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Updated September 23, 2025 — Pet vaccines protect against deadly diseases, but understanding benefits, risks, and research can help you decide what’s best for your dog or cat.

September 3, 2025 – A new study will investigate the long-term impact of wildfire smoke on dogs, with the potential to shape veterinary recommendations and protect animal health.

August 28, 2025 – A new study looking at obesity in specific breeds and spay/neuter timing provides new information for dog owners and veterinarians.

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.

August 11, 2025 – In celebration of National Dog Day on August 26, Mae Philanthropies is providing a generous $25,000 matching gift to support canine health research through Morris Animal Foundation.

July 30, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for research to advance the health and welfare of domestic cats, including community and pet cats.

July 29, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation announced the funding of four new research projects aimed at hemangiosarcoma in dogs, an aggressive and almost uniformly fatal canine cancer.