MAF Highlights
Preserved Habitat Near National Parks Helps Species Conservation
Released: 1/30/2012 2:30 PM EST
Source: University of Washington
Newswise — National parks often are established to help preserve species native to a particular region, but it appears that some species preservation is more successful if a significant portion of land adjacent to a park also is left as natural habitat.
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Posted by MAF on February 1, 2012
Categories: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare
PermalinkRegistration is now open for the K9 Cancer Walk in Elk Grove, CA
Join Morris Animal Foundation on Sunday, April 29, for the Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walkat Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove. The event will benefit the Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, an initiative to fund research to prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs.
Last year, with help from area volunteers led by Sandy Vilahu, more than 500 participants and more than 260 furry friends rallied to raise more than $70,000 for Morris Animal Foundation and their funding for canine cancer research.
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Canine cancer , Canine health, Dog cancer
By Allison Tonini Imagine the flu season with no antibacterial hand soaps and no flu shots. And imagine that no matter where you go, you are surrounded by people who already have the flu. Unfortunately, this world is a reality for the estimated six to eight million dogs that enter shelters every year. Since its discovery in 2004, canine influenza virus (CIV) has become widespread in shelters across the United States. It has been nearly impossible to develop effective control strategies because it was not known whether newly admitted dogs were introducing the disease into a shelter or whether a shelter... Read more.
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Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
Morris Animal Foundation funded nearly 300 animal health studies in 2011. Each study outcome provides critical knowledge that will help advance veterinary medicine for the benefit of companion animals and wildlife worldwide. Our funding helped scientists:
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By Alex Jimenez It’s not uncommon for cats to develop cold-like symptoms such as sneezing, runny eyes and a cough, especially in shelters or other environments in which many cats are housed. These same signs can be caused by both bacteria and viruses, and appropriate treatment requires an accurate diagnosis of the cause. In a Morris Animal Foundation–funded study at the Colorado State University Center for Companion Animal Studies, Dr. Michael R. Lappin sought to improve treatment of cats with conjunctivitis – inflammation of the tissues surrounding the eyes – by identifying the most common... Read more.
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Animal health, Animal welfare, Cat health
Betty White celebrates her 90th birthday on January 17. We at Morris Animal Foundation wish her the very best this year, and we thank her for more than 40 years as a trustee and active participant in helping us give animals worldwide longer, healthier lives. Learn more about Betty’s work with us.
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Betty White
By Kelley Weir We know that our pets can get stressed out, but what about wild animals? What would they have to worry about? It turns out, the answer is us. Human activities can negatively affect wildlife populations and, in some cases, may result in long-term stress and health problems in individual animals. Bears appear to be particularly affected. Aside from the normal stressors, like searching for prey, foraging for food or merely surviving the winter, human interference, like habitat encroachment, has been shown to cause long-term stress in bears. With funding from Morris Animal Foundation, Dr.... Read more.
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Animal health, Animal welfare, Wildlife health
By Kelley Weir In 2011, Morris Animal Foundation saw many important outcomes from studies we’ve funded all over the world. At any given time, Morris Animal Foundation manages about 300 animal health studies at veterinary and research institutions all over the world. By supporting a continuous cycle of research, our foundation receives a steady flow of animal health accomplishments that we can share with you. Easier chemotherapy for dogs Despite improved treatments, cancer still takes the lives of too many dogs. Morris Animal Foundation is dedicated to continually improving cancer... Read more.
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Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare
The following veterinarians where honored by their clients for outstanding service and dedication. To honor your veterinarians, click here. Dr. Gren Bendixen, Companion Animal Health Center Dr. Jeff Blea Dr. Casey Cadile Dr. Suzanne Caruso, Veterinary Associates Dr. Kim Cole, Rose Hill Veterinary Practice Dr. Andrew B. Cox, All Creatures Animal Hospital Dr. Julie D'Alessandro Dr.... Read more.
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Animal health, Animal welfare, Veterinary news
Levy, J.K., Friary, J.A., Miller, L.A., Tucker, S.J., Fagerstone, K.A. "Long-term Fertility Control in Female Cats with GonaCon™, a GnRH Immunocontraceptive." Theriogenology Online 76 (2011):1517–1525. Li, J., Birkenhauer, A.J., Marr, J.S., Levy, M.G., Yoder, J.A., Nordone, S.K. “Expression and Function of Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells-1 (TREM-1) on Canine Neutrophils.” Developmental and Comparative Immunology 35 (2011): 872–880. Place, N.J., Hansen, B.S., Cheraskin, J.L., Cudney, S.E., Flanders, J.A., Newmark, A.D., Barry, B., Scarlett, J.M.... Read more.
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Animal health, Veterinary news, Veterinary research
Dr. David Janz
Human activities can negatively affect wildlife populations, and in some cases may result in long-term stress and health problems in individual animals. This study resulted in the development of a technique to measure a primary stress hormone, cortisol, in hair collected from grizzly bears and polar bears. In combination with collaborative research into environmental changes and animal health, the research team validated hair cortisol testing as a sensitive, reliable and noninvasive measure of long-term stress in wildlife.
Posted by MAF on January 27, 2012
Working to stop canine flu at shelter doors
Posted by MAF on January 19, 2012
Creating a Healthier Tomorrow for Animals in 2011
Posted by MAF on January 12, 2012
Seeing Clearly: Identifying New Causes and Treatments for Feline Conjunctivitis
Posted by MAF on January 10, 2012
Birthday Wishes for Betty White
Posted by MAF on January 10, 2012
Wild Animals Get Stressed Out, Too
Posted by MAF on January 9, 2012
2011: A Banner Year for Helping Animals
Posted by MAF on January 9, 2012
December Veterinary Honor Roll
Posted by MAF on January 5, 2012
Selected Publications Resulting from Morris Animal Foundation–funded Research
Posted by on January 1, 2012
Monitoring stress in bears
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Posted by MAF on December 29, 2011
Categories: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health
PermalinkA Call to Save the Whooping Crane
A Call to Save the Whooping Crane
International effort to bring the five-foot-tall bird back from the brink of extinction
By Megan Gambino
Smithsonian magazine, November 2011
Click here to read the article.
Read more.Posted by MAF on December 22, 2011
Categories: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health
PermalinkDrugs that could manage obesity
Dr. Ya-Xiong Tao
Auburn University
Obesity in cats has reached epidemic proportions: An estimated 20 to 48 percent of owned cats are now overweight. Obese cats are more likely to develop health problems, such as diabetes, skin conditions, heart disease and severe lameness.
With a grant from Morris Animal Foundation, researchers at Auburn University investigated whether they could use drugs to act... Read more.
Posted by MAF on December 21, 2011
Categories: Cat health, Feline health
PermalinkLooking Back: The Best Shelter Cat Stories of 2011
To celebrate national Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat month in June of 2011, Morris Animal Foundation asked cat lovers to share their touching shelter cat stories on our Happy Healthy Cat Campaign Facebook page. The response was amazing, and we would like to thank everyone who participated.
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Animal welfare, Cat health
The following veterinarians where honored by their clients for outstanding service and dedication. To honor your veterinarians, click here. Dr. Aaron Wey, Upstate Veterinary Specialities Dr. Andrea Dennis, Bloomfield Animal Hospital Dr. Bradley Knee, New Baltimore Animal Hospital Dr. Eva B. Ceranowicz, Bloomfield Animal Hospital Dr. Jocelyn Mott, Pasedena Veterinary Specialists Dr. Judy Feldsien, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center Dr. Karen E. Miller, Cat Hospital of Metairie Dr. Monica Hazelwood, VCA Mountainview Dr.... Read more.
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Animal health, Veterinary news
Dr. Matthew Breen Lymphoma accounts for nearly 25 percent of all cancers in dogs, and some breeds are particularly susceptible. Untreated dogs rarely survive beyond three months after diagnosis. Even with chemotherapy, overall response and survival times vary widely, indicating a need to develop more refined modes of classification. Studies have shown that certain chromosome changes in humans with lymphoma have both diagnostic and prognostic significance. Investigators from North Carolina State University and Colorado... Read more.
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Canine cancer , Dog cancer, Dog health
Denver clinic keeps its local flavor
Not much has changed at the former Firehouse Park Hill Animal Health Center since becoming a Vet Center of America (VCA) owned and operated practice. And that’s a good thing. Many staff and clients were concerned that the Denver-based clinic would be drastically altered when VCA, which owns more than 520 animal hospitals across the nation, took it over in May 2010. But more than a year later, most have been pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Much of VCA’s success stems from their adopting an... Read more.
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Animal health, Veterinary news, Veterinary research
By Amy Ettinger Millions of older cats are affected by chronic kidney disease. The disease is costly, affects quality of life and has few treatment options. In addition, the disease is often not diagnosed until the late stages, once 75 percent of kidney function is already lost.
Researchers at Colorado State University are investigating why kidney disease affects senior cats and are exploring the role of cell aging, known as cell senescence. With Morris Animal Foundation funding, the scientists are studying cells to determine whether cats with kidney disease have shortened telomeres, which... Read more.
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Animal health, Cat diseases, Cat health
Selected Publications Resulting from Morris Animal Foundation–funded Research Burns, T. A., T. Westerman, G. J. Nuovo, M. R. Watts, A. Pettigrew, C. Yin, and J. K. Belknap.“Role of Oxidative Tissue Injury in the Pathophysiology of Experimentally Induced Equine Laminitis: A Comparison of 2 Models.” Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 25 (2011): 540–548. Tao, Y. X. “The Melanocortin-4 Receptor: Physiology, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology.” Endocrine Reviews 31 (2010): 506–543. Thompson, M. F., M. Totsika, M. A. Schembri, P. C. Mills, E. J. Seton, D.... Read more.
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Animal studies, Animal welfare, Veterinary research
By Allison Tonini research corrects metabolic issues
Dogs, like people, begin to experience health problems as they age. Diagnosing these geriatric illnesses can be challenging. All too often, metabolic and endocrine system disorders are the silent factors leading to a senior dog’s sudden decline in health. Although it is normal for aging dogs to experience fluctuations in their production of hormones and enzymes, extremely high or low levels of a hormone affect glandular function and can progress into full-blown metabolic or endocrine system... Read more.
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Animal health, Dog health
After careful consideration, we have decided to combine the Happy Healthy Cat Campaign Facebook page with our main Morris Animal Foundation Facebook page. For those who shared stories with us, they have been archived here. Thank you all again and be sure to
Posted by MAF on December 16, 2011
November Veterinary Honor Roll
Posted by MAF on December 15, 2011
Potential prognostic lymphoma test
North Carolina State University
Dr. Sue Lana
Colorado State University
Posted by MAF on December 14, 2011
Going corporate but maintaining personality
Posted by MAF on December 9, 2011
How aging prompts kidney disease
Posted by MAF on December 8, 2011
Selected Publications Resulting from Morris Animal Foundation–funded Research
Posted by MAF on December 1, 2011
Keeping aging dogs healthy in twilight years
Posted by MAF on November 28, 2011
