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Golden Retrievers Invited to Participate in Groundbreaking Study

September 27, 2012 BY MAF

Golden Retriever owners across the country are invited to apply to participate in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken to improve the health of dogs. Morris Animal Foundation, the nonprofit organization running the study, will enroll 3,000 Golden Retrievers over the next two years. To qualify, dogs must be under 2 years of age and in good health. Owners can register their dogs at www.CanineLifetimeHealth.org.

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POSTED IN: Canine health, Dog diseases, Dog health

Potential Drug for Canine Blood Disorder IMHA

August 11, 2012 BY MAF

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a common type of anemia in dogs. This deadly blood disorder occurs when the dog’s immune system is triggered to attack its own red blood cells. Despite aggressive conventional treatments, IMHA has a very high mortality rate.

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POSTED IN: Canine health, Dog diseases, Dog health

Study Addresses Concern Over Interactions Between Anti-Flea and Anti-Parasite Drugs

July 10, 2012 BY MAF

Drug interactions are a significant cause of death in human patients, but problems caused by drug interactions in dogs have received little attention. Understanding more about potentially harmful drug interactions is a critical component of preventive medicine.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog diseases, Veterinary research

Scientists Produce Probiotic Bacteria with Potential to Prevent Urinary Oxalate Stones

June 13, 2012 BY MAF

Urinary stones are a common problem in dogs, and one that can cause life-threatening obstruction of the urinary tract. One common type of urinary stone is made of calcium oxalate.

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POSTED IN: Animal studies, Dog diseases, Dog health

Scientists work to outsmart overactive immune systems

April 10, 2012 BY MAF

It’s no secret that dogs and cats have extraordinary immune systems. Like many animals, they are biologically engineered to fight off an array of diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and more.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog diseases, Dog health

The 2011 Meisha's Hope Award Winner

February 22, 2012 BY MAF

For excellence by a veterinarian in the treatment of Canine Autoimmune/Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog diseases, Dog health

New Drug Administration Option Improves Cancer Treatment Success and Decreases Side Effects

August 17, 2011 BY

Conventional chemotherapy drugs only modestly improve cancer survival rates while also causing notable side effects. Metronomic therapy, a novel method of administering chemotherapy that involves frequent, low-level doses of chemotherapy rather than higher doses given at longer intervals, may improve treatment response and decrease side effects.

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POSTED IN: Animal studies, Cancer, Canine cancer , Dog diseases

2010 Meisha's Hope Award Winner

March 16, 2011 BY MAF

The 2010 Meisha’s Hope Award for Excellence by a Veterinarian in the Treatment of Canine Autoimmune/Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA/IMHA) has recently been announced by the Meisha’s Hope website.

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POSTED IN: Dog diseases, Dog health

Study Shows Preventive Heartworm Measures a Necessity in Western States

January 13, 2011 BY MAF

A recent study at California State University at Fresno, funded by Morris Animal Foundation, showed that heartworm prevention is still an important part of a well-rounded health plan for dogs in the Western states, especially if they spend a lot of time outside.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog diseases, Dog health

Researcher Learns How Equine Influenza Spreads to Dogs

April 6, 2010 BY MAF

Since 2004, when an equine influenza virus jumped the species barrier from horses to dogs, canine influenza has quickly spread throughout the American dog population and has become an emerging threat to dogs.