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DENVER/December 1, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting applications for its Veterinary Student Scholar (VSS) program, a competitive opportunity that allows veterinary students to conduct mentored research advancing the health and welfare of companion animals, equids and wildlife.

Updated January 28, 2026 – Now in its 14th year, the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study continues to drive groundbreaking discoveries in canine health – fueling new research, publications and real-world impact for dogs everywhere.

Updated November 6, 2025 – The holidays are full of tempting foods and festive fun, but some treats can make pets seriously ill. Learn which foods to avoid and how to keep your pets safe all season long.

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.

November 3, 2025 – Explore the groundbreaking Morris Animal Foundation–funded studies from 2025 that advanced veterinary science, improved animal health, and set the stage for discoveries to come in 2026.

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.

Obesity is a problem in companion animals, and it's important for dog, cat and horse owners to know about the latest research and what they can do to keep their animals healthy.