Dogs
Identifying Factors that Contribute to E. Coli Infections
MAF Successful Outcome: Increasing resistance to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals, is becoming a challenge for the veterinary profession and could limit future treatment options for dogs and cats. Unfortunately, this trend is not nationally monitored. Researchers at Auburn University investigated drug resistance in Escherichia coli, a common infectious organism found in dogs and cats. E. coli infection is hard to treat effectively because it is resistant to many drug therapies.
The researchers evaluated E. coli samples collected from dogs and cats to document patterns of prevalence and... Read more.
Posted by MAF on June 21, 2010
Categories: Animal studies, Cat health, Dog health
PermalinkOne Nation Under Dog
Sportsgrants Foundation has unveiled its most recent fundraising initiative, Dog Nation, a photo contest that will raise money for MAF's Canine Cancer Campaign. Learn more at Facebook Dog Nation.
Read more.Posted by MAF on May 13, 2010
Categories: Animal health, Canine cancer campaign, Dog cancer
PermalinkResearcher Learns How Equine Influenza Spreads to Dogs
MAF Successful Outcome:
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. Influenza viruses stemming from other species have sparked severe disease outbreaks in the past and are likely to do so again, so it is critical to understand the epidemiologic and molecular mechanisms that allow influenza A viruses to cross the species barrier. This study investigated how an equine influenza virus jumped from horses to infect dogs. Researchers found that, in terms of the types of... Read more.
Posted by MAF on April 6, 2010
Categories: Animal health, Dog diseases, Dog health, Equine health, Horse diseases
PermalinkFind out if your dog is at risk of developing arthritis
Morris Animal Foundation has been selected to benefit from a campaign to raise awareness about arthritis in dogs. Complete a short checklist to find out if your dog is at risk and $1 will be donated to MAF up to $5000, this will also put MAF in the running to win the grand prize of $25,000. Learn about the campaign and complete the checklist.
Read more.Posted by MAF on April 1, 2010
Categories: Arthritis, Canine health, Dog health
PermalinkShare Your Canine Cancer Memories and Stories
This is where you can help yourself heal and give hope to others who have a pet suffering with cancer. Share your story.
Posted by MAF on February 17, 2010
Categories: Animal health, Cancer, Canine cancer , Canine cancer campaign, Canine health, Cure cancer, Dog cancer, Dog health, Pet health
PermalinkOnline Survey Helps Improve Bite Prevention Programs
MAF Successful Outcome:
Dog bites are a significant cause of injury in children, and dogs that bite are often relinquished to shelters. This pilot project assessed veterinary and pediatric professionals’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in cases where children are bitten, so the information can be used to develop bite prevention curricula for medical and veterinary students. Researchers developed an online survey and collected baseline information from... Read more.
Posted by MAF on January 14, 2010
Categories: Animal welfare
Permalink2009 Meisha's Hope Award Winner
The 2009 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 Web site. This is the 4th year this Award has been given in recognition of a veterinarian who has gone beyond the call of duty in the treatment of canine AIHA/IMHA. The 2009 winner of this Award is Dr. Gregory Baer: http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/2009mhawinner.htm.
The winner of the Meisha’s Hope Award receives a plaque from Morris Animal... Read more.
Posted by MAF on January 7, 2010
Categories: Animal studies, Dog diseases, Dog health
PermalinkBetter Evaluation of Suspected Lymphoma Cause
Study Results:
Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs. Its cause is unknown, but genetic, environmental and infectious-disease factors may play roles in the cancer’s development. Previous research suggested a link between lymphoma and infections with hemoplasmas-bacteria that adhere to red blood cells and can persist in a dog’s blood without causing clinical signs of disease. The goal of this study was to determine whether dogs with untreated... Read more.
Posted by MAF on November 18, 2009
Categories: Cancer, Canine cancer , Canine cancer campaign, Canine health, Cure cancer, Dog cancer, Dog diseases, Dog health, Lymphoma
PermalinkCanine Influenza Virus
New Research Funding Looks to Stop Spread of Canine Influenza Virus
Morris Animal Foundation is funding a new three-year study on Canine Influenza Virus (CIV). Led by Dr. Gabriele Landolt of Colorado State University, the project will help shelters develop effective testing and control methods to limit the effects of this disease in communities nationwide.
Commonly known as canine flu, CIV causes a great deal of pain and suffering in dogs. It spreads through coughing, sneezing and close contact in closed environments, which makes canine flu particularly damaging to dogs in shelters. Many shelters find it nearly... Read more.
Posted by MAF on November 9, 2009
Categories: Canine health, Dog diseases, Dog health
PermalinkNational Canine Health Initiative Discussed
National Canine Health Initiative Discussed at Golden Retriever Foundation Annual Gala
Though one of America’s favorite breeds, golden retrievers are also the No. 1 dog breed to get cancer, and more than half of those diagnosed will die of the disease. That statistic may change in the future. Morris Animal Foundation is planning to launch a new National... Read more.
Posted by MAF on October 27, 2009
Categories: Animal health, Cancer, Canine cancer , Canine health, Dog cancer, Dog health
PermalinkShorter Test Accurately Assesses Behavior of Relinquished Dogs
Study Results:
Canine behavioral problems are a leading risk factor for relinquishment of dogs to shelters. The decision to euthanize a relinquished animal with behavioral issues is often made using subjective assessments made when the animal is in the sometimes frightening and unfamiliar environment of the shelter. The Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) is a reliable and valid method of assessing behavior and temperament traits in dogs, but its... Read more.
Posted by MAF on October 5, 2009
Categories: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare, Dog health
PermalinkAdditional Therapeutic Option for Controlling Seizures
Study Results:
Primary, or idiopathic, epilepsy, a common disorder in dogs, is characterized by recurrent seizures with no known cause. Antiseizure medications are most often used to treat this disease; however, up to 30 percent of dogs are resistant to the medications and less than half of all epileptic dogs remain seizure-free without experiencing drug-related side effects. Scientists at North Carolina State University evaluated and validated a new antiepileptic drug, levetiracetam, as an add-on drug to be used in conjunction with today’s conventional treatment with phenobarbital and potassium bromide. Based on the... Read more.
Posted by MAF on September 24, 2009
Categories: Canine health, Dog diseases, Dog health, Seizures
PermalinkInsight Into Chemotherapy Resistance
Study Results:
Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in dogs, which is why Morris Animal Foundation has invested considerable resources into understanding this group of diseases and developing more effective treatments. Cancer develops when genes that control the balance of cell division and survival cease to function normally and cause a cell to become malignant. One of these genes is called PTEN. The protein product of this gene... Read more.
Posted by MAF on September 9, 2009
Categories: Animal health, Cancer, Canine cancer , Dog cancer, Dog diseases, Dog health
PermalinkSigns Your Dog May Have Arthritis*
If you’re a dog owner, you’re conscientious about looking after your pet’s diet and making sure he or she gets plenty of exercise. But some days, your happy-go-lucky friend may seem different, and you’re not sure why. Watch for these early-warning signs of arthritis in your canine companion:
- Favoring a limb
- Difficulty sitting or standing
- Sleeping more than usual
- Seeming to have stiff or sore joints
- Reluctance to jump, run or... Read more.
Posted by MAF on August 30, 2009
Categories: Animal health, Arthritis, Canine health, Dog health, Pet health, Symptoms
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