Updated May 7, 2026 – It’s normal for our dogs to get a little lumpy and bumpy as they age. Although the majority of these lumps are benign, owners still need to be concerned about the possibility of skin cancer, particularly the most common malignant skin cancer of dogs – mast cell tumors. 

February 24, 2026 – Dogs are living longer than ever – and Morris Animal Foundation is funding the science to make sure those extra years are healthy ones, from studies on biological aging and inflammation to a free webinar series on senior dog care.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/January 23, 2025 – As dogs live longer lives, their health challenges also change. The Foundation recognized this trend and made senior dog health the focus of our October call for research proposals. We selected eight for funding that are slated to begin in early 2025.

June 15, 2017 – Veterinarian Joe Schmidt, and his wife Sue, discuss participating in a Foundation-funded clinical trial when their beloved dog Riley was diagnosed with cancer.

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.

July 8, 2021 – It’s been 3 years since a link between heart disease and diet was first reported in dogs. Learn the latest information to keep your dog’s heart healthy.

August 16, 2018 – Learn more about hemangiosarcoma, a serious and often deadly cancer of dogs.

November 14, 2022 – Learn about the history of insulin and how it became a treatment option for dogs with diabetes.

April 24, 2018 – Meet Barby Crabtree, dog lover and participant in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.