From Cambridge Independent UK Cancer genes in a rare type of melanoma have been compared for the first time in humans, dogs and horses by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators. The study offers insights into how cancer evolves across species and could help identify potential targets for new therapies. The researchers sequenced the genomes of mucosal melanoma, a rare form...

From Rover You know how to tell if your dog loves you, but do you know how to tell your dog you love them right back? Check out these 8 ways to say ‘I love you’ to dogs so they intuitively understand. Because we all know that dog love = pure love (just check out the video evidence!) 1. Talk to your dog Studies using...

WFMZ Lehigh Valley Not your typical pet food. ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Althea Seeds works hard in the kitchen, whipping up full-course meals for pets and their owners. “There’s no such thing as people food,” said Seeds, owner of The Dining Dog and Friends in Allentown. “Let thy food be thy medicine, let thy medicine be thy food,” Seeds said. Seeds and her staff offer...

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. World Spay Day—the last Tuesday of February—provides an opportunity for shelter and rescue organizations and low cost spay/neuter clinics like...

by CriticalCareDVM As I was contemplating this week’s post, I came across a news headline about several humans becoming infected with brucellosis after drinking raw milk. I then realized I hadn’t yet shared any information about this disease in dogs. Thus, this week’s blog post was born. I hope you find the information intriguing and shareworthy. Happy reading! Brucellosis – What is it? Brucellosis...

Canada Free Press The human antibodies are to be tested on human and canine tumors in a mouse-model to assess dose safety and how well they work By News on the Net SASKATOON – Teenagers and pet dogs stand to benefit from a novel therapy for bone cancer being developed at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). Human and veterinary cancer specialists at USask have...

[Humans have always loved dogs. This is proof. As if we need any.] by Alexandru Micu ZME Science Stone age communities in the Iberian Peninsula buried dogs alongside humans, a new study reports. These animals were also fed a diet very similar to that of their owners. All in all, the findings showcase how tight the relationship between humans and dogs had grown by this...

PuppyUp Des Moines is honored to have been selected as GiveIowa‘s featured organization for the month of February! GiveIowa, sponsored by Greater Iowa Credit Union, is a cooperative designed to help some of central Iowa’s important non-profits that are valuable to the communities they serve. “Letting people decide where their donations go, rather than leaving it up to corporations and big companies.” PuppyUp Des...

Certainly your dog has already marked this very important day on the calendar, but just in case you’ve forgotten, February 23rd is National Dog Biscuit Day, also known as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. The history of canine treats shows that earlier versions were quite a bit different than today’s variety. Dog treats used to include stale, moldy bread, rotting leftovers and rock-hard biscuits...