Hero ~ One of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities, one who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal. As our PuppyUp Madison 2016 team sheds tears in the passing of our 2016 Canine Cancer Hero, Blue, we send our deepest condolences to...

7 Jun, 2016 by Mary Guiden The Colorado Cancer Plan,  unveiled earlier this year, includes a section on comparative oncology, a field that integrates cancers in veterinary patients with general studies of cancer biology and treatment. It’s a historic first that shines a spotlight on the Flint Animal Cancer Center  at Colorado State University. It’s also a nod to increasing awareness about the ability...

National Cancer Survivors Day is “a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community,” and is celebrated on the first Sunday in June. The day is meant to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.” NCSD was first announced by Merril Hastings at the...

OK. Let’s be honest. Just about anyone reading this blog already appreciates their dog(s) to the moon and back. But it’s still nice to set aside a special week to really show our appreciation for our best buddies. And so, the first week in June is officially set aside as “Pet Appreciation Week.” Yes, this includes all kinds of pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils,...

This blog is reprinted from “Memorial Day Tribute to War Dogs,” written by Jason on May 21, 2012. We thought it fitting to honor not just the men and women who have served, but also the many dogs throughout history who have also seen conflict, many who have sacrificed their lives to help their human companions. History Of War Dogs You probably haven’t seen...

Dr. Debbie Knapp from the Comparative Oncology Program at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine discusses Transitional Cell Carcinoma, also known as TCC. In dogs, this cancer has gone from being one of “no hope” to one in which treatment can allow most dogs to enjoy many months to well beyond a year of quality life. Also discussed in this video is treatment...

On Sunday, May 1, 2016, over 1100 people and 700 pups converged upon McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg, WI to celebrate our heroes, honor our survivors, and remember those lives lost to canine and human cancer. In anticipation of the PuppyUp Madison Walk, Drs. Kai Shiu and Claire DeChristina, co-chairs of the PuppyUp event, appeared on News 3 This Morning and NBC 15. Accompanying...

  Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th. The dog already got mom a Mother’s Day present. Did you? Wait! Don’t panic! It’s not too late to get your mom (or your wife, or your sister, or your Great Aunt Bessie – you get the idea) something wonderful that she’ll love. So, why not get it through the Amazon Smile program and help support the...