CBS Boston (watch the video here) January 12, 2018 NORTH GRAFTON (CBS) – When it comes to cancer research, dogs just might be the key to unlock vital clues needed to find a cure. Veterinarians in central Massachusetts are excited about some recent results and it’s also making for some extremely thankful pet owners. “They gave me my best friend back and they gave...

From Dogs Naturally By Dr. Ashwani Singh Does your dog love the winter or would she rather cuddle up on the couch under a cozy blanket? Either way, you should be prepared to protect her when she ventures out into the elements. Winter care tips for your dog are important to keep her safe this season. Many dog owners live with the misconception that...

Scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC use enzymes responsible for marine animal bioluminescence to help researchers test whether cancer immunotherapies work University of Southern California – Health Sciences From Eureka Alert LOS ANGELES – A team of scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is looking to some deep sea dwellers to create a better way to develop cancer-fighting...

  From: Arizona State University    ASU Now January 9, 2018 Evolution is the creative force shaping all earthly life. It is also the reason why all multicellular life is susceptible to cancer. The processes of evolution are the fuel behind the interplay of malignant cells and the bodies they attack. From Dec. 7-10, researchers attended ISEEC 2017, the conference of the International Society for...

By Patricia Jordan, DVM From Dogs Naturally Have you ever been confused by your dog’s blood work results? The numbers you get from your dog’s blood tests can be baffling, and sometimes veterinarians don’t do a good job of explaining them. A liver enzyme test can be especially difficult to understand. The letters that appear on your dog’s test results will probably include AST,...

From Simple Most By Brittany Anas You probably already know the range of health problems associated with smoking cigarettes: The nicotine and tar can cause cancer, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and heart disease. Smoking can even affect your DNA! But, did you know that cigarette smoke circulating inside a home can also have harmful effects on the pets who live there? Several studies have examined...

As we all know, sound nutrition is one of the basic foundations of sustaining the health of our dogs. It’s also one of the first things we reexamine when our dog has been diagnosed with cancer or any other serious disease. A balanced diet, appropriate to the needs of our particular dogs (age, breed, activity level, etc.), is one of the few things we...

Disclaimer The opinions expressed in articles we reprint in our blog are those of the originating author(s). 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. January 05, 2018 From...

Very Well Article Source By Indranil Mallick, MD | Reviewed by Doru Paul, MD T-cells are a subtype of white blood cells which play a key role in the immune system and fighting cancer. Let’s break down the immune system into parts to make it easier to understand. There are 2 primary types of white blood cells (leukocytes): lymphocytes and granulocytes. Lymphocytes, in turn, are...