Helping Dogs Live Long-lived, Healthy Lives
November 18, 2021 — Morris Animal Foundation is collecting blood samples from golden retrievers over the age of 12, as part of its Golden Oldies Project and cancer research.
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Filling in the Missing Pieces of a New Movement Disorder in Dogs
December 2, 2021 — A newly discovered, but still obscure, neurologic disease called paroxysmal dyskinesia is changing the landscape of movement disorders in dogs.
Blocking Heartworm Transmission
Researchers will investigate the use of a bacteria to help block transmission of heartworm parasites by mosquitoes.
Studying the Role of Chronic Inflammation on Behavior and Cognition in Aging Cats
Researchers will study how age-related chronic inflammation affects cognition, behavior and overall health and well-being of senior cats to help identify preventive measures that can be shared with owners and veterinarians.
Developing an Adjunct Treatment for Koalas with Chlamydia
Researchers will conduct a clinical trial evaluating an adjunct treatment for koalas receiving antimicrobial therapy for chlamydia, a wide-spread and potentially fatal disease in this species.
Assessing Freshwater Mussel Health and Disease
Researchers will investigate the validity of using hemolymph analysis (similar to blood analysis in mammals) to assist in die-off investigations of freshwater mussels in Tennessee’s Cinch River.
Establishing Appropriate Pain Drug Dosing for Marine Mammals
Researchers will establish appropriate dosing for the commonly used pain medication meloxicam for Pacific harbor seals and California sea lions.
Buzz Off! Protecting Your Pets From Diseases Spread by Insects
With the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil just