on demand. (Free registration required.)



                 Andrew Hillier

                The Itchy Dog

                Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS, DACVD, Senior Veterinary Specialist - Zoetis, will discuss:  
                • Learn all about itching in dogs from a pet dermatology specialist including:
                • Why dogs itch
                • What pet owners can do to help reduce skin irritation
                • New treatment options available to veterinarians
                • Improving quality of life of dogs with chronic skin disease

                Watch on demand. (Free registration required.)

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