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.

SUMMARY: Researchers will compare the genetics of golden retrievers diagnosed with histiocytic sarcoma to those without the disease to look for predisposing genetic variants.

Using data and samples from the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever’s Lifetime Study, researchers will look for links between certain dog food ingredients/formulations and the development of taurine deficiency and associated heart disease in golden retrievers.

Using samples and data from the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, researchers will explore the prevalence and risk factors for intestinal parasites in golden retriever study dogs.

The research team will compare the genetics of dogs diagnosed with multiple cancers with those that are cancer-free, using both previously collected data and samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

SUMMARY: Researchers will look for markers of health in dog blood samples. THE PROBLEM: Over the last 40 years, dog lifespans have doubled. However, just like people, older pets are...

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...

SUMMARY: Researchers will determine if red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a marker of health and lifespan. THE PROBLEM: As dogs age, they experience many of the same health...

Researchers will use a technique called single-cell RNA sequencing to identify surface markers specific to canine hemangiosarcoma cells as a first step toward the development of a more effective and precise therapy.

SUMMARY: Researchers will use data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime study cohort to validate the first-ever tool for quantifying chronic stress and predicting stress-associated health risks in dogs. THE PROBLEM...