Piper “Beesh” Carringer

Posted by on Mar 22, 2019 in All Memorials, Memorial Wall Gallery

My beloved Piper — Our lives were beyond blessed by having you in our family.  When God chose us to love you we did so with all we had.  There is a huge hole in our hearts and we miss you more than I can explain, but I know you are happy running and smiling with all our family in Heaven.  My baby is...

Mammary gland tumors in dogs

Posted by on Mar 22, 2019 in Puppy Up! Blog

Benign and malignant tumors of mammary glands occur, usually in non-spayed female dogs. Spaying can largely reduce the risk of development of this cancer. 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...

Alpha Therapeutics Launches CBD Oil For Dogs

Posted by on Mar 21, 2019 in Puppy Up! 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.   From Digital Journal Alpha Therapeutics LLC, a business in Scottsdale, Arizona, has announced that they now offer CBD oil...

Dog food website claims millions of dogs suffering from poor nutrition

Posted by on Mar 20, 2019 in Calendar Contests

It seems Britain’s dogs are suffering from the same problems with dog food as our dogs are here in the States.  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...

What your dog knows about you

Posted by on Mar 19, 2019 in Puppy Up! Blog

Houston Herald Have you ever wondered what your dog knows about you? Do you really know everything about your dog? Dogs have been analyzed more than any other pet because of our long history of companionship with them. Any relationship can only benefit by understanding each other more, so let’s take a look at some things about our dogs that may surprise you. Dog...

U.S. Pet Obesity Rates Plateau and Nutritional Confusion Grows

Posted by on Mar 18, 2019 in Puppy Up! Blog

Pet Obesity Remains a Serious Health Threat, Pet Owners and Veterinary Professionals Confront Conflicting Nutritional and Weight Loss Advice According to the Latest Survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention From PR Web https://www.prweb.com/releases/u_s_pet_obesity_rates_plateau_and_nutritional_confusion_grows/prweb16159611.htm OCEAN ISLE, N.C. (PRWEB) March 13, 2019 U.S. pet obesity rates remained relatively unchanged in 2018, with 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs classified as overweight or obese,...

Inflammation Is a Primary Source of Pain in Arthritic Pets

Posted by on Mar 17, 2019 in Puppy Up! Blog

Mercola Healthy Pets Written by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Like humans, pets can and do develop osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD). About 20 percent of dogs and cats of all ages suffer some degree of OA, including 1 in 4 dogs in the U.S.1,2 The risk increases with age, just as it does in humans. In fact, one study showed...

Puppy Up Anniversary Issue: We remember, honor, celebrate, and look forward!

Posted by on Mar 16, 2019 in Puppy Up! Blog

“We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.” – Sonia Johnson Anniversary Issue: We remember, honor, celebrate, and look forward! From $200.00 to $2.1 Million The Beginning After losing his first Great Pyrenees, Malcolm, to metastatic bone cancer, Luke Robinson set out to discover why. He...

Bone tumor diagnosis devastating but common

Posted by on Mar 16, 2019 in Puppy Up! Blog

By Gary Thompson The Toledo Blade One of the more devastating diagnoses in dogs that people receive is appendicular osteosarcoma, or a primary bone tumor. As someone who sees limping dogs all day, it is far and away the most common cancer I diagnose. Approximately 80-85 percent of skeletal tumors in dogs are suspected to be osteosarcoma, and it is generally seen between the...