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THE PROBLEM: Hemangiosarcoma is an aggressive, metastatic canine cancer, that rarely produces early clinical signs. Tumor surgical removal is the first choice of treatment. However, this treatment is not effective...

Researchers will use a novel approach to differentiate between cancerous and normal cells surrounding splenic hemangiosarcoma tumors to improve successful tumor removal and drug delivery.  

Using data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, researchers will study how inbreeding affects the genetics and health of dogs while also considering external factors, such as exercise and diet, on overall dog health.

Researchers will study changes in microRNAs in the blood of dogs enrolled in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma to identify early disease biomarkers.

Researchers are studying the potential of physical therapy to improve neurologic function and promote better quality of life in dogs with Wobbler Syndrome, a neurological disorder impacting the spinal region of the neck.

Researchers will explore how social factors affect lifestyle choices such as diet selection and physical activity. The team will see if these choices impact cancer risk in golden retrievers enrolled in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

Researchers will study factors associated with otitis externa, a common ear infection in dogs, as well as treatments prescribed for this condition, using data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.