December 21, 2023 – A new scientific publication in Environmental Pollution unveils alarming discoveries: Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers have identified cancer-causing contaminants in sediments and fish in a Chesapeake Bay tributary near a coal ash landfill.
December 28, 2023 – The nervous system is the hub of almost all activities, conscious and unconscious, that occur in our pets (and our) bodies. However, for many of us, it’s a bit of a mystery when it comes to how this important body system works.
Researchers will use behavioral tests and stress hormone analysis to assess a horse’s impulsivity and coping abilities in stressful situations that may lead to mental and physical health issues, poor welfare and/or problematic behaviors.
Researchers will study the structure and function of mitochondria (the cells’ energy source) and the role it may play in an emerging form of dilated cardiomyopathy, a common heart disease that affects large- and giant-breed dogs.
Researchers will study factors associated with otitis externa, a common ear infection in dogs, as well as treatments prescribed for this condition, using data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.
Researchers will explore how social factors affect lifestyle choices such as diet selection and physical activity. The team will see if these choices impact cancer risk in golden retrievers enrolled in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.
DENVER/Jan. 9, 2023 – Through funding from Morris Animal Foundation, a comprehensive publication has unveiled protective measures to safeguard koalas from future wildfire threats.
Researchers are studying the potential of physical therapy to improve neurologic function and promote better quality of life in dogs with Wobbler Syndrome, a neurological disorder impacting the spinal region of the neck.