The Helios Research Foundation
10%

of every dollar funds pet health research

Your subscription isn't just better care for your pet. It's advancing the science that helps all pets live longer, healthier lives.

Every pet deserves the chance to live a longer, healthier life.

The Helios Research Foundation funds peer-reviewed scientific studies targeting the most common diseases in popular cat and dog breeds. Our goal: earlier detection, better treatments, and real prevention strategies.

"By combining real-world pet health data with rigorous research, we can identify patterns in early disease detection that would take decades to discover traditionally."

Peer-reviewed research

Every study meets rigorous scientific standards

Leading institutions

Partnering with top veterinary research centers

Evidence-based treatments

Turning data into better care protocols

Open science

All findings are published and publicly available

How Your Subscription Powers Research

Every plan directly contributes to the foundation. Here's the journey your contribution takes.

01

You Subscribe

Choose a plan that fits your pet’s needs

02

Foundation Receives 10%

Automatically allocated from every subscription

03

Studies Get Funded

Money supports disease prevention and treatment research

04

Insights Emerge

Research findings are published and peer-reviewed

05

Your Pet Benefits

Discoveries improve our health tracking and recommendations

What We're Funding

Active research areas targeting the most impactful diseases across popular cat and dog breeds.

Dogs

Canine Cancer Research

Studying lymphoma, osteosarcoma, and hemangiosarcoma across breeds like Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers, and Boxers.

1 in 3dogs affected by cancer
Golden RetrieverRottweilerBoxerBernese Mountain Dog
Cats

Feline Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease affects over 30% of cats over 10. Our research targets early detection biomarkers and slowing progression.

30%+of senior cats affected
PersianSiameseMaine CoonAbyssinian
Dogs

Hip & Joint Dysplasia

Advancing genetic screening and early intervention for hip dysplasia in large breeds, reducing the need for surgery.

20%of large breeds affected
German ShepherdLabradorRottweilerGolden Retriever
Cats

Feline Heart Disease (HCM)

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the #1 heart disease in cats. We fund echocardiographic screening research and genetic markers.

15%of cats carry HCM genes
Maine CoonRagdollBritish ShorthairSphynx
Dogs

Brachycephalic Syndrome

Breathing difficulties in flat-faced breeds. Funding surgical technique improvements and breeding guideline research.

50%+of brachy breeds affected
French BulldogBulldogPugBoston Terrier
Cats

Feline Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is rising in cats. Our studies focus on dietary prevention, early glucose monitoring, and remission protocols.

1 in 200cats develop diabetes
BurmeseSiameseBritish ShorthairMaine Coon

The Impact So Far

10%
Of Every Dollar
goes directly to research
12
Active Studies
funded across institutions
8
Research Partners
universities & foundations
20+
Breeds Studied
cats and dogs combined

Where Your 10% Goes

Full transparency on how foundation funds are allocated.

Direct Research Funding70%
Institutional Partnerships15%
Data Infrastructure10%
Education & Outreach5%

No executive overhead. Every dollar goes to research or direct support.

Our Research Partners

Partnering with leading veterinary research institutions worldwide.

Cornell Veterinary Medicine
UC Davis Vet School
Morris Animal Foundation
Royal Veterinary College
Penn Vet

Open Access to Knowledge

All research we fund is peer-reviewed and publicly available. Our findings help all pets — not just helios.pet users.

Your data helps advance science for every pet, everywhere.

Become Part of the Solution

Every subscription advances pet health research. Start your plan today and automatically contribute to the Helios Research Foundation.