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New Study Investigates Deadly “Staggering Disease” Threatening Wild and Domestic Cats

November 5, 2025 – A new Morris Animal Foundation–funded study at Colorado State University is investigating “staggering disease,” a deadly viral illness recently detected in a Colorado mountain lion, to understand its spread and potential threat to domestic cats.

For the Love of Big Dogs – Donor Supports Cancer Research to Improve Lives

August 23, 2018 – Ralph Edwards talks about his beloved Bernese Mountain Dog Heidi and the hemangiosarcoma that took her too soon.

Finding Novel Therapy Targets for Hemangiosarcoma to Advance Treatment

Researchers will search for new therapy targets for hemangiosarcoma in dogs to inform the development of much-needed therapies and preventives for this deadly cancer.

Investigation into Disease in Yellow - Eyed Penguins/Hoiho in New Zealand

Researchers are investigating the cause of a fatal disease in endangered hoiho penguin chicks, one of the rarest penguins in the world.

Understanding Cellular Changes Driving Soft-tissue Sarcomas

Researchers will study the cellular landscape of soft-tissue sarcomas in dogs to identify novel therapy targets.    

Something Smells

December 4, 2020 – Read our annual Golden Retriever Lifetime Study holiday blog.

Developing an mRNA Vaccine for Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Researchers will explore first steps toward the development of an mRNA vaccine for feline infectious peritonitis, a deadly coronavirus in cats.

Assessing an Immunotherapy for Osteosarcoma

Researchers are studying the feasibility of an adjunct immunotherapy for large- and giant-breed dogs with osteosarcoma that are not good candidates for cancer surgery or limb amputation.

Developing a New Technique for Limb-Sparing in Dogs with Osteosarcoma

SUMMARY: Researchers will investigate a new surgical limb-sparing technique.

Studying Cancer Prevalence and Risk Factors in Golden Retrievers

Researchers will study the frequency of, and risk factors for, cancer in golden retrievers, using data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and VetCompass health databases.