April 2, 2013 BY
Cherry Creek High School freshman Apoorva Krishnan took her love for animals to the next level by getting involved in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.Read more »
POSTED IN: Cancer, Canine cancer , Dog cancer, Dog health
November 9, 2012 BY MAF
Meningoencephalitis, a general term for inflammation of the brain and its outer covering, is a naturally occurring disease in dogs that is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors. The disease has a grave prognosis when the cause is unknown, and unfortunately, the cause is unclear in
75 percent of cases in dogs.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
October 3, 2012 BY MAF
Last weekend, more than 500 San Jose area dog lovers rallied together to fight canine cancer at the annual Silicon Valley K9 Cancer Walk benefiting Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit organization that invests in science that advances veterinary care for animals. Volunteers in the area have held the event the last three years, and this year they reached a milestone by raising more than $200,000 for canine health research.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Dog health, K9 Cancer walks
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.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine health, Dog diseases, Dog health
September 23, 2012 BY MAF
Cancer is a disease that touches many of us. Canine cancer is the No. 1 cause of death of dogs over the age of 2. About 50 percent of dogs will develop the disease in their lifetime, and one in four will die from it. Many dog-loving people and companies, including The Orvis Company, are taking a stand against this horrible disease.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog health
September 21, 2012 BY MAF
PetSafe is gearing up for its annual K9 Cancer Walk on Sunday, September 23, at the Cove at Concord Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit Morris Animal Foundation and their effort to help dogs lead longer, healthier, cancer-free lives.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Dog health, K9 Cancer walks
August 23, 2012 BY MAF
Knoxville has been dubbed one of the pet-friendliest cities in the nation, in part thanks to the pet-loving team at PetSafe. They have taken the lead in helping to make sure that pets are respected citizens and that their health and well-being are a top priority in the community. To help drive this effort, earlier this month they hosted the first-ever dog-friendly black-tie gala in Tennessee.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Dog health, K9 Cancer walks
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.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine health, Dog diseases, Dog health
July 19, 2012 BY MAF
It’s time again to rally together for the annual Pepper/Sampson This marks the 12th anniversary of the agility event, which to date has raised more than $144,000 for canine lymphoma research.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog health
June 23, 2012 BY MAF
Currently, chemotherapy doses are calculated based on a dog’s body surface area without taking into consideration other physiological factors that could affect drug metabolism. New research is identifying ways to improve dosing methods.Read more »
POSTED IN: Dog cancer, Dog health, Veterinary research
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.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal studies, Dog diseases, Dog health
May 21, 2012 BY MAF
The Meisha’s Hope Fund, established to advance research into autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on May 25, 2012.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Dog health
May 18, 2012 BY MAF
Humans have been controlling their own pain for thousands of years—not so for animals.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Dog health
April 27, 2012 BY MAF
A number of recent events have elevated the status of working dogs and highlighted the need to keep these dogs healthy. Although these dogs—such as K-9 officers, military dogs, or rescue dogs—often find themselves exposed to more palpable dangers, heat-related illnesses such as dehydration and heat exhaustion actually tend to be the leading causes of death in these dogs.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog health
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.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog diseases, Dog health
March 29, 2012 BY MAF
Urinary stones are a common problem in dogs, and one that can cause life-threatening obstruction of the urinary tract.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
March 2, 2012 BY MAF
The Dog Health Info Center is here to help you learn more about the diseases that affect dogs—and how to spot signs of trouble.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
February 22, 2012 BY MAF
For some of us, back pain is the bane of our existence. It turns out we are in good company—with dogs. Our four-legged friends are not immune to back pain either.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Dog health
February 22, 2012 BY MAF
For excellence by a veterinarian in the treatment of
Canine Autoimmune/Immune-Mediated Hemolytic AnemiaRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog diseases, Dog health
February 22, 2012 BY MAF
One vet student’s mission to slow shelter return ratesRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Dog health
