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Portuguese Water Dog Foundation
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We are dedicated to fund canine medical research focused on issues that affect the health and well-being of Portuguese Water Dogs.

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Together, we’re making waves for PWD health. 💙
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Working on your gift list? Share the joy of life with a PWD by giving the 2026 Nutmeg Portuguese Water Dog monthly calendar. Chock full of award winning photos of PWDs living their best lives. Nutmeg generously donates calendar proceeds to the Foundation to protect the future health of all PWDs.
November 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Learn more about veterinary clinical trials underway across the country. You can also find a link to the clinical trial registry under Resources on our PWDFoundation.org website.
New listings in AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry – October 2025
More than a dozen veterinary clinical studies have been added to the AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry, formerly the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
www.avma.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness month and includes National Lymphoma Awareness Day. Make a plan to conduct a 30-second lymph node check on your PWD—gently feel under your dog’s jaw, in front of their shoulders, and behind their back legs for any unusual swelling.
Cancer in pets
Pets today have a better chance of being successfully treated for cancer than ever before, thanks to major advances in early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. Understanding what cancer is—and…
www.avma.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Together, we can give every Portuguese Water Dog the healthy, joyful life they deserve. Please consider making a gift today. #portuguesewaterdog #caninehealth #pwdhealth #pwdfoundation
November 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Learn more about the progress in the effort to find curative outcomes for hemangiosarcoma. (AI-generated image for fun!) #portuguesewaterdog #caninehealth #pwdhealth #pwdfoundation
November 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Wishing our generous donors a Happy and Safe Halloween! (AI-generated image for fun!) 🎃 #Grateful ##portuguesewaterdog #caninehealth #pwdhealth #pwdfoundation #HalloweenFun
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Canine oncology drug featured in Emmy-nominated documentary | dvm360 www.dvm360.com/view/canine-...
Canine oncology drug featured in Emmy-nominated documentary | dvm360
dvm360 connects veterinarians to essential medical news, veterinary expertise, and insights on pet care products and regulations.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Learn the latest on work to improve diagnosis and treatment of Mast Cell Tumors, the most common malignant canine skin tumor
Research Update 03368-MY1: Advancing Canine Health: Liquid Biopsy for Early Relapse Detection and Improved Treatment of Mast Cell Tumors - PWD Foundation
Mast cell tumor (MCT) is the most common malignant canine skin tumor, which accounts for 16~21% of all skin tumors. Although all breeds have a potential risk for developing MCTs, many pure…
www.pwdfoundation.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🌊🐾 Welcome to the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation on BlueSky!

We’re here to celebrate the breed we love — and to fund the science that keeps PWDs healthy, strong, and splashing for generations to come.
October 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM