Portuguese Water Dog Foundation, Inc.

08/22/2025

Update on liver fluke study: The originally provided link to the interest survey isn't working. For those of you who would like to sign up to participate and haven't been able to...please use this link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkJn9groGZ9I9weFe1A3sB2ZYDo4IyQd-0c0zTLi-s26DAsQ/viewform

The updated flyer is also provided in this post as a reminder of the aim and the process for this study.

08/19/2025

The Foundation is pleased to support this project looking into the prevalence of this emerging issue in freshwater exposure to a parasite commonly known as a liver fluke. It is our goal to be able to proactively provide a better understanding of the impact on the health of PWDs.

08/17/2025

Learn a bit more about Addison's disease and what the Foundation is doing to get answers.

Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce the hormones the body requires. (Much like when insulin is not produced resulting in diabetes.) Important adrenal gland hormones are steroids, namely aldosterone and cortisol. These hormones help regulate functi...

08/10/2025

Cancer's most common forms in PWDs

Although cancer is often discussed as one disease, it is important to note this term actually describes more than 100 diseases with different characteristics, and with unique patterns of behavior.

08/09/2025

We’re here! Great information presented at the AKC CHF conference!

08/07/2025

Novel ways to control transmission of disease by mosquitos.

SUMMARY: Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are investigating how infection by certain bacteria decreases the ability of mosquitoes to transmit infectious larvae of Dirofilaria immitis, the agent of heartworm disease. THE PROBLEM: Mosquitoes are required fo...

08/05/2025

Improving in-home treatment of canine seizures.

Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder of dogs. Approximately half of dogs with idiopathic epilepsy have cluster seizures, defined as 2 or more seizures within a 24-hour period, and have an increased risk of epilepsy-related complications or death associated with this s...

08/03/2025

This study is open for enrollment. Beginning January of this year they are looking at ways to improve GI tolerance of chemotherapy for lymphoma.

The study has been open for enrollment since Jan 1, 2025. Thus far, no dogs have been enrolled, so there is no clinical or objective data to report. CHF 03300 MY1 Probiotic Prevention of GI Hyperpermeability and Metabolome Disturbances in Dogs with Multicentric Lymphoma Undergoing Multi-drug Chemoth...

07/31/2025

Wrap up of the Addison's study conducted at University of MN. Dr. Friedenberg continues to try to unlock the genetics of Addison's disease in the PWD.

Over the course of this study, we collected DNA samples from hundreds of affected and unaffected PWDs. We performed high-coverage whole-genome sequencing of 16 PWDs (and used publicly available resources to acquire an additional 20 high-coverage samples); low-pass whole-genome sequencing of 101 PWDs...

07/30/2025

Do you have a spare car taking up space? 🚗 Why not turn it into a driving force for a good cause? Support Portuguese Water Dog canine health research by donating your unused vehicle to our foundation! 🐾
Learn more at https://pwdfoundation.org/vehicle

07/29/2025

Cutting edge research to improve therapy for canine lymphoma.

High grade B cell lymphoma is a cancer frequently diagnosed in older dogs, with Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs being particularly predisposed. Standard veterinary care involves chemotherapy and whilst patients initially respond well, the disease proves to be fatal for most dogs diagnose...

07/27/2025

The Foundation is excited to announce our latest project to pave the way for the future health of our Portuguese Water Dogs. Projects like this one are possible through your generous donations to the Foundation.

July 27, 2025 07:00 ET — The Portuguese Water Dog Foundation is very excited to join with Drs. Jaime Modiano VMD, PhD and Steven Freidenberg DVM, PhD, DACVECC in a project to improve the lives and well-being of PWDs. The team of Drs. Modiano and Freidenberg will lead a project creating a reference...