Stories & News: Respiratory Disease Page 1

February 25, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation funded a groundbreaking 2025 interdisciplinary workshop bringing together veterinary, radiology, pulmonology and conservation experts to improve how we assess and protect dolphin lung health.

January 13, 2026 – Dolphins are facing rising threats from pollution, disease and chronic stress, and new science is revealing what these pressures are doing to their health and how we can stop the damage.

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.

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.

July 24, 2025 – New research reveals how wildfire smoke impacts animal health, with studies linking exposure to potential long-term risks for pets like dogs and horses.

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.

April 12, 2024 — Feline infectious peritonitis is a severe and often fatal disease. Learn more about this unusual viral disease, including new therapies and an alarming outbreak.