Stories & News: Infection Page 2

November 5, 2025 – A new Morris Animal Foundation–funded study at Colorado State University is investigating “staggering disease,” a deadly viral illness recently detected in a Colorado mountain lion, to understand its spread and potential threat to domestic cats.

October 23, 2025 – Learn how Morris Animal Foundation–funded research is transforming care for cats by tackling major health challenges like kidney disease, heart disease, cancer, and more.

August 21, 2025 – Harmful algal blooms are spreading in waterways due to climate change and pollution, posing risks to animals and people and making awareness and prevention more critical than ever.

June 17, 2025 — Morris Animal Foundation has announced funding for a slate of new research grants aimed at tackling important health issues affecting reptiles and amphibians, a historically underfunded area of research.

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.

January 25, 2024 — Upper respiratory infections are common in cats. Learn more about causes, preventives and what you should do if your cat gets the sniffles!

September 28, 2023 – Rabies is an ancient disease that continues to threaten the health of people and animals around the world. Find out what you can do to keep your pet safe from this deadly disease.