Research in Action: Distemper in vulnerable marine mammals

June 3, 2011 BY MAF

Populations of northern sea otters and Steller sea lions in Alaska have declined drastically over the past 30 years.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Wildlife health



Strides in Research for Equine Herpesvirus Funded by Morris Animal Foundation

June 1, 2011 BY MAF

Foundation Is Funding Four Current Studies to Fight Devastating Equine Disease

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Equine health, Horse health



Betty White to Lead Canine Cancer–Fighting Dream Team for Morris Animal Foundation

May 19, 2011 BY MAF

PETCO and the Blue Buffalo Co. Pledge to Raise $1 Million for Foundation in Honor of Pet Cancer Awareness Month Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Cancer



Big clinic offers big benefits

May 18, 2011 BY MAF

Veterinarians excel at personal touch and charitable giving

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Memorialize a pet , Veterinary news



Finding common ground

May 17, 2011 BY MAF

What two traits do Shar-Pei dogs and humans have in common? Wrinkles are an obvious characteristic.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health



The power of a gentle touch

May 17, 2011 BY MAF

One cat’s journey from a hoarder’s house to a loving home

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat diseases, Cat health



David Haworth Joins Morris Animal Foundation as New President and CEO

May 14, 2011 BY MAF

Morris Animal Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of David Haworth, DVM, PhD, as its new president and CEO.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare



Taking a smart approach to brain cancer

May 13, 2011 BY MAF

Novel tool may improve diagnosis and treatment of tumors

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health



Going to bat for bats

May 13, 2011 BY MAF

Researchers rush to battle rapidly spreading epidemic

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Wildlife health



April Veterinary Honor Roll

May 11, 2011 BY MAF

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

POSTED IN: Animal health, Honor card, Veterinary news



Who let the dogs out? Northern California dog lovers, that’s who!

May 9, 2011 BY MAF

More than 500 northern California dog lovers rallied to fight canine cancer on Saturday, May 7, for the 3rd annual Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk in Elk Grove, Calif.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , K9 Cancer walks



Research in Action: Santa Catalina Island foxes

May 6, 2011 BY MAF

After a catastrophic population decline of about 95 percent, only about 100 island foxes survive on Santa Catalina Island.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health



Study Links Genes to Retinal Diseases

April 25, 2011 BY MAF

An estimated 80 to 100 dog breeds are affected by diseases that cause blindness, such as progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), or eye diseases that are caused by inherited genetic mutations.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health



Strides in Equine Stem Cell Research

April 21, 2011 BY MAF

Windy Bill was an exceptional thoroughbred who had spent the first part of his life on the racetrack. He was long-legged, lean and extremely tall.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Equine health, Horse health



Study Results Lead to Better Treatment of Urinary Tract Diseases in Pets

April 13, 2011 BY

One of the hardest parts about caring for pets is that they can’t tell us when they’re sick. But with a careful eye, you can notice when your pet suffers from disease conditions affecting the urinary tract.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat health, Dog health



Kid Content

April 8, 2011 BY MAF

We’re thrilled to announce that www.mafkids.org is up and running! This site is intended to educate children about Morris Animal Foundation and to highlight our partnership with Disneynature’s African Cats, which debuts in theaters on Earth Day, April 22.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare



Captive-rearing Efforts Promote Survival of Amphibians Released into Wild

March 31, 2011 BY MAF

Amphibians bred in captivity are often reared in ideal rearing conditions to maximize growth and survival in captivity, but once the amphibians are released into the wild, they may lack the ability to respond to natural stressors.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Wildlife health



Scientists Evaluate Proteins with Potential to Detect Kidney Disease Earlier in Dogs

March 22, 2011 BY MAF

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common cause of illness and death in dogs, yet most commonly used diagnostic tests are reliable only in the advanced stages of the disease.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health



Ways to Help After Disaster In Japan

March 21, 2011 BY MAF

When news spread last week about the devastation in Japan, each of us at Morris Animal Foundation felt deeply for the hundreds of thousands of lives threatened, both human and animal. Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare



Study Results Will Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Conjunctivitis

March 18, 2011 BY MAF

Chronic infection with feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) is common in cats, and FHV-1 is thought to be the most common cause of conjunctivitis.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat diseases, Cat health



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