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Validating Pain Assessment Tool for Osteoarthritis

Researchers will validate an owner questionnaire designed to help them recognize and monitor the signs of chronic osteoarthritis pain in horses to improve care for horses suffering from this condition.

Developing a New Treatment Strategy for Osteoarthritis

Researchers will explore the potential of gene therapy (reprogramming of cells already present in the body through the transfer of genes) as a new strategy to treat osteoarthritis in dogs.

Testing the Effectiveness of a Pain-Relieving Drug in Dogs with Osteoarthritis

Researchers will investigate the efficacy of the drug tramadol in relieving pain in dogs with osteoarthritic joints.

Modulating Osteoarthritis Chronic Pain with Sensory Stimuli

Researchers will investigate if chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis has a neuropathic pain component that can be modulated by pleasant and unpleasant sensory stimuli.

Searching for New Analgesic Targets for Chronic Osteoarthritis Pain

Researchers will learn more about what drives pain in dogs with osteoarthritis and use this new information to help identify safer pain relief options for affected animals.

The Golden Age Project – Making the Golden Years Brighter for Aging Dogs

March 23, 2021 – Read about our partnership with Purina Institute and Elanco Animal Health and how we’re learning more about osteoarthritis and canine cognitive dysfunction.

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs – Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Updated April 4, 2024 – Hip dysplasia affects millions of dogs worldwide. New treatments and new diagnostic tests are on the horizon. Learn the latest to keep your dog active and pain-free.

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.

75 Years of Helping Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives

May 4, 2023 — Morris Animal Foundation has supported dog health studies for 75 years, including breakthroughs for parvovirus, eye diseases, heart health, seizures, pain management and cancer.

New Ideas on Understanding Pain in Cats

October 28, 2021 – Lots of cats suffer from pain, whether after surgery or from chronic pain due to arthritis. Learn more about some new ways researchers are helping cats be pain free.