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!
September 27, 2023 —A Foundation-funded study discusses how lack of insect biodiversity in parks and other green spaces may be linked to the high mortality of baby scops owls in Madrid, Spain.
October 5, 2023 — Morris Animal Foundation trains the next generation of researchers to solve emerging and future animal health challenges in dogs, cats, horses and wildlife.
October 11, 2023 – Study sheds light on how to better care for horses by evaluating the effects of three feeding methods on equine health and well-being.
Oct. 17, 2023 – A recent scientific publication in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association indicates obesity rates in sterilized dogs vary by breed size.
Researchers will conduct a retrospective cohort study to evaluate associations between spay/neuter in dogs and subsequent overweight/obese body condition scores and subsequently analyze the relationship between spay/neuter and cranial cruciate ligament injuries.
Advanced glycation ends (AGEs) are proteins or lipids that bond to sugar molecules. These diet-related biomarkers are thought to be associated with aging and many degenerative diseases in people, including...
Researchers will calculate disease occurrence and risk factors for domestic and purebred cats using comprehensive pet insurance data to inform health promotion efforts.