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Wild Animals Get Stressed Out, Too

January 9, 2012 BY MAF

We know that our pets can get stressed out, but what about wild animals? What would they have to worry about? Turns out, the answer is us.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Wildlife health

2011: A Banner Year for Helping Animals

January 9, 2012 BY MAF

In 2011, Morris Animal Foundation saw many important outcomes from studies we’ve funded all over the world.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare

December Veterinary Honor Roll

January 5, 2012 BY MAF

The following veterinarians were honored by their clients for outstanding service and dedication.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Veterinary news

Selected Publications Resulting from Morris Animal Foundation–funded Research

January 1, 2012 BY

Monitoring stress in bears

December 29, 2011 BY MAF

Human activities can negatively affect wildlife populations, and in some cases may result in long-term stress and health problems in individual animals.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health

A Call to Save the Whooping Crane

December 22, 2011 BY MAF

Great article from Smithsonian magazine about a Foundation funded study. Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health

November Veterinary Honor Roll

December 15, 2011 BY MAF

The following veterinarians were honored by their clients for outstanding service and dedication.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news

Going corporate but maintaining personality

December 9, 2011 BY MAF

Denver clinic keeps its local flavor

How aging prompts kidney disease

December 8, 2011 BY MAF

Millions of older cats are affected by chronic kidney disease. The disease is costly, affects quality of life and has few treatment options.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat diseases, Cat health

Unraveling the mysteries of aging in horses

November 28, 2011 BY MAF

Most scientific research is prompted by the search for tangible answers to some of life’s most fundamental questions. Where did we come from? Why do we look, feel and act the way we do?

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Equine health, Horse health

Novel cancer treatment reduces side effects and cost

November 28, 2011 BY MAF

Painful images of hair loss, long hospital visits, fatigue and sickness are immediately associated with the common cancer treatments, which is why some pet owners are reluctant to seek therapy for their animals.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Canine cancer

Helping pets age gracefully

November 28, 2011 BY MAF

Scientists keep animals pain free and healthy into their golden years.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare

Keeping aging dogs healthy in twilight years

November 28, 2011 BY MAF

Dogs, like people, begin to experience health problems as they age. Diagnosing these geriatric illnesses can be challenging.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog health

Sounding off about oral cancer

November 28, 2011 BY MAF

Research looks into treatments to help beat this painful disease.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat health, Feline health

Veterinary teams join us at the NAVC and WVC Research Symposiums

November 16, 2011 BY MAF

Morris Animal Foundation will hold “Research that Impacts Your Practice” symposiums at the North American Veterinary Conference and Western Veterinary Conference.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Veterinary news