By Paris Permenter & John Bigley Living in Texas, we take steps to make sure our pets are safe in the event of natural disasters like flash floods, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes. But we rarely think of how to keep your dog safe in an earthquake–even though a large number of small earthquakes have occurred in our state. We’ve only been in one earthquake...

Dozens of pet owners contract Salmonella from pig ear dog treats, CDC reveals
By Brinkwire Forty-five pet owners in 13 states have caught Salmonella from pig ear dog treats. It’s unclear whether the nearly four dozen people ate the chewy snacks, or were simply infected by touching them then touching their mouths. There was no mention of dogs getting sick in the alert on Wednesday afternoon. In any case, 12 of them were hospitalized, prompting a multi-state...
Get Back to Nature with Your Precious Pet
By Jo Jo Harder Earth Day happened back on April 22. But every day should be a day to celebrate nature and the beauty of the world. Here are six fun ways to taking care of your four-legged family member while being sustainable and celebrating the Earth. Off to the Park Summertime is calling. Get outdoors and explore nature with your dog. Many celebrations...
Your Dogs Can Safely Enjoy These Summer BBQ Treats
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. Can’t resist those puppy dog eyes? You don’t have to, as long as you share selectively. From Chowhound By Henna...
Top Ten Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips
Pet MD By Yahaira Cespedes Like many Americans, you may be planning to have a festive Fourth of July. Along with barbeques and day at the beach, no July holiday celebration would be complete without enjoying the fireworks that celebrate the birth of our nation. Perhaps you are considering staying at home and planning a get-together with friends and family. Or, you may want...
The miracle dogs who do what doctors cannot
Sniffing out cancer, transforming autistic children’s lives and even warning about imminent seizures: The miracle dogs who do what doctors cannot Bethany Fletcher, 11, could not go to the shops with her family due to autism Her life has been transformed after the introduction of eight-year-old Quartz David Rudkin’s dog is able to detect if he is about to collapse into a coma Dorothy...
A new meaning for ‘sick as a dog’? Your pet’s health may tell you something about your own
By Daphne Miller July 1 at 7:00 AM The last time I brought my dog, Pepper, in for her annual exam, the vet raised an eyebrow and double-checked the medical chart. “Same dog?” she asked, clearly surprised that Pepper’s recorded age did not match the glossy-coated ball of fur bouncing four feet off the floor in front of her. At 17, this spaniel-Chihuahua is...
Owners declare their No. 1 pet food issue — Can you guess?
Normally on the first of the month, we remind pet parents to check their dogs and cats thoroughly for lumps and bumps. It’s so easy to develop this simple habit, especially if we do it on the first of every month. So we’re reminding you again — check your furry friends for new lumps or bumps, unusual smells (not just the regular ones!), and...
Dog food brands most linked to heart-disease reports named
U.S. FDA tallies 560 dogs affected since 2014 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 Edie Lau; Lisa Wogan The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...