Episode 032: Helping Future Generations of Dogs with Dr Sharon Albright of AKC/CHF

Dr Sharon Albright is the Manager of Communications and Veterinary Outreach for The AKC/Canine Health Foundation. Sharon joins me on this episode to discuss what the AKC Canine Health Foundation is all about, and some of the amazing advancements and breakthroughs from the research they’ve been able to help organize and fund to help improve the lives of our dogs. We focus on three of the main issues in our bird dog breeds, which are hemangiosarcoma, epilepsy and tickborne disease. 6:10 What is the AKC Canine Health Foundation 7:25 Some of the biggest breakthroughs for CHF 9:50 Similarities of Human and Animal Medicine 10:45 Sharon’s position at CHF 12:50 Join AKC National Breed Clubs 14:50 Process of improving breed health 19:50 Hemangiosarcoma 21:10 Shine On Project 25:10 Genetics of hemangiosarcoma 29:30 Tick-borne Diseases 33:30 Tick preventative options 34:30 Dogs getting Lyme while on preventative 38:20 Epilepsy 39:05 How gut flora affects the system 40:15 MCT’s for epilepsy 43:40 Improving gut flora for maintenance and prevention 45:10 Prebiotics in dog food 46:20 Participating in research 47:10 Current DCM Studies 54:20 AKC/CHF National Parent Club Canine Health Conference 55:38 VetVine Webinars 57:55 Genetics Whitepaper 1:05:50 Ways to contribute to canine health 1:08:30 Purina Parent Club Partnership Program 1:12:45 www.akcchf.org/birddogbabe 1:14:20 Tribute donations Anniversary page: www.akcchforg/25years Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative: www.akcchf.org/hemangiosarcoma Tick-Borne Disease Research Initiative: www.akcchf.org/ticks Epilepsy Research Initiative: www.akcchf.org/epilepsy Educational Resources for breeders, owners, & veterinary professionals: www.akcchf.org/educational-resources Genetics Whitepaper: www.akcchf.org/geneticswhitepaper2020 How to participate in CHF-funded research: www.akcchf.org/participate PPCP: www.akcchf.org/ppcp Membership: www.akcchf.org/membership Engraved bricks: www.akcchf.org/brick Tribute donations: www.akcchf.org/tribute Homepage: www.akcchf.org ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount)  Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube