Developing an Infographic to Educate Dog Owners about Aging
SUMMARY: Researchers will develop an infographic to educate owners on signs of aging in dogs as a step toward improving care and well-being of elderly pets. THE PROBLEM: In the...
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Are Current Vaccines Enough to Protect Nigerian Dogs from Parvovirus?
SUMMARY: Researchers will study the different types of parvovirus strains circulating in Nigeria and determine whether current vaccines are adequate to protect them. THE PROBLEM: Dogs are beloved companions in...
Top Animal Health Findings 2024
December 5, 2024 – The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the achievements of the past year. It’s been an exciting one at the Foundation and we wanted to recap a few of the most impactful findings of 2024.
Does Loss of a Companion Impact Cognitive Decline in Dogs?
SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether the loss of a close human or animal companion affects cognitive decline. THE PROBLEM:Dogs play many roles throughout human society today, from detection dogs to...
Researchers Offer New Hope for Deadly Brain Worms
July 17, 2015 – Brain worms might sound like something right out of a horror film but they're a very real problem for alpacas. Learn more about our work on this problem.
Exploring How the Oral Microbiome Influences Periodontal Disease in Dogs
SUMMARY: Researchers will study the oral microbiome changes over time in a group of dogs and see if any changes correlate with the development of periodontal disease later in life...
Gene Therapy for Osteoarthritis in Dogs
SUMMARY: Researchers will use a new gene therapy approach to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. THE PROBLEM: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term disease that causes pain in the joints and limits...
Does Lifetime Activity Influence Cognitive Aging?
SUMMARY: Researchers will study if a dog’s activity level or “job” during their lifetime influences cognitive declines later in life. THE PROBLEM: Dogs are living longer and subject to many...
Morris Animal Foundation Opens New Veterinary Student Scholars RFP
DENVER/December 12, 2024 – Morris Animal Foundation is seeking applications for its esteemed Veterinary Student Scholar program. This program allows veterinary students to engage in mentor-guided research and inspires them to explore fulfilling careers in animal health science.
New Slate of Students Awarded Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Student Scholar Grants
MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/December 10, 2024 – Morris Animal Foundation recently announced that 18 students were accepted into its prestigious Veterinary Student Scholar program. This program offers veterinary students an invaluable opportunity to engage in mentor-guided research, fostering their passion for animal health science and inspiring fulfilling careers.