Heart of gold: The families and veterinary teams of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Photo by Greg Kindred

Watching a pet's lifetime-from cradle to grave-is a privilege pet owners and veterinary professionals share. It's an indelible bond forged from puppy visits to geriatric exams to that final, sacred goodbye when euthanasia is needed. And a group of special golden retriever owners and veterinarians are taking this journey together. Their purpose? To further scientific research and understanding in order to protect one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States.

Research update: Earlier age at spay/neuter a risk factor in obesity and orthopedic injuries

Epidemiologist Dr. Missy Simpson shares the first prospective research from the Morris Animal Foundation's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

The golden years

Here's a look into the bond between the pet owners and veterinarians contributing to the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, supported by Morris Animal Foundation.

Simply golden: A Golden Retriever Lifetime Study veterinary visit

Take a peek inside a veterinary visit as Truman the golden retriever visits his veterinarian to provide samples for the study.

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