March 4, 2021 – Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common disease of aging dogs and cats. Learn more about the basics of CKD and what owners can do if their pet has CKD.

June 6, 2024 – Cancer is a leading cause of death in cats but often is overshadowed by other health threats like diabetes or kidney disease. And some experts even claim it’s the second most common cause of death in older cats.

MEDIA ALERT: March 28, 2024 – Morris Animal Foundation announced the recipients for studies on improving cat health.

Updated October 7, 2024 – Feline-focused health research has sky-rocketed in the last 40 years, and we know a lot more about the important health issues affecting cats. Let’s examine some of these common diseases and learn more about the latest Foundation-funded research.

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.

December 21, 2023 – Explore the basics of urinalysis and learn why this test is an essential part of diagnostic medicine for our pets.

November 3, 2025 – Explore the groundbreaking Morris Animal Foundation–funded studies from 2025 that advanced veterinary science, improved animal health, and set the stage for discoveries to come in 2026.

January 18, 2022 – Our Veterinary Student Scholar introduces students to research as a possible career path. In 2021, the Foundation funded 16 new projects.