WMBF By Abbey O’Brien CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – It is common to see furry friends walking around the halls at The Medical University of South Carolina. The pet therapy program has more than 60 volunteers and give patients, like Tina Atkinson, a reason to look forward to coming to the hospital. Atkinson has stage four colon cancer and travels to MUSC from Myrtle Beach...

by Justin Palmer From I Heart Dogs Has a friend ever confided in you that the loss of their pet caused more grief than the death of a close relative? Have you ever felt this way yourself? Society has conditioned us to feel ashamed of such emotions, but research suggests we are more than justified when we deeply mourn the loss of a furry...

VOXY The University of Otago and K9 Medical Detection NZ are working together to investigate using dogs as a diagnostic tool to sniff out prostate cancer. It is a strategy currently being used in the UK and University of Otago researchers are set to begin a proof of concept trial to determine whether trained detection dogs can be used similarly in New Zealand. Dunedin...

From the FDA Updated February 19, 2019 The FDA issued a public notification about the agency’s investigation into reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods. While it is early in the investigation, the Center for Veterinary Medicine recognizes that you may have questions. Below we have compiled answers to address some of the frequently asked questions raised by pet...

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 Sally Writes The so-called ‘cat flea’ is the most common flea on pet cats and dogs but it is...

Written by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Mercola Healthy Pets Recently, researchers at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study to analyze the “ultra-trace” mineral content in dry dog foods sold in the U.S.1 Whereas “major” and “trace” minerals in pet foods are regulated by the National Research Council (NRC) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), neither organization regulates ultra-trace...

Mast cell tumors are common in dogs. Early detection and staging is critical to diagnoses and successful treatment. By Catherine Ashe, DVM From Whole Dog Journal Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are one of the most frequent skin cancers seen in dogs. Mast cell tumors are the reason why careful monitoring of any skin growths is essential for maintaining a healthy canine. Any new masses...

It’s March 3rd, and you know what that means: “What if Dogs and Cats Had Opposable Thumbs Day” has arrived again, the day on which we contemplate the true meaning of how the world would be different if our pets had opposable thumbs and could do the sorts of things we humans take for granted. The day is the brainchild of prolific holiday inventors...

From Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tuft’s University by Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVN You may have read my June 4 post, “A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients.”  This post had more than 180,000 page views in the first week and continues to get more than 2000 page views a day.   So, I’m pleased...