Health, well-being of PTSD support dogs focus of new studyApril 17, 2023The Morris Animal Foundation-funded research will explore how working with veterans with PTSD impacts service dogs’ overall health.
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Early detection of hepatitis in Dobermans may be on the horizonFebruary 10, 2023Doberman pinschers may soon benefit from the early detection of a serious and sometimes fatal progressive inflammatory disease of the liver, thanks to a new study funded by the Morris Animal Foundation.
Genetic screening aims to reduce heart disease in Newfoundland dogsJanuary 19, 2023Reducing instances of a serious heart disease commonly found in Newfoundland dogs is the goal of new research underway at Michigan State University.
Feline intestinal lymphoma, cognitive dysfunction to be exploredDecember 22, 2022Tooth resorption, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, and oral squamous cell carcinoma are among the topics of six newly funded feline-focused studies.
Senior dogs' health, wellness focus of new research projectsNovember 24, 2022Age-associated inflammation, the potential impact of exercise on frailty, and the effect of heavy metal exposure on cognition in senior dogs are among the topics set to be explored via funding from Morris Animal Foundation.
Nonsurgical feline sterilization methods to be exploredNovember 22, 2022Controlling the skyrocketing population of free-roaming cats in the United States and improving overall feline health are the dual goals of two recently launched studies. Morris Animal Foundation has announced funding for research projects at the University of Georgia and Tufts University, both of which will focus on developing methods for nonsurgical cat sterilization to control reproductive capacity. Researchers at the University of Georgia will work to develop an oral vaccine to decrease male cat fertility by reducing reproductive hormone levels, while scientists at Tufts will focus on decreasing hormone levels in female cats through an injectable medication. Currently, there are an estimated 60 million to 100 million free-roaming, community cats in the U.S., Morris Animal Foundation reports. The newly funded projects hope to develop strategies for controlling this population beyond trap/neuter/release programs, effectively reducing the number of cats entering animal shelters. "The importance of finding viable, safe, humane, and cost-effective techniques for nonsurgical sterilization in community cats cannot be overstated," says Morris Animal Foundation's vice president of scientific operations, Kathy Tietje, PhD, MBA. "We're excited about these innovative projects and their impact on population control of this specific group …
Wildlife health supported by Betty White donationOctober 18, 2022The Betty White Estate has bestowed $150,000 to Morris Animal Foundation. The funding, the foundation says, will support the Betty White Wildlife Fund, which addresses critical health problems in wildlife.
Limb-sparing options for osteosarcoma-diagnosed dogs to be exploredJuly 28, 2022The Morris Animal Foundation-funded project will investigate limb-sparing options for large- and giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Ultimately, researchers hope to advance the treatment of and improve the prognosis for dogs receiving radiation treatment for this type of cancer.
Pet cancer research campaign to match donationsMay 17, 2022Morris Animal Foundation’s annual pet cancer research campaign just received a funding boost, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar pledge from two industry players.
Breed impacts diagnosis, prognosis of MMVD in dogsFebruary 23, 2022The clinical signs of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs vary depending on breed, which could impact a patient’s diagnosis and prognosis.
