National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year on July 31st and December 2nd. The need to adopt shelter mutts is so great that two days of the calendar year are devoted to National Mutt Day (July 31 and December 2). Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in...

From the Sun Gazette by Barbara Cioffi How does too much water affect a dog’s body? Through their research the McCuskers learned that water intoxication results in hyponatremia, a condition where body fluids become diluted and very low sodium levels shift the dog’s electrolyte balance. With depleted sodium, the cells, including those in the brain, swell, affecting blood pressure and nerve and muscle function....

“Understanding the mechanisms that different species evolved to suppress cancer may help researchers develop novel prevention and treatment strategies.”

by Liz Ahlberg Touchstone, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign From Medical Xpress A class of molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids could inhibit cancer’s growth and spread, University of Illinois researchers report in a new study in mice. The molecules, called endocannabinoids, are made naturally by the body and have similar properties to cannabinoids found in marijuana – but without the...

Note (8/3/18) Since we posted this blog, we came across an article by The Whole Dog Journal on grain-free kibble and thought our readers would appreciate it. Whole Dog Journal takes NO advertising and does a yearly analysis is different kinds and brands of dog food. They are very relaible. Here is their article: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/blog/Please-Dont-Panic-About-the-Grain-Free-Thing-21893-1.html?ET=wholedogjournal:e309707:850190a:&st=email&s=p_Blog080218 As concerned pet parents, we’re always interested in providing...

From Markets – Business Insider PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire DURHAM, N.C., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Researchers have developed what appears to be a simple, minimally invasive, effective way to treat osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs that may prove to be of considerable importance in treating humans, too. The study detailing this new approach appears in the latest issue of STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM). OA...

A new study has found that naturally occurring endocannabinoids may have the potential to slow tumor growth and prevent cancer migration in mice with osteosarcoma. By Amanda Carrozza Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered that a class of molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids have the potential to prevent the growth and spread of cancerous tumors. These molecules—endocannabinoid epoxides—have...

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 Fox News in Phoenix PHOENIX (KSAZ) – Dogs, cats, even horses seem to be the newest customer base for...

Diet and nutrition. It’s important to supply your dog(s) with the best possible foods you can afford – both to maintain your healthy dog’s nutritional well-being, and to improve the health of a dog who has cancer or another serious medical challenge. We’ve posted about nutrition and “dangerous foods for dogs” in our blog before. When we find new, more detailed, or even contrary...