Study Results Address Deadly Blood Clots in Cats
A sudden cry and collapse can signal one of the most dreaded diseases in cats –arterial thromboembolism. In ATE, abnormal blood clots form in the...
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National Dna Day - 5 Fun Feline Genetics Facts
Morris Animal Foundation first dipped its paw into the cat genetic pool in 1962, when the foundation funded its first genetic study in cats. Analytic...
Sniffle, Snort, Sneeze - Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats
If you’ve ever owned a kitten or gone to a shelter, you’ve likely seen the sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes typical of feline upper...
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Draws Attention to Expanding Problem
October 10 is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, a reminder for pet owners to learn more about healthy weight in their pets and what they...
CSU Researcher Gets Catty!
It isn’t every day that you get to discover one new virus, let alone three. However, that is exactly what researchers at Colorado State University...
Targeting FIP: New Hope in the Fight Against a Deadly Disease
Dr. Missy Simpson, Morris Animal Foundation’s veterinary epidemiologist, recalls that one of the joys of general practice was caring for newly adopted kittens. “People would...
Unite to Fight: Checkups Save Lives
“Tanner’s cancer diagnosis was shocking because he was feeling fine,” said Suzanne Canipe, whose cat Tanner was diagnosed with renal (or kidney) lymphoma in July...
Helping Wild Cats Live All ‘Nine’ Lives
There are about 36 different species of wild cats around the world. Although larger wild cats, such as lions, attract most of the attention, more...
It’s Always Cat Health Month at the Foundation
Nearly 100 million pet cats live in the United States, and many households have more than one furry feline. February celebrates those cats with National...
Foundation Tackles Homeless Cat Issue from All Angles
The Humane Society of the United States estimates there are nearly 50 million “feral” cats in the United States, although numbers vary widely. Some of...