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. Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker A recently published study conducted by veterinary researchers at the University of Pennsylvania suggests...

By Demian Dressler, DVM   Is that soft squishy lump on your dog something to worry about? It depends. Many times dog lovers will arrive in my hospital and point out that their canine companion has a bump. They are soft, kind of like very firm jello. “Doesn’t seem to be causing any pain,” they say. Hmmm. Well, it could be a “fatty” tumor....

The month of November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to spread knowledge about pets and cancer, as well as a time to educate ourselves about the things we can do to prevent or treat cancer in our own pets. Cancer can be caused by a variety of environmental and genetic factors, and there are many different types of cancer...

By Sally Writes Around four in every 10 adults in the U.S. are planning to take a family vacation before the year ends, and for those with a new baby and a furry best friend, things are no different. What makes a first vacation with a mixed doggy-baby family different is arguably the way you travel. With pets and babes alike, frequent stops, flexibility and destination choice become...

Paris Permenter & John Bigley You don’t have to wait for Halloween to whip up a batch of our Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats. Whether they’re just for you to enjoy at home or whether you’re headed to a doggie party, these treats feature seasonal ingredients and just take a few minutes to make! This recipe, which appears in our The Healthy Hound...

Never let your dog eat chocolate or sugar-free gum. Chocolate and Halloween go hand in hand…unless your hands are paws. Remember that chocolate is toxic for dogs. Keep your dogs away from the Halloween candy and away from discarded Halloween candy on your walks on November 1, too! Also, sugar-free gum is concern because of the extreme danger of xylitol poisoning. Never let your...

by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker When it comes to flea and tick protection, many veterinarians recommend chemical preventives as a solution (some even recommend them to pets year-round), but I don’t agree with the knee-jerk use of chemicals as a means of controlling nature, especially heading into the cold winter months in many parts of the world. In deciding how to best protect your...

by Kristina Lotz   We all wish our dogs could talk – it would make things so much easier. Even though they can’t speak we can tell how our dogs are feeling by the way they act. If you are wondering if your dog loves the life you are giving her, check out these 12 signs that may help you determine if your dog is...

Coming home to a chewed sofa and a stinky surprise on the carpet is frustrating, but behind these behaviors is a dog crying out for help. Most pet parents have heard of separation anxiety in dogs, but few know exactly what it is or how to treat it. No dog likes to see their human walk out the door, but those with separation anxiety take...