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.   From This Dog’s Life By Jillian Blume Dogs love food. It’s at the center of our relationship and part...

From Truth About Pet Food Grains in pet foods come with risks; a different set of risks than the current grain-free pet food potential risk to heart disease. The FDA alerted pet owners to a current investigation into the “Potential Connection Between Diet and Canine Heart Disease” in July 2018. Though no scientific reason for the link has been released, the FDA states “The...

From Cancer Research UK UK scientists are putting together a list of the most promising potential cancer drug targets in one of the largest lab studies of its kind. Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute are no strangers to big datasets, having played a vital role in reading the code of the first human genome. They’re now using these skills to identify key areas...

From Tru Dog Are you tired of trudging off to work every day while your pup lies around at home? Well today is Pet Owner Independence Day, a day when we humans get to reverse roles with our pets and spend the day lounging in a sunbeam. While we don’t often refer to ourselves as “pet owners” because, really, who owns whom around here,...

“There are no bad days when you come home to a dog’s love.” In This Issue: Spring Is Here and So Are Our PuppyUp Walks!; Access To Information About Drugs For Dogs Is Complex; April Is National Cancer Control Month; Studies Link Canine Cancers To Lawn Chemicals; Pup of the Month – Canine Cancer Hero of Memphis, Lily Morgan. Spring Is Here, And So...

Cancer Sniffing Canines From Science Blog – Cancer Reesearch UK A trio of beagles made headlines this week, as the dogs were trained to ‘sniff out cancer’ with remarkable accuracy, according to a press release. Our canine companions have smell receptors 10,000 times more accurate than ours, which has led to some interest in their ability to detect cancer and other conditions by using...

We found this article while doing research and hope you will find it beneficial. Types of Cancer in Companion Animals From National Veterinary Cancer Registry Insulinomas An insulinoma is a malignant tumor of the pancreas that causes excessive secretion of insulin, leading to low blood sugar concentration. Insulinomas usually occur in middle-aged to older dogs, with an age ranging from eight to twelve years....

From Animal Behavioral College The American Red Cross reminds pet owners to plan for any type of pet-related emergency. You might know all about the American Red Cross and its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. But did you know the organization also devotes time to the safety and well-being of pets? In fact, the American Red Cross has designated April as National...

From Healthy Pets Mercola Dr. Karen Becker Any animal with a brain can experience seizures, but that simple fact doesn’t make them any less scary if it’s your pet who’s having one. In fact, of all the disorders that can occur in furry family members, a seizure is probably one of the most frightening to witness. Seizures in a dog or cat are often...