November 29, 2018 – We fund studies on big cats too! Learn more about how the Foundation is helping our domestic cat's cousins live longer, healthier lives.
December 7, 2023 — Learn more about integrative veterinary medicine, including supplements such as herbs, prebiotics, probiotics and mushrooms, as well as safety guidelines and education resources for pet parents and veterinarians.
December 13, 2023 – From CRISPR's potential for our furry companions to the role of artificial intelligence in feline well-being, the scientific landscape is rapidly evolving. Innovations like organoids and the microbiome's impact on health are reshaping how we understand and enhance the lives of our beloved animals.
December 14, 2023 – Michele Alpert of Colorado embraced life with a profound love for animals, allocating part of her estate to Morris Animal Foundation.
December 21, 2023 – A new scientific publication in Environmental Pollution unveils alarming discoveries: Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers have identified cancer-causing contaminants in sediments and fish in a Chesapeake Bay tributary near a coal ash landfill.
December 28, 2023 – The nervous system is the hub of almost all activities, conscious and unconscious, that occur in our pets (and our) bodies. However, for many of us, it’s a bit of a mystery when it comes to how this important body system works.
Researchers will use behavioral tests and stress hormone analysis to assess a horse’s impulsivity and coping abilities in stressful situations that may lead to mental and physical health issues, poor welfare and/or problematic behaviors.