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 Sally Writes The so-called ‘cat flea’ is the most common flea on pet cats and dogs but it is...

Written by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Mercola Healthy Pets Recently, researchers at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study to analyze the “ultra-trace” mineral content in dry dog foods sold in the U.S.1 Whereas “major” and “trace” minerals in pet foods are regulated by the National Research Council (NRC) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), neither organization regulates ultra-trace...

Mast cell tumors are common in dogs. Early detection and staging is critical to diagnoses and successful treatment. By Catherine Ashe, DVM From Whole Dog Journal Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are one of the most frequent skin cancers seen in dogs. Mast cell tumors are the reason why careful monitoring of any skin growths is essential for maintaining a healthy canine. Any new masses...

It’s March 3rd, and you know what that means: “What if Dogs and Cats Had Opposable Thumbs Day” has arrived again, the day on which we contemplate the true meaning of how the world would be different if our pets had opposable thumbs and could do the sorts of things we humans take for granted. The day is the brainchild of prolific holiday inventors...

From Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tuft’s University by Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVN You may have read my June 4 post, “A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients.”  This post had more than 180,000 page views in the first week and continues to get more than 2000 page views a day.   So, I’m pleased...

From Cambridge Independent UK Cancer genes in a rare type of melanoma have been compared for the first time in humans, dogs and horses by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators. The study offers insights into how cancer evolves across species and could help identify potential targets for new therapies. The researchers sequenced the genomes of mucosal melanoma, a rare form...