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Looking for Links between Lifestyle, Gut Microbiome and Obesity

Using data and samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, researchers will analyze the gut microbiome in healthy weight and obese dogs to determine if the microbiome differs between these two populations and could contribute to obesity in the breed.

Looking at the Microbiome and its Role in Chronic Upper Respiratory Disease

Researchers will study the microbiome of cats with chronic upper respiratory disease, looking for new monitoring methods, disease risk factors and potential therapy targets.

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...

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Investigating the Gut Microbiome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats

SUMMARY: Researchers will study the microbiome (gut bacteria) in cats with inflammatory bowel disease to inform the development of safer and more effective therapies. THE PROBLEM: Inflammatory bowel disease causes...

Linking Acute Chronic Diarrhea to Changes in the Gut Microbiome and Disease

Researchers will investigate if acute episodes of diarrhea in dogs have a long-term impact on gut microbes and intestinal health.

Science 101: Your Dog is a Wonderland of Microbes

January 4, 2017 – Tens of thousands of microbes live on and in our pets. Learn more about this important relationship and how it impacts your pet's health.

Morris Animal Foundation Receives $200,000 In-Kind Research Gift from AnimalBiome

October 19, 2021 – AnimalBiome, a biotechnology company specializing in pet microbiome assessments and restoration, has donated biological testing to the Foundation valued at $200,000.

Could Good Bacteria Hold a Key to Fighting Upper Respiratory Disease in Cats?

October 29, 2019 – A new study is learning more about how the microbiome in the respiratory tract differs between cats with and without upper respiratory infections.

Building a Better Whooping Crane

March 5, 2020 – Foundation-funded researchers are determining why some endangered whooping cranes raised in captivity have specific health issues while others do not.

Ever-Changing Science: Transforming Animal Health

December 13, 2023 – From CRISPR's potential for our furry companions to the role of artificial intelligence in feline well-being, the scientific landscape is rapidly evolving. Innovations like organoids and the microbiome's impact on health are reshaping how we understand and enhance the lives of our beloved animals.