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 30, 2012 BY MAF
Canine cancer samples are now available to the research community thanks in part to Morris Animal Foundation, Pfizer Animal Health and AKC-Canine Health Foundation.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Canine 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
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
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 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
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 24, 2012 BY MAF
Little is known about the effectiveness of stem cell therapies to help treat dogs that have suffered paralyzing injuries—but that promise exists.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies
July 23, 2012 BY MAF
Learn how Morris Animal Foundation is taking the lead as the largest nonprofit source of funding to identify how stem cells really work.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare
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
July 18, 2012 BY MAF
On May 24th, 50 Golden Retriever owners signed up to participate in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, a groundbreaking effort to identify ways to better prevent cancer and other diseases in Golden Retrievers.Read more »
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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
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
May 18, 2012 BY MAF
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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog cancer
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
