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Mast Cell Tumors – A Common Skin Cancer in Dogs

Updated May 7, 2026 – It’s normal for our dogs to get a little lumpy and bumpy as they age. Although the majority of these lumps are benign, owners still need to be concerned about the possibility of skin cancer, particularly the most common malignant skin cancer of dogs – mast cell tumors. 
  • Dogs
  • Cancer

Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs White Paper

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Advancing Knowledge of the Molecular Mechanisms of Mast Cell Tumors

This fellowship investigates genetic lesions in canine mast cell tumors using cytogenetic and expression analysis.

  • Dogs
  • Cancer

Finding New Therapy Targets for Mast Cell Tumors

Researchers will identify new therapy targets for malignant mast cell tumors, acommon and aggressive cancer in dogs.

  • Dogs
  • Cancer

Assessing the NDY1 Protein as a Potential Treatment for Mast Cell Cancer

The goal of this study is to determine new strategies for treating canine mast cell tumors based on the targeting of a DNA-packaging protein called NDY1.

  • Dogs
  • Cancer

Engineering a Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Canine Mast Cell Tumors

SUMMARY: The fellow plans to develop a new, targeted therapy for mast cell tumors that employs a specially created monoclonal antibody designed to destroy mast cells.
  • Dogs
  • Cancer

Correlating Different Mast Cell Subtypes to Equine Asthma Diseases

Researchers will investigate differences in mast cell subtypes found in the airways of heathy and asthmatic horses to help identify better diagnostic and treatment strategies for equine asthma.

  • Horses
  • Respiratory
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The Big 5: Top Cancers Affecting Dogs in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

May 1, 2024 — The Foundation looks at the latest cancer stats from the Study and gives an overview of some of the most common cancers affecting study dogs and dogs everywhere.
  • Dogs
  • Cancer
  • Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
  • Hemangiosarcoma
  • Lymphoma
  • Osteosarcoma
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Morris Animal Foundation Funds New Canine Health Studies for 2026

December 11, 2025 – Four new canine health studies funded for 2026 will advance research on cancer, megaesophagus, rabies prevention and mast cell tumors to help dogs live longer, healthier lives.
  • Dogs
  • Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Disease
  • Infection
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Your Impact – Summer 2023

July 24, 2023 – For 75 years, Morris Animal Foundation has been a global leader in funding studies to advance animal health.
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  • Cats
  • Horses
  • Wildlife
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Health
  • Insects/Parasites
  • Respiratory Disease

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