October 12, 2011 BY MAF
The following veterinarians were honored by their clients for outstanding service and dedication.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news
September 30, 2011 BY MAF
Have you ever wondered why your doctor insists that you finish your prescription of antibiotics? With all the fuss that we hear in the media about antibiotics becoming less effective and overused, one might assume that quitting your antibiotics when you feel better, instead of taking the whole course, would be better for our bodies. Not so—for us or for our pets. In fact, the opposite is true, and antibiotics are becoming less effective precisely because people don’t take their full prescriptions or make certain their pets complete their medications.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Veterinary research
September 22, 2011 BY MAF
September 22, 2011 marks the Second Annual World Rhino Day. Although the international event was started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to take a stand against illegal rhino poaching and horn trade, Morris Animal Foundation is proud to celebrate its worldwide hand in helping these majestic animals in other ways.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Wildlife health
August 26, 2011 BY MAF
When a dog develops blindness, the condition can be devastating for both the animal and its human companion. Almost all breeds of dogs can be affected by degenerative eye disease. Fortunately, researchers have a new understanding of the genetic causes and have developed tools to help breeders identify at-risk dogs. As a result the number of dogs affected has been greatly reduced.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog health, Veterinary research
August 22, 2011 BY
A major Morris Animal Foundation initiative was begun five years ago and is still going strong in advancing the health of horses through genetics research. In 2006, an international team of equine researchers began sequencing and assembling the horse genome, which was completed in early 2007.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Horse diseases, Horse health
August 19, 2011 BY
Every year, thousands of cats develop tumors that appear to be linked to routine vaccination and other injections. These injection site–associated sarcomas (ISASs) are typically more aggressive than sarcomas that occur spontaneously. In addition, ISASs often require more intensive treatment and show a higher risk of recurrence after surgical removal. For these reasons, accurate diagnosis of the tumor subtype can significantly affect the outcome for sarcoma patients.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Cancer, Veterinary research
August 19, 2011 BY
The answer is in the genesRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Dog health, Veterinary research
August 9, 2011 BY
The objective of this project was to evaluate and compare the usefulness of a newer, simpler grading system with respect to outcome in patients at TCSVM.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Canine cancer
July 11, 2011 BY MAF
Kids and animals usually seem to steal the spotlight when one talks about the human–animal bond, but as people age, pets may play an increasingly important role in their lives.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare
July 10, 2011 BY MAF
The 11th annual Pepper/Sampson Memorial Classic NADAC Agility Trial to benefit Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign will be held July 29 to July 31 at the University of Nevada Reno campus, in the Women’s Sports Complex at 400 Manogue Road.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog cancer
July 8, 2011 BY MAF
Many llamas and alpacas suffer from sometimes fatal worm-related illnesses because they receive ineffective doses of dewormer medications that are based on doses given to other species, such as sheep and cattle.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Llama health
July 8, 2011 BY MAF
Megan Lawrence, second-year veterinary medicine student from Leavenworth, is participating in the Morris Animal Foundation's 2011 Veterinary Student Scholar program.
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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Veterinary students
July 8, 2011 BY MAF
Lead researcher instrumental in saving species from extinctionRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare
July 6, 2011 BY MAF
Consider joining us this year for the 2nd annual K9 Cancer Walk in Los Gatos on October 9 at Vasona Lake Park.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , K9 Cancer walks
June 30, 2011 BY MAF
Veterinary Students Recognized for Their Contributions to Small Companion Animal Health Research
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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Veterinary students
June 27, 2011 BY MAF
Gastrointestinal problems and stunted growth from poor nutrition are the top causes of premature death of giant pandas, which can live up to 30 years in captivity.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Wildlife health
June 21, 2011 BY MAF
Flunixin is a drug commonly used to provide much needed pain relief in horses with colic, but the drug also inhibits intestinal healing.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Equine health, Horse health
June 21, 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
June 13, 2011 BY MAF
Cranial cruciate ligament disease results in partial or complete joint instability, pain and lameness.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
June 7, 2011 BY MAF
Alpacas can suffer from bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, peritonitis, sepsis and uterine and dental infection, that require long-term antibiotic therapy; however, there is currently a lack of information about effective drugs to treat these infections.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare
