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Jan 5, 2026

Assessing emotional and cognitive domains in dogs

Principle Investigator Margaret Gruen Description The purpose of this study is to develop a battery of cognitive and emotional tasks to assess the emotional and cognitive domains in dogs with and without chronic osteoarthritis (OA) pain. This will be the first study of its kind to fully develop and validate a cognitive and emotional assessment…

May 7, 2026

Observation of Feeding Practices in Privately Owned Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A Pilot Study

Principle Investigator Dr. Autumn Harris Description Nutritional management is a cornerstone of care for cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet accurately assessing what cats consume in the home environment remains a significant challenge. Cats are often inconsistent eaters, and discrepancies frequently exist between the amount of food offered and the amount actually consumed. This…

Apr 22, 2026

Genetics Study to Identify the Underlying Cause of Gallbladder Mucocele Formation

Principle Investigator Jody Gookin Description Currently enrolling Shetland Sheepdogs for a one-time sample collection to better understand the genetics behind gallbladder mucocele formation. Testing Requirements If eligibility criteria are met, study staff will collect a DNA sample either by blood (preferred) or a cheek swab, and some information about your Sheltie. Enrollment Start 04/22/2026 Enrollment…

Mar 4, 2026

Medically managing non-ambulatory dogs with disc herniation

Principle Investigator Natasha Olby and Melissa Lewis Description Our overall objective is to comprehensively document the recovery trajectory in medically managed, non-ambulatory dogs with presumptive or confirmed thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (TL-IVDE) presented to primary care (general practice or emergency) veterinarians. We seek to identify the most appropriate dogs for medical management and to optimize…

Mar 2, 2026

Now Recruiting Dogs with Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)

Principle Investigator Vanessa Raphtis and Michala de Linde Description This clinical trial is investigating a novel sustained-release treatment for canine KCS (“drye eye disease”) using a single subconjunctival injection of cooked platelet-rich fibrin combined with tacrolimus (cPRFT) Testing Requirements Each dog enrolled will: -Receive standard topical tacrolimus therapy in the right eye (OD) -Receive a…

May 7, 2026

C-K9 STRIDE: Resistance Training Intervention for Dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Principle Investigator Drs. Autumn N. Harris, Leslie-Reed Jones, and Shelly L. Vaden Description Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs is commonly associated with loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), which can contribute to weakness, decreased mobility, and reduced quality of life. In human medicine, resistance training is a well-established, non-pharmacologic intervention that improves muscle mass, strength,…

Dec 19, 2025

Recruiting Healthy Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

Principle Investigator Dr Grady Description We are recruiting for a study to evaluate how diet will benefit soft coated wheaten terriers (SCWT), which are a breed known to be predisposed to chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disease. SCWTs are prone to developing severe GI signs. We have determined that SCWT develop changes in their gut before clinical…

Dec 16, 2025

CATNIP: Evaluation of Comprehensive Assessment Techniques and Novel Indicators of Progression in Feline CKD Study.

Principle Investigator Autumn N. Harris and Shelly Vaden Description The objective of this study is to evaluate novel technology indicators of CKD progression in cats. This evaluation will include cats with Stage 2 or Stage 3 CKD, as well as healthy non-CKD controls. Your veterinarian will determine if your cat is eligible for study and…

Sep 23, 2025

Become a Feline Cancer Hero

Principle Investigator Dr. Yea Ji Jeong Description What is the Legacy Tissue Donation Program?• Patients’ family agree to donate tumor/metastases tissue after death • High quality biospecimens are obtained for cancer research (1-2 hours after death)• A board-certified veterinary anatomic pathologist supervises collection of only the necessary tumor and metastatic tissue.• Samples are analyzed for…

Sep 23, 2025

Become a Canine Cancer Hero