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Search for DNA Biomarkers That Play a Role in Aging and Disease

SUMMARY: Researchers will look for markers of health in dog blood samples. THE PROBLEM: Over the last 40 years, dog lifespans have doubled. However, just like people, older pets are...

Analyzing a Potential Prognostic Biomarker for Canine Aging

SUMMARY: Researchers will determine if red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a marker of health and lifespan. THE PROBLEM: As dogs age, they experience many of the same health...

Developing an Infographic to Educate Dog Owners about Aging

SUMMARY: Researchers will develop an infographic to educate owners on signs of aging in dogs as a step toward improving care and well-being of elderly pets. THE PROBLEM: In the...

Are Current Vaccines Enough to Protect Nigerian Dogs from Parvovirus?

SUMMARY: Researchers will study the different types of parvovirus strains circulating in Nigeria and determine whether current vaccines are adequate to protect them. THE PROBLEM: Dogs are beloved companions in...

Top Animal Health Findings 2024

December 5, 2024 – The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the achievements of the past year. It’s been an exciting one at the Foundation and we wanted to recap a few of the most impactful findings of 2024.

Does Loss of a Companion Impact Cognitive Decline in Dogs?

SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether the loss of a close human or animal companion affects cognitive decline. THE PROBLEM:Dogs play many roles throughout human society today, from detection dogs to...

Dogs

Researchers Offer New Hope for Deadly Brain Worms

July 17, 2015 – Brain worms might sound like something right out of a horror film but they're a very real problem for alpacas. Learn more about our work on this problem.

Exploring How the Oral Microbiome Influences Periodontal Disease in Dogs

SUMMARY: Researchers will study the oral microbiome changes over time in a group of dogs and see if any changes correlate with the development of periodontal disease later in life...

Dogs

Gene Therapy for Osteoarthritis in Dogs

SUMMARY: Researchers will use a new gene therapy approach to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. THE PROBLEM: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term disease that causes pain in the joints and limits...

Does Lifetime Activity Influence Cognitive Aging?

SUMMARY: Researchers will study if a dog’s activity level or “job” during their lifetime influences cognitive declines later in life. THE PROBLEM: Dogs are living longer and subject to many...

Dogs