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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

Veterinary Drug Recalled

March 14, 2011 BY MAF

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to veterinarians about the possibility that phenobarbital tablets produced and labeled as phenobarbital by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals may actually be mislabeled hydrocodone tartrate and acetaminophen tablets. Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news

Citrulline Supplements May Improve Health in Dogs with Parvovirus Enteritis

March 14, 2011 BY MAF

Canine parvovirus enteritis, an acute viral intestinal disease in puppies, has a 20 percent mortality rate.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health

New Tool Monitors Stress in Injured Owls Undergoing Rehabilitation

March 10, 2011 BY MAF

Fecal hormone monitoring is a noninvasive tool used to assess stress responses in many species of wild and captive animals.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Wildlife health

AnimalNews 11.1: Tackling Top Diseases in Pets

March 2, 2011 BY MAF

This issue of AnimalNews features studies addressing some of the most common health problems in dogs, cats and horses—the ones that account for most veterinary visits.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare

Hope for dogs suffering from common health ailments

March 1, 2011 BY

One of the fascinating aspects about the studies Morris Animal Foundation supports is how they address the ailments that affect pets most.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health

Vet visits add up

March 1, 2011 BY

Many of us are going to great lengths, and expense, to keep our four-legged family members healthy—and each year, we’re willing to spend more.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat health, Dog health

Applications for Veterinary Student Scholars Program Doubles

February 17, 2011 BY MAF

Since its inception, the Veterinary Student Scholars Program at Morris Animal Foundation has grown from an initial class of 24 veterinary students in 2005 to 73 in 2010. Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Veterinary students

We’d like to recognize the Top Ten Veterinary Memorial Card Program participants for 2010

February 16, 2011 BY MAF

By participating in the Veterinary Memorial Card Program, you are part of this amazing process.

Surviving the recent “Great Recession"

February 16, 2011 BY Thomas Stevens, Manager, Veterinary Outreach

On a recent visit to California I met with staff at a successful clinic that has been in business for almost 20 years. I asked the clinic staff how they survived what the practice manager called the recent “Great Recession.” Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news

Developing Safer Anesthesia for Hippos

February 15, 2011 BY MAF

We often get amazing photos from researchers in the field as part of their progress reports. Rather than keep these gems to ourselves, we hope to share some with you each month.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Wildlife health

Findings Pave the Way for Research into Sugar Metabolism and Obesity in Horses

February 14, 2011 BY MAF

Study Results: Insulin sensitivity indicates how effectively the body metabolizes glucose (sugar). Body composition can influence insulin sensitivity.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Equine health, Horse health

Symposium during the Western Veterinary Conference

February 14, 2011 BY MAF

"Research that Impacts Your Practice" will provide new information recently generated from Morris Animal Foundation–funded companion animal health research studies. Our goal is to provide attendees with highly relevant information they can implement in their practice Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news, Veterinary research