May 2, 2013 BY
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) has announced funding will be made available for high-quality research designed to better understand the human and animal health benefits of the human-animal bond in seven areas.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Veterinary news, Veterinary research
April 22, 2013 BY
April is National Volunteer Month. Many nonprofits will take time this month to spotlight volunteer opportunities and honor those who have volunteered their time, talents and resources to make the world a better place.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news
January 9, 2013 BY
Animal lovers across the country invested in a brighter future for animals in December. Thousands of supporters helped Morris Animal Foundation’s surpass its year-end Matching Gift Challenge of $50,000, which was sponsored by Paul Mitchell Schools.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news, Veterinary research
November 25, 2012 BY MAF
With your donation of $50 or more, you can upload an image of your choice and add a personalized sentiment. Your pet’s tribute will appear in the In Loving Memory gallery within one week of donating and will remain there for a minimum of six months.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Donate, Memorialize a pet , Veterinary news
November 23, 2012 BY MAF
Petplan pet insurance will celebrate its two-year partnership with Morris Animal Foundation by participating with the nonprofit for #GivingTuesday.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Donate, Veterinary news
November 22, 2012 BY MAF
Our supporters have made a huge impact on a lot of people and pets. From the bottom of all our hearts, thank you. Watch our 'Thank You' video hereRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Veterinary students, Wildlife health
November 9, 2012 BY MAF
Meningoencephalitis, a general term for inflammation of the brain and its outer covering, is a naturally occurring disease in dogs that is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors. The disease has a grave prognosis when the cause is unknown, and unfortunately, the cause is unclear in
75 percent of cases in dogs.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
November 2, 2012 BY MAF
The keynote—an inspirational discussion about living with canine cancer—will be presented by Jim Nelson and Rene Agredano, founders of the world's largest online community for canine amputees and their humans, Tripawds.com.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Veterinary news
October 30, 2012 BY MAF
Canine cancer samples are now available to the research community thanks in part to Morris Animal Foundation, Pfizer Animal Health and AKC-Canine Health Foundation.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Canine health
October 20, 2012 BY MAF
The veterinary world lost a true great, and Morris Animal Foundation lost a true friend on October 18 when Dr. Robert “R.K.” Anderson passed away at the age of 90. He was a revolutionary animal behaviorist, founder of the Animal Behavior Resources Institute and co-inventor of the Gentle Leader head collar and Easy Walk harness.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news
October 17, 2012 BY MAF
Morris Animal Foundation is partnering with ZuPreem to help save bats from fatal diseaseRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
October 15, 2012 BY MAF
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common type of heart disease in cats. As veterinarians well know, thromboembolisms are frequent complications of HCM, and current therapies are only minimally effective.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat diseases, Veterinary research
October 12, 2012 BY MAF
When Dr. Mark Morris Sr. established Morris Animal Foundation in 1948, he envisioned a world in which scientific discoveries would lead to healthy lives for animals.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research
October 9, 2012 BY MAF
Being as cool as they are, cats deserve their fair share when it comes to health research. Morris Animal Foundation is funding scientists from across the globe who are using cutting-edge technologies to change the way veterinarians diagnose and treat cats. These new studies are really something to “purr” about.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat diseases, Cat health
October 8, 2012 BY MAF
In recent years, infectious diseases have threatened the health of Africa’s endangered apes. Social interactions and behaviors may play a role in spreading disease among wild primates, but very few scientists have looked into these relationships.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
October 2, 2012 BY MAF
Most veterinarians are aware that Morris Animal Foundation funds research to improve canine and feline health. But you may not realize that we also invest in projects that benefit exotic pets, including amphibians, reptiles and birds. One of the most popular common exotic pets found in homes are parrots, a species Morris Animal Foundation has been instrumental in helping throughout the years.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
September 23, 2012 BY MAF
Cancer is a disease that touches many of us. Canine cancer is the No. 1 cause of death of dogs over the age of 2. About 50 percent of dogs will develop the disease in their lifetime, and one in four will die from it. Many dog-loving people and companies, including The Orvis Company, are taking a stand against this horrible disease.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog health
September 18, 2012 BY MAF
Luvey was a sweet calico that Ann Hardy adopted as a kitten. As Luvey aged she experienced chronic urinary issues. After seeing many veterinarians and a behaviorist over an eight-year period, Luvey was diagnosed with a congenital bladder deformity. She had surgery but afterward developed signs of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal disease. The veterinarian believed the virus may have been dormant and was triggered by the stress of surgeryRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat diseases, Feline health
September 10, 2012 BY MAF
Imagine a future in which a dog with cancer lives a long life with the people who love him. Early diagnostic tools identify kidney disease, so a cat can be effectively treated and years are added to her life. Horses are free of laminitis because researchers find ways to prevent this common disease. An endangered rhino population is thriving because of reproductive interventions.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health
August 30, 2012 BY MAF
Treating disease in horses is never an easy task. They are large and often headstrong animals with a complicated physiology to match. Although advancements in equine health have made large strides in recent decades, still, no treatment plan is more effective—or less expensive—than preventing disease from happening in the first place. That’s why several recent Morris Animal Foundation–funded studies are focusing on equine disease prevention.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Horse health, Veterinary research
