Stories & News: Respiratory Disease Page 1

March 20, 2025 – Despite the popularity of cats as pets, research on feline-specific health issues still lags behind studies on dogs. But thanks to Morris Animal Foundation, that’s changing.

April 12, 2024 — Feline infectious peritonitis is a severe and often fatal disease. Learn more about this unusual viral disease, including new therapies and an alarming outbreak.

January 25, 2024 — Upper respiratory infections are common in cats. Learn more about causes, preventives and what you should do if your cat gets the sniffles!

July 24, 2023 – For 75 years, Morris Animal Foundation has been a global leader in funding studies to advance animal health.

April 25, 2023 – Morris Animal Foundation, EveryCat Health Foundation and Dumb Friends League are teaming up to improve the health and well-being of shelter-housed cats.

October 27, 2022 – Foundation-funded New Zealand researchers are focusing their efforts on improving chick survival in hoiho penguins – key to helping the population rebound.

September 2, 2021 – Coughing in cats is not common and might signal a serious underlying problem. Learn what can cause your cat to cough and when to see the veterinarian.