How will donating $29.00 help Puppy Up? Glad you asked! It will pay for 290 Lumps and Bumps check lists that will be handed out at events across the country. It will help pay for early warning sign banners Added with your friends $29.00 it will pay for an educational booth at local events to promote early detection. Early detection equals lives saved! Lives...

By: Jim Morelli HUDSON, Mass. — The American Kennel Club lists golden retrievers as the third most popular breed in the United States, just behind Labrador retrievers and German shepherds. “Golden retrievers naturally love people,” said Pauline Hoegler, owner of Golden Opportunities for Independence in Walpole, which raises the breed to serve as help dogs. And the feeling is apparently mutual. “I think what...

Nancy Harty CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — A pit bull with terminal cancer is making his way through a bucket list with his new owners near Kankakee. Jordan Chapman and her wife adopted Marley about a week and a half ago from the Michiana Humane Society, where they estimated he has about six months to live. Chapman, who runs the Kankankee County Humane Foundation, said they...

MedVet Chicago is pleased to announce Roberta Portela, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology) joined the Medical Oncology team on January 20, 2020. Dr. Portela joins Matthew Arkans, VMD, Diplomate, ACVR (Radiation Oncology) and Nathaniel Vos, DVM, MPH, Diplomate, ACVIM (Oncology) as part of MedVet Chicago’s outstanding medical and radiation oncology team. Dr. Portela earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Sao Paulo State...

By Seema Prasad For the WHO video that accompanies this article, please click on this link. While the spread of medical misinformation perpetuated many myths on the international COVID-19 outbreak that got people worried, there are a number of organizations trying to undo the damage. Among the many false stories published, one in particular is sending pet owners into a panic. The news said that cats...

Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day is celebrated on February 23rd, and it’s a perfect time to surprise your pup with some yummy biscuits to celebrate. Sometimes it can be hard to tell what kinds of dog biscuits to buy from the store, so you may want to try making some homemade treats for your pup, instead. Here are a few recipes that will have your...

Terry Bulger NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A Cancer diagnosis is a life-changing moment that is likely to be the beginning of a long struggle. But little things can help make for memorable and good moments, like the Pet Therapy Program at Vanderbilt. Imagine being in the clinic, hooked up to machines, and visited non-stop by doctors and nurses. Then a dog walks into the...

Well isn’t everyday love your pet day? What are you doing for your pet today? We are giving extra treats, a longer walk and a few more snuggles. Let us know what special plans you have for your best furry friends and post them to our Puppy Up Foundation Facebook Page here!...

The noninvasive and cost-effective tool will help veterinarians identify the cause of canine chronic enteropathy and monitor a dog’s response to treatment over time. Antech Diagnostics (part of Mars Petcare) has announced the completion of its final study of a new blood test for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Chronic vomiting and diarrhea are among the most common reasons why dogs are presented for veterinary...