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Understanding the Effect of Diet on Cognition

SUMMARY: Researchers will examine how different types of diets affect cognitive health in dogs using data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. THE PROBLEM: Cognitive decline becomes increasingly common in...

Understanding the Effect of PFAS (‘Forever Chemicals’) on Thyroid Function

SUMMARY: Researchers will study the effect of PFAS exposure on thyroid function in dogs enrolled in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study THE PROBLEM: Interest in per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...

Combining Therapies to Improve Osteosarcoma Treatment

SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether a combination of oral medication and new tumor vaccine provide survival benefit for dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma. THE PROBLEM: Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common...

Merging Therapies to Improve Osteosarcoma Outcomes

SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether a combination of targeted radiation therapy and a novel immune cell homing material can provide body-wide protection against osteosarcoma. THE PROBLEM: Osteosarcoma (OS) is the...

Everyone Loves Turtles, Especially Students!

November 14, 2014 – Learn more about the work done by veterinary student Kelly Rockwell on turtle health as part of her Foundation-funded summer project.

Understanding how MYC Expression Influences Canine Osteosarcoma

SUMMARY: Researchers will study MYC expression in canine osteosarcoma to learn if it is linked to survival in dogs and could be leveraged to determine prognosis. THE PROBLEM: Osteosarcoma is...

A Pilot Study to Overcoming Chemoresistance in Canine Osteosarcoma

SUMMARY: Researchers will study chemoresistance in osteosarcoma cell lines to learn more about why this occurs and how it could be overcome. THE PROBLEM: Osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive bone...

Mixed-breed cats outdoors on rocks by water, illustrating feline health and lifestyle factors

Publications Highlight Disease Risk Differences Between Purebred and Mixed-Breed Cats

April 11, 2025 – A Morris Animal Foundation-funded study found purebred cats have higher disease risks than mixed-breeds, and led to new tools to help vets predict health issues earlier.

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Morris Animal Foundation Funds Four New Research Grants to Fight Canine Osteosarcoma

April 16, 2025 — Morris Animal Foundation announces funding for four innovative research projects to improve care and treatment for dogs with osteosarcoma, the most common canine bone cancer.

What Dog Brains Can Teach Us About Alzheimer’s: Insights from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

April 23, 2025 – Learn how a special project studying canine cognitive dysfunction in golden retrievers is helping researchers uncover valuable insights into brain aging and improve lifelong health for both dogs and people.