From Otago Daily Times Like many 9-month-olds, Levi is enthusiastic and curious, traits which make him perfect for his intended career in medicine. The German shepherd puppy has been specifically bred as a medical detection dog – he will eventually be putting his nose to work smelling out diseases such as cancer and Parkinson’s disease, or as a medical alert assistance dog. For now,...

by Devon Smith , Ryan Eskalis , Jennifer Munoz and Veronica Yurowski From Fox Illinois WASHINGTON (CIRCA) — Osteosarcoma (OSA) is one of the most common forms of bone cancer seen in veterinary patients. Most often, this devastating disease is seen in large-breed, intact (not spayed/neutered) dogs, although any dog or cat is susceptible. The disease most commonly affects the appendicular skeleton, so the...

From Expand Your Consciousness “Lawn chemicals, particularly, ones containing 2,4-D, have been linked to at least two types of canine cancers. Studies found that lawn chemicals travel to neighboring yards and inside homes, and chemicals have been found in the urine of dogs whose owners did not spray their lawns.”1 Sadly, the evidence that lawn chemicals are linked to cancers in dogs has been...

The first of every month is the easiest time to remember to check your pets for lumps and bumps. If you find something, don’t panic. But make an appointment to see your vet, just to be on the safe side. Here are two articles that might help in deciding if the lump or bump or something new or unusual about your pet is something...

AP News Business Wire PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 15, 2019–VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists, the largest and most diverse specialty practice in the Pacific Northwest, is expanding its services to provide more comprehensive pet cancer care. A groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of construction for the new facility that will house the region’s first Varian® radiotherapy system for pet oncology. This new technology is expected to...

from Love Laugh Woof by Lynn Stacy-Smith Back in 2005 when I first moved to Illinois I had to travel for work with just a few days’ notice. Being new in town, I desperately researched local kennels to care for my black Labrador Babe, and found one that looked promising. I spoke to the owner on the phone, asked her a lot of questions about the...

[For our friends in Vermont and the New England area, this looks like a great facility.] Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists opens an 18,000-square-foot hospital. From Today’s Veterinary Business Written by Today’s Veterinary Business in March 2019 A northern Vermont veterinary hospital has moved into an 18,000-square-foot building featuring a dedicated intensive care unit, an oncology ward and three operating rooms. Burlington Emergency &...

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.   MICHELLE STARR From Science Alert Cats and dogs may be carnivores, but that hasn’t stopped a surprising number of...

In many areas of the country we’re gearing up for tornado season. This blog by Lynn Stacy-Smith on preparing for a tornado with a canine friend has some excellent information and suggestions. Lynn writes the blog Laugh Love Woof. by Lynn Stacy-Smith from Love Laugh Woof Recently we enjoyed a warm 70 degree day and as I played ball outside with the dogs,  I...