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Osallistu Helsingin yliopiston DogRisk-tutkimusryhmän uuteen tutkimukseen! Tutkimuksen tavoitteena on selvittää, pystyykö koulutettu hajutunnistuskoira tunnistamaan mahahaavan hevoselta otetuista hajunäytteistä. 🐶🐴

Tutkimukseen pyydetään mukaan gastroskopiaan tulevia hevosia omistajineen. Näytekeräys alkaa toukokuussa. Ota yhteyttä, jos haluat mukaan näytteitä kerääväksi yhteistyöklinikaksi!

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🎉 Registration is now open!

Join us for the 8th DogRisk Seminar 2026, where leading researchers, veterinarians, and experts in canine health and nutrition come together to share the latest science.

📅 September 11–12, 2026
📍 University of Helsinki & online

Expect fascinating talks, practical insights, and discussions on the future of canine health, nutrition, and chronic disease prevention.

🐕 Early registration is now open – secure your spot!

🔗 Register here: https://epayment.helsinki.fi/product/the-8th-dogrisk-seminar-2026/

The 8th DogRisk Seminar (2026) | DogRisk - Health via Nutrition, Epidemiology and Disease Detection Dogs | University of Helsinki The 8th DogRisk Seminar will be held on 11-13th September 2026 with two days of lectures, plus an additional day on scent dogs in society.

🎄🐾 Early Christmas present?
This year, we kindly invite you to support our research that helps dogs live healthier, happier lives. Every donation — big or small — truly matters. ❤️
If you’d like to help, you can donate here: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/dogrisk-health-via-nutrition-epidemiology-and-disease-detection-dogs/support-us

Thank you for being part of our community. ✨

New DogRisk study out! 🧪🐾

Our new study compared energy metabolism biomarkers in 46 Staffordshire Bull Terriers fed either a kibble or a raw food diet over 4.5 months. 🐶📈

“Fat-rich diets may promote healthier metabolism, while carb-heavy diets can lead to changes linked to metabolic risk,” says the study's lead researcher Dr. Sarah Holm. ✨

Key findings:
-Dogs on kibble (high carbs) showed increased blood sugar, blood lipids, and bodyweight.
-Dogs on raw food (high fat, low/no carbs) showed decreased blood sugar, blood lipids, and insulin resistance markers.
-Raw-fed dogs had higher levels of ketones and relied more on fat for energy.

This research also shows that dogs could help us understand human metabolism ❤️🐾

Link to the article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023325001662?via%3Dihub

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 7th DogRisk Seminar — both here in Helsinki and online! ✨

We are so grateful for all the speakers, participants, and partners who made this year’s event such an inspiring gathering. From thought-provoking lectures to great discussions and connections, you made it truly special.

📸 Here are some snapshots from the seminar (more coming soon!)— thank you for being part of it! ❤️

And we’re already looking ahead ➡️ Save the date for the 8th DogRisk Seminar: 11–12 September 2026. We can’t wait to welcome you again! 🐾

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! ⏰
The 7th DogRisk Seminar is just days away—12-14 September 2025! Registration closes this Wednesday, 10th September, at midnight. Don’t miss out on two days of expert talks and a hands-on workshop exploring the links between nutrition, health, and disease in dogs—and beyond.

This event brings together leading researchers and experts to share new findings and insights. Whether you're a vet, student, dog owner, or just curious about health and nutrition, we hope to see you in Helsinki or online this September!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/dogriskseminar2025

🚨 Only two weeks left to register for the 7th DogRisk Seminar on 12-14th September 2025! 🐶📅 Join us for two days of expert talks and a hands-on workshop on the links between nutrition, health, and disease in dogs—and beyond.

This event brings together leading researchers and experts to share new findings and insights. Whether you're a vet, student, dog owner, or just curious about health and nutrition, we hope to see you in Helsinki or online this September!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/dogriskseminar2025

In this eye-opening presentation from DogRisk’s 6th seminar (2024), Dr. Nicole Cammack unpacks the science behind food processing byproducts—especially Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs)—and their impact on pet health. Learn what AGEs are, how they form, and what role they might play in chronic disease and inflammation in dogs.

📅 Join us at DogRisk Seminar 2025, September 12–14
➡️ https://bit.ly/dogriskseminar2025

The Good, the Bad, and the AGEs: A Comprehensive Look at Food Processing Byproducts in Pet Foods In this eye-opening presentation from DogRisk’s 6th seminar (2024), Dr. Nicole Cammack unpacks the science behind food processing byproducts—especially Advan...

In this presentation from DogRisk’s 6th seminar (2024), Sarah Hormozi explores the complex world of pet food regulations, focusing on how they impact raw feeding. From understanding pet food labels to navigating the legal landscape, she breaks down what every pet owner and professional should know.

📅 Join us at DogRisk Seminar 2025, September 12–14
➡️ https://bit.ly/dogriskseminar2025

From Label to Bowl: Navigating Pet Food Regulations and Guidelines for Raw Feeding In this presentation from DogRisk’s 6th seminar (2024), Sarah Hormozi explores the complex world of pet food regulations, focusing on how they impact raw fee...

Time to register for the 7th DogRisk Seminar on 12-14th September 2025! 🐶📅 Join us for two days of expert talks and a hands-on workshop on the links between nutrition, health, and disease in dogs—and beyond.

This event brings together leading researchers and experts to share new findings and insights. Whether you're a vet, student, dog owner, or just curious about health and nutrition, we hope to see you in Helsinki or online this September!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/dogriskseminar2025