May 2, 2013 BY
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) has announced funding will be made available for high-quality research designed to better understand the human and animal health benefits of the human-animal bond in seven areas.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Veterinary news, Veterinary research
January 9, 2013 BY
Animal lovers across the country invested in a brighter future for animals in December. Thousands of supporters helped Morris Animal Foundation’s surpass its year-end Matching Gift Challenge of $50,000, which was sponsored by Paul Mitchell Schools.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news, Veterinary research
November 22, 2012 BY MAF
Our supporters have made a huge impact on a lot of people and pets. From the bottom of all our hearts, thank you. Watch our 'Thank You' video hereRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Veterinary students, Wildlife health
October 24, 2012 BY MAF
Morris Animal Foundation is still looking for veterinarians and participants for a study that may become the most influential veterinary study to date.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Canine health, Veterinary research
October 17, 2012 BY MAF
Morris Animal Foundation is partnering with ZuPreem to help save bats from fatal diseaseRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
October 15, 2012 BY MAF
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common type of heart disease in cats. As veterinarians well know, thromboembolisms are frequent complications of HCM, and current therapies are only minimally effective.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Cat diseases, Veterinary research
October 12, 2012 BY MAF
When Dr. Mark Morris Sr. established Morris Animal Foundation in 1948, he envisioned a world in which scientific discoveries would lead to healthy lives for animals.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research
October 8, 2012 BY MAF
In recent years, infectious diseases have threatened the health of Africa’s endangered apes. Social interactions and behaviors may play a role in spreading disease among wild primates, but very few scientists have looked into these relationships.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
October 2, 2012 BY MAF
Most veterinarians are aware that Morris Animal Foundation funds research to improve canine and feline health. But you may not realize that we also invest in projects that benefit exotic pets, including amphibians, reptiles and birds. One of the most popular common exotic pets found in homes are parrots, a species Morris Animal Foundation has been instrumental in helping throughout the years.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
August 30, 2012 BY MAF
Treating disease in horses is never an easy task. They are large and often headstrong animals with a complicated physiology to match. Although advancements in equine health have made large strides in recent decades, still, no treatment plan is more effective—or less expensive—than preventing disease from happening in the first place. That’s why several recent Morris Animal Foundation–funded studies are focusing on equine disease prevention.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Horse health, Veterinary research
August 29, 2012 BY MAF
Anyone who has experienced the pain of a urinary tract or bladder infection can empathize with a pet that suffers from chronic infections.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research
August 27, 2012 BY MAF
More than 25 percent of retired racing Greyhounds experience abnormal bleeding after routine spay/neuter surgery. In people, the drug epsilon aminocaproic acid (EACA) has been used to decrease the need for blood transfusions during certain surgeries. The drug works by strengthening and accelerating clot formation.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Veterinary research
August 20, 2012 BY MAF
Coral reefs are some of the most beautiful, oldest and most diverse ecosystems on our planet, but they are dying throughout the world because of human impact. The reef- building corals in the Caribbean show the greatest signs of disease-related decline.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
August 6, 2012 BY MAF
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease, a condition common in dogs, occurs when an important ligament in the knee joint tears. Such a tear can result in partial or even complete joint instability, pain and lameness. Breeds commonly affected by CCL disease include Newfoundlands, Labrador Retrievers, Rottweilers, American Staffordshire Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Mastiffs, Akitas and Saint Bernards.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal studies, Veterinary research
July 20, 2012 BY MAF
National Zookeepers Week is July 15-20 and zoos across the country are celebrating it in a variety of different ways. The week is dedicated to honoring the approximately 7,000 animal care professionals across the country and the work they do in animal care, conservation and education.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
July 12, 2012 BY MAF
Cancer is the no. 1 cause of death in dogs over the age of 2, and an estimated 60 percent of Golden Retrievers die of cancer. Research in human medicine is beginning to indicate that an individual’s ability to repair DNA correlates with his or her susceptibility to cancer.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Canine health, Veterinary research
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.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog diseases, Veterinary research
July 4, 2012 BY MAF
In a past Morris Animal Foundation-funded study at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, researchers showed that sevoflurane is safer and more effective than isoflurane in anesthetizing bald eagles.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
June 27, 2012 BY MAF
Morris Animal Foundation recently awarded prize money to two veterinary students and a graduate student in recognition of the animal health projects they completed to improve the health and well-being of small companion animals. The prizes were awarded at the Foundation’s small companion animal scientific review meeting held in Denver from June 19 to 23.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal studies, Veterinary research , Veterinary students
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
