by Steve Yozwiak, Translational Genomics Research Institute Medical Press As a veterinarian, Dr. Carolyn Duregger is familiar with the telltale signs of canine melanoma. So when she gave her own dog, Parker, a routine oral examination, the 1-centimeter-diameter discolored lump in the pup’s upper right gums took her breath away. “It’s an aggressive cancer with poor prognosis that I’ve seen many times. My stomach...

From The Signal By Michelle Sathe Dianne Larson has walked her dog Tonka at a Valencia park near their home every morning for 5 years. These days, those 20 minutes are a lot more precious to Larson. That’s because Tonka, a sweet, handsome 12-year-old rescued Labrador Retriever, was recently diagnosed with cancer of the spleen during a routine veterinary exam. “There were no signs,...

From This Dog’s Life Jillian Blume As dog parents, we know it’s so important to choose high-quality dog food with healthy ingredients to keep your dog in tip-top shape. But it’s equally important to understand that even the best food can go bad if stored inadequately. First, always check the “best by” or “best before” date, and choose the bag or can with the...

American Veterinarian By Amanda Carrozza In Farmington, Connecticut, a team of veterinarians and immunologists are working diligently to distribute and promote a novel treatment: harnessing a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer through a personalized vaccine. “Each year, about 4 million dogs and 4 million cats in the United States will develop cancer,” said Torigen CEO Ashley Kalinauskas, “and 94% of them are...

From Dog Cancer Blog By Demian Dressler, DVM Okay, this time we are going outside the box (one of my favorite areas!)  There is oodles of evidence linking depression and stress to human cancers. This is a mind-body connection that is backed up with real science, folks.  However, to my knowledge, the connection between depression stress and dog cancer has not been looked at...

From Whole Dog Journal Blog 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. By Nancy Kerns I realize that not everyone who reads these blog posts are Whole...

Healthline/Medical News Today | August 27, 2018 From MD Linx By Maria Cohut Dogs, often hailed as humans’ best friends, have been the topic of many scientific studies looking into how they might boost our well-being. In this Spotlight, we’ll explain how your friendly pup can benefit your health across the board. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals...

In honor of Animal Pain Awareness Month in September, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) is educating pet owners of the many forms of pain and the importance of pain management options for all animal species. From CISION PR Web AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) September, 2018 September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, a pet health event proclaimed by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management...

CFJC Today By Mel Rothenburger   His dog up and died He up and died After twenty years he still grieves — ‘Mr. Bojangles,’ Jerry Jeff Walker   I’VE ALWAYS MARVELLED at the ease with which beings from one species connect with those of another. Cats and dogs, born to be enemies, can become the best of friends. So can dogs and ducks, monkeys...