| “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk, My Name is Red |
| In This Issue |
| 10th annual “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down” Calendar Contest Has Begun!; We Love Hollywood Feed; Thoughts on ACVIM; Chemical Array Draws Out Maliginant Cells; Pup of the Month. |
| Our 10th Annual Puppy Up Canine Cancer Calendar Contest Has Begun! |
We’re SO excited we’re grinning from ear to ear! And we hope you’ll come join us for our 10th annual Puppy Up Foundation “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down” Calendar Contest. You can get started right HERE. Enter the contest to honor your canine cancer hero. Who can enter? Anyone with a dog who currently has or has had cancer (living or passed). Dogs who have been entered in prior contests are welcome to enter again. How does it work? From now until July 30th, register your dog as a participant in the contest. Then upload your best high resolution photo (>2 Megs or higher) and your dog’s story (about one paragraph), and how he or she came to be touched by cancer. You’ll find all the instructions on how to create your dog’s special page during the registration process, but if you have any questions, just email Erich Trapp at: erich@puppyup.org. Voting begins as soon as you enter. Your $10 registration fee applies as the first 10 votes for your dog. (Votes are only $1.00 each, with a minimum donation of $5.00.) Remember, the sooner you register, the more often you and friends can vote. Don’t wait until the last minute! For ALL the details on registering and setting up your dog’s page, please follow this link to our blog. Still have questions? Email Erich Trapp at: erich@puppyup.org.  Last year’s cover dog — Shaman Handte.
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| We LOVE Hollywood Feed! |
 Why we love Hollywood Feed! This offer is currently running in all 50+ of their stores nationwide….. and you can order on line too. Pups don’t need toys now? (Are you kidding?) Stock up for the holidays too. |
| Thoughts on ACVIM |
| Luke Robinson, Founder of the Puppy Up Foundation, and Ginger Morgan, our Executive Director, and Luke’s 2 Great Pyrenees, Hudson and Indiana, recently went to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum. Here’s what Luke had to say:
“It was great going to my first American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Hudson, on the other hand, was so over ACVIM only on day two!” “I had a chance to catch up with one of my mentors and great minds of veterinarian oncology, Chand Khanna. Every so often, I like to meet with Chand and update him on the milestones we have accomplished, and we had a very productive discussion. Also, Ginger and I met a few young researchers with promising research, some of whom submitted grant proposals to us. So we’re look forward to this year’s selection process. Successful event all around!”  (Hudson’s SO OVER the ACVIM.)
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| Chemical Array Draws Out Malignant Cells to Guide Individualized Cancer Treatment |
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Malignant melanoma in dogs. Just as in people, malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer in dogs that affects pigmented cells known as melanocytes. Dogs often develop benign tumors in pigmented cells that do not metastasize, which are called melanocytomas. These tumors are found on areas of the dog’s body that have hair. Most malignant melanomas occur on the mouth or mucous membranes, although about 10% of the time they are found on parts of the body covered with hair. They tend to grow extremely fast and are likely to spread to other organs, including the lungs and liver. No one knows exactly why melanomas develop, although genetic factors seem to play a role. Additionally, trauma or compulsive licking of a particular spot on the skin may increase the likelihood that cells will multiply, thereby raising the chances that cells will mutate during the division process and become cancerous. The research reported on human melanoma treatment in the article (please follow this link) may someday prove beneficial in the treatment of malignant melanoma in dogs as well. |
| Pup of the Month |
Angel Treglia (Carolyn Treglia) Angel came from a place where she was kept in the yard all the time, shown no love, was abused (had the scars to prove it), and forced to breed. At the shelter, she pulled on my heartstrings when she laid her head on my lap and looked at me with sad eyes. Angel came to live with my family on March 17, 2003. Her resilient and vibrant spirit shone through and helped her live life to the fullest. Angel was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on January 23, 2010, and had to have her left front leg amputated. This did not stop her from enjoying playing with her toys, receiving tummy rubs, smiling, posing for the camera, giving wet kisses, and eating her favorite treat: a homemade hamburger. What was truly amazing about Angel was that, despite her tough ordeal, whenever she sensed that one of us was sad, she did whatever she could to try to cheer us up. She fought the good fight and passed away on March 7, 2011. Angel was a part of my family and will never be forgotten. (Angel was a contestant in the 2014 Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down calendar contest.) |
| Disclaimer The Puppy Up Foundation does not endorse nor recommend any particular product, service, or treatment. We offer information strictly for educational and/or informational purposes. We believe it is the pet owner’s responsibility to do the research and draw his or her own conclusions. We can always use your help. If you’re interested, send me an mail at ginger@puppyup.org. Sincerely, |
