The Challenges of Caring for a Companion Bird
January 3, 2022 – Read about the challenges of caring for a bird and how to tell when your companion could be sick.
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When It Comes to Pain Medication, Birds of a Feather Do Not Flock Together
September 22, 2015 – Alleviating pain in birds is tricky – one size does NOT fit all when it comes to our feathered friends. Learn more about this important concern in birds.
Studying Bird Flu in Prairie-Dwelling Raptors
SUMMARY: Researchers will collect data on bird flu in raptors, including infection prevalence, survivability and immunological responses of these birds, to help better understand potential health impacts in the current...
Preventing Reproductive-Related Diseases in Companion Birds
Researchers will investigate a nonsurgical method for suppressing hormone production in birds as a permanent solution for reproductive-related diseases.
Diagnosing Respiratory Fungal Infection in Birds
Researchers will determine if a new quick test for a respiratory fungal infection in people will work for testing wild birds.
Improving Treatment of a Deadly Infectious Disease of Birds
Researchers will investigate the use of slow-release subcutaneous implants for administering antibiotic and antifungal agents to birds with aspergillosis, a common infectious disease.
Predicting Avian Cholera Risk for Coastal Wetland Birds
In this pilot study, researchers will develop a big data model to learn more about drivers of avian cholera outbreaks.
New Feline Health Studies Tackle FIP, Cancer, Bird Flu and Kidney Disease
March 24, 2026 — Morris Animal Foundation is funding four new studies focused on some of the most pressing health threats facing cats today.
Studying the Sublethal Effect of Mercury on Coastal Wetland Birds
Researchers will gauge the impact of sublethal, environmental mercury on coastal wetland bird health and reproduction.
Investigating Lead Exposure and Health Impact in Urban Birds
Researchers will investigate the impacts of sub-lethal lead exposure on physiology, behavior and reproductive success of the northern mockingbird in New Orleans.