Taking on Equine Melanoma and Winning
May 10, 2016 – Melanoma is one of the most common type of skin tumors found on horses. Learn about a study working to provide hope for horse owners.
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Watching and Waiting on Equine Melanoma? There’s a Better Way
November 13, 2018 – Read about one horse owner's story and how you can help horses diagnosed with melanoma.
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.
For a VSR (Very Special Rescue) Dog, Advances in Cancer Treatment Mean a Longer, Healthier Life
May 23, 2019 – Foundation friend and supporter Kathryn Holm describes how Foundation funded research helped her dog Nina overcome melanoma.
New Equine Research Advances Battle Against Cancer
May 18, 2017 – Horses are not spared when it comes to cancer. Learn more about our current studies focused on this important, but often overlooked, problem.
Cancer Vaccine Doubles Dog’s Life with Foundation Supporter
June 7, 2021 – Bud, the dog of Morris Animal Foundation supporter Rob Jarrett, had his lifespan doubled thanks to a new melanoma vaccine.
60+ Years of Helping Horses Live Longer, Healthier Lives
July 7, 2023 — Morris Animal Foundation funds diagnostics, treatments and preventives for diseases, including cancer and foal pneumonia, and disorders, including equine metabolic syndrome, in horses.
Stop Cancer Furever Campaign a Great Success
July 7, 2022 — The Foundation wraps up its Stop Cancer Furever campaign with a look back at the entire campaign
Identifying a Signaling Pathway with Potential to Treat Melanoma
This study investigates the therapeutic relevance of targeting the Wnt signaling pathways in canine malignant melanoma.
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.