Finding New Ways to Detect and Treat Equine Melanoma
SUMMARY: Researchers will use the latest molecular biology techniques to look for melanoma biomarkers in blood and examine tumor tissue for new potential treatment targets.
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Understanding How Climate Change and Shifting Diets Affect Polar Bear Health
SCIENTIFIC TITLE: Shifting Diets and Diseases in Polar Bears (Project Bear Health) START DATE: Spring 2025 PROJECTED DURATION: 2 years SUMMARY: Researchers will study how climate change induced diet and...
Investigating a Deadly Viral Disease of Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will investigate the incidence of “staggering disease” occurrence in the United States. THE PROBLEM: In May of 2023, a sick mountain lion was reported to Colorado Parks and...
Evaluating a Combination Therapy Approach for Oral Cancer in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will investigate the safety and anticancer effects of a new combination of radiation and drug therapy for treating cats with oral squamous cell carcinoma, one of the most...
National DNA Day – 5 Fun Feline Genetics Facts
April 25, 2016 – In the last decade alone, the Foundation has funded 44 cat genetic studies. Here are some interesting genetic facts that make our feline friends unique!
Feline Behavior Takes Front and Center with Mark L. Morris Jr. Award
October 23, 2020 – A recent Morris Animal
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.
Mammary Cancer in Dogs and Cats: What Every Pet Owner Should Know
June 12, 2025 – Mammary cancer is a serious and often deadly disease in dogs and cats, but early spaying, regular exams, and timely veterinary care can significantly reduce risk and improve outcomes.
No Horsing Around with Cancer
Updated May 11, 2026 — While cancer is not as common in horses as in dogs, cats and people, it still poses a health risk for our equine companions.
Foundation Announces Call for Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Proposals
May 18, 2023 — Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting research proposals for access to data and/or biological samples collected as part of its Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.