From Pet Finder Author Shauna is a proud pet parent. She has shared her popular and entertaining blog about “dogs and other messy things,” Fido and Wino, in preparation for Valentine’s Day. As Valentine’s Day approaches you could be thinking a couple of things. Maybe you’re contentedly daydreaming about perforated paper bunny cards, too-hot cinnamon hearts and the various secret admirers you are sure...

Dr. Karen Becker From Healthy Pets Mercola.com Scientists who specialize in studying all things canine are building an impressive body of research on the extraordinary bond between people and their dogs. Of course, those of us who share our lives with dogs reached the same conclusion long ago, but it’s still nice to have our suspicions confirmed! Indeed, studies prove there is true chemistry...

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 Jack Haskins From Merced Sun Star When two of my dogs developed skin problems I met with the...

From KOMU By: Jared Austin, KOMU 8 Reporter COLUMBIA — Researchers at MU have found a treatment for bone cancer in dogs, which a Columbia veterinarian said is becoming an especially serious issue for large dogs. More than 10,000 cases of bone cancer are found in dogs in the United States each year, according to the MU News Bureau. There are 800 to 900...

Hopeful news for dogs in Australia. Maybe the research and clinical trials will prove fruitful and will make their way here. From Small Caps By Lorna Nicholas February 7, 2019 Oncology company PharmAust (ASX: PAA) has manufactured its first batch of Monepantel anti-cancer tablets in readiness for the phase I clinical trial in dogs, which will begin later this month. The company has produced...

From 1011 Now Interview with Ben Blecha, the owner of Go Hero Go. By Jon Vanderford BENKELMAN, Neb.- A man from Benkelman who lost part of his leg to cancer, is using his experience to make leg braces for dogs. “The company’s name is Hero,” business owner Ben Blecha said. “We make dog braces. They are all custom made to each dog. There are...

From Healthy Pets Karen Becker, DVM A recent small study of 22 family homes revealed that pet bowls are the fourth most germ-infested item found in households with dogs and cats. All pet food bowls, including those used for kibble, should be washed after each use, primarily to safeguard the health of human family members Food bowls should be washed with hot, soapy water,...

US News  https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-02-05/canine-bone-cancer-vaccine-hints-at-a-human-version?src=usn_fb&fbclid=IwAR2pSS-KB4T-Se6DgCkSTfMBt5RvQ4uzNjvHEcMWnScjAfAqUykvPwmGKLU By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An experimental vaccine for bone cancer in dogs could offer a road map for a human version of the treatment, researchers report. More than 10,000 cases of bone cancer in dogs occur in the United States each year. But the disease is not common in humans, with only 800...

From Heavy While Midwesterners brace themselves for even colder weather in the coming days than they’ve already been dealing with, Michigan and Wisconsin have already declared a State of Emergency and urged citizens to plan accordingly for the cold snap. With areas of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois reaching temperatures of -50 degree Fahrenheit through Wednesday and Thursday, each state is warning citizens to take extra...