Using a Virus to Treat Lymphoma in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will investigate if a virus can treat lymphoma in cats. THE PROBLEM:Lymphoma is one of the most common types of cancer in cats. Current treatment options, such as...
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Assessing a New Diagnostic Test for Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease
SUMMARY: Researchers will investigate the utility of a new test for chronic kidney disease in cats. THE PROBLEM: A high proportion of senior cats develop chronic kidney disease (CKD). As...
Cuddly Koalas Under Threat From Dual Diseases
July 20, 2017 – Learn more about two serious infectious diseases that are threatening the existence of koalas.
Researchers Making (Brain) Waves in Search for Pain Relief in Cats
February 27, 2025 – Dr. Aude Castel and colleagues at the University of Montreal wanted to learn more about pain management in cats and study the associated brain activity but were faced with a tough puzzle – how do you measure brain waves (as a marker of neurons activity) in awake cats?
New Feline Health Grant Recipients Announced
Morris Animal Foundation announced funding for seven new feline health-focused grants aimed at improving health and well-being in cats.
Celebrating 20 Years of Empowering the Veterinary Researchers of Tomorrow
March 13, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation’s Veterinary Student Scholar program celebrates 20 years of funding the best and brightest students from around the world, empowering them to pursue research that improves the lives of animals everywhere.
Foundation Funds Groundbreaking Research to Advance Feline Health in 2025
March 20, 2025 – Despite the popularity of cats as pets, research on feline-specific health issues still lags behind studies on dogs. But thanks to Morris Animal Foundation, that’s changing.
Morris Animal Foundation Seeks Canine Health Research Pre-Proposals
Morris Animal Foundation is accepting pre-proposals for canine health research grants. Funding available for Established Investigators, First Award, Pilot Studies & Fellowship Training Grants. Apply by April 23, 2025!
Assessing Novel Imaging Technique for Intestinal Obstructions in Cats Scientific Title: Assessing Small Intestinal Viability in Feline Small Intestinal Foreign Body Obstructions with Real-time, Near-infrared Fluorescence (NIRF) Quantification
SUMMARY: Researchers will assess whether a novel intraoperative imaging technique can successfully measure if the intestine is compromised and warrants removal in cases of small intestine foreign-body obstructions in cats...
Validating a Test to Diagnose Feline Infectious Peritonitis
SUMMARY: Researchers are working toward developing a fast and reliable test to diagnose feline infectious peritonitis, a deadly disease caused by a feline coronavirus. THE PROBLEM: During their lifetime, the...