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The 2025 PWD Foundation Health Survey provides the most comprehensive look at the health of Portuguese Water Dogs in more than 20 years. More than 3,300 dogs were represented, providing valuable…

Dogs and humans may have more in common when it comes to aging than scientists realized. Researchers with the Dog Aging Project found that patterns of small molecules in dogs’ blood were linked to…

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Elanco's TruCan Ultra Lyme-L4 is a combination therapy that aims to protect dogs against increasing health risks.

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Discover CAR-T cell therapy: how T-cells are engineered to hunt and destroy cancer. Focusing on targeting CD20 for blood cancers, this breakthrough offers new hope. #CARTcellTherapy #CancerResearch…

As the weather warms up, harmful algal blooms can begin growing on ponds, rivers, and lakes.

Using data from the Dog Aging Project, researchers analyzed more than 43,000 dogs and found that fear- and anxiety-related behaviors are common across the U.S.

Mast cell tumors are the most common type of skin cancer in dogs. A mast cell tumor is made of malignant, or cancerous, immune cells called mast cells that are found in high concentrations in tissues…

SUMMARY: Researchers are studying if hemangiosarcoma (HSA) subtypes influence how affected dogs respond to treatment – a step toward precision medicine for these patients. THE PROBLEM:…

Original Project Description: Canine hemangiosarcoma is the most aggressive cancer seen in all dogs, but disproportionately affects older, large breed dogs. Despite aggressive treatment with surgery…

Original Project Description: Bartonella species, a genus of gram-negative bacteria with zoonotic potential, are associated with a wide spectrum of life-threatening diseases in dogs. More than 10…

SUMMARY: Researchers are studying if hemangiosarcoma (HSA) subtypes influence how affected dogs respond to treatment – a step toward precision medicine for these patients. THE PROBLEM:…

Original Project Description: Chagas disease is a deadly parasitic heart disease of dogs, humans, and other mammals. Chagas disease is a risk where ‘kissing bug’ insect vectors are located, including…

SUMMARY: Researchers will determine the volatile organic compound (VOC) profile of hemangiosarcoma using bio-detection dogs as a step toward a diagnostic test for the disease. THE PROBLEM: Canine…

Original Project Description: High-grade B cell lymphoma is a cancer frequently diagnosed in older dogs, with Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs being particularly predisposed. Standard…

SUMMARY: Researchers will study if dysfunction of the mitochondria, the cell’s “powerhouses,” are drivers of tumor aggressiveness. THE PROBLEM: Hemangiosarcoma is a highly aggressive and rapidly…

SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether a combination of oral medication and new tumor vaccine provide survival benefit for dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma. THE PROBLEM: Osteosarcoma (OS) is the…

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Project Summary: Older dogs often develop a form of dementia that is similar to Alzheimer’s disease. We currently know little about  this condition which limits our ability to prevent or manage it.…

The bond between humans and dogs is one of nature's most enduring partnerships, but exactly when it began has long been a mystery. Now, a new study has turned back the clock. The study, titled "Dogs…

A new therapy uses light to activate drugs that kill microscopic brain cancer cells surgeons can't see.

This beautiful handcrafted 925 sterling silver Portuguese Water Dog pendant, artfully set against an abalone shell background. All net proceeds will support the Portuguese Water DogFoundation, a…

The link between canine atopic dermatitis and changes in behavior is a strong one, but it's not always obvious.

Heartworm is one of the most widespread dog parasites.

Study indicates blood has distinctive odor in canine hemangiosarcoma

Penn Vet’s Cynthia M. Otto and Clara Wilson and colleagues show that trained dogs can identify the odor of hemangiosarcoma, a devastating canine cancer, offering the hope of a better screening tool…

Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Health Cancer Center have uncovered a critical connection between a specific gene mutation and immune system…

Offered through the University of Pennsylvania and directed by Dr. Cynthia Otto, this prestigious residence advances the health , performance, and recovery of canine athletes and active companion…