Michigan State University EurekAlert Michigan State University scientists are engineering a virus-like particle, known as Qβ, that will generate anti-cancer immune responses in the body and potentially be used as a new vaccine for the treatment of cancer. The project, funded by a $2.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, will support the development of the vaccine to protect animals against cancerous cells...
The Pain of Loving Old Dogs
Margaret Renkl New York Times NASHVILLE — It’s 2 in the morning, and it has just started to rain. It’s a gentle rain, with no threat of high winds or lightning. I know this without having to get up to peer into the dark night or put on my glasses to check the weather app on my phone. I know the facts of this...
March 3rd is “What if Dogs and Cats had Opposable Thumbs” Day
A holiday to be grateful that our pets don’t have a better grip. Imagine a world where our favorite furry companions had thumbs. Opposable ones. Thumbs that allowed them to open their own tins of food, easily steal your possessions, and generally get into more mischief than they already do. What kind of world would that be? “What if Dogs and Cats had Opposable...
Ditch The Itch
Ditch The Itch: Dog Dry Skin Relief Checklist One of the most distressing things for a dog owner to see is their dog being constantly irritated by itchy skin. There are several reasons why a dog may have itchy skin, including allergies or fleas. Owners always want their pet companions to feel comfortable and healthy. Below is a helpful checklist of some remedies that...
American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Vote now!
To all of you who have followed the Puppy Up Foundation’s humble beginnings, you know that one of the original Great Pyrenees who walked across the country with Luke is named Hudson. Also known to most as “Hudsy.” As an ambassador for the Foundation, Hudson has represented the ongoing fight against this dreadful disease. He is truly a hero to all who know him....
