by Stephen Johnson From Big Think There’s a lot in modern society that can cause cancer in humans: smoking, living next to a power plant, eating unhealthy foods. But scientists now think that human activity is also leading to increased rates of cancer in animals. In a new paper published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, researchers at Arizona State University’s School of Life Sciences used...
June 3rd Is National Cancer Survivors Day
The Puppy Up Foundation celebrates all our family and friends — two, three, and four-footed — who are cancer survivors! Who are you celebrating today? #CancerSurvivorsDay Observed annually on the first Sunday in June, National Cancer Survivor’s Day has been set aside to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.” National Cancer Survivor’s Day was first announced by Merril Hastings during...
Dog cancer: Can sleeping in the sun cause my dog to get skin cancer?
“MY eight-year-old English bull terrier has been sleeping a lot in the sunshine. Can this cause skin cancer?” By David Grant MBE Express.co.uk It is worth checking with your vet first to see if there is any cause for the dog sleeping more. Regarding skin cancer, English bull terriers are indeed at risk. While I have come across many cases in white-haired cats, I...
June Is National Pet Preparedness Month
Important reminder to create an evacuation plan for the whole family From BARK By JoAnna Lou Sometimes all of the unofficial national “holidays” and awareness months that keep cropping up seem excessive. Do we really need a National Hug Your Cat Day?! But I think the new movement to make June National Pet Preparedness Month is a really good one, and a nice complement...
Brain cancer clinical trials in dogs could speed up human trials
By Ala Errebhi, Reporter From KTTC.com ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Dogs and humans share a special bond, like the bond between Emily Amsler and her dog Charlotte. “I’ve read and heard about people who have their canine soulmates, which is a fairly accurate term I think.” Sadly they also share a deadly type of brain cancer: glioblastoma. It’s a tumor and if it’s...
5 Medical Conditions Dogs Can Sense, According To Science
From Romper By Lindsay E. Mack Dogs have long helped out with police work, military duties, and farm jobs, so it should come as no surprise that canines are joining the medical field, too. Learning about the medical conditions dogs can sense just might give you a newfound respect for canine companions everywhere. Seriously, dogs are the best. How can dogs tell when something...
Heatstroke In Dogs – How to Recognize It and How to Treat It
Summer is upon us and it looks like it will be brutal in many parts of the country. We need to protect our dogs from the heat. Here’s an article from Wikihow on recognizing and treating heatstroke – and more importantly, how to avoid it. Dogs are not as efficient at releasing heat as we are; they are built to conserve rather than release...
Pet cancer signs vets want you to watch out for
From WCAX By Connor Cyrus BURLINGTON, VT According to the Animal Cancer Foundation, roughly 6 million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs and cats each year. Peak Veterinarian Referral Center in Williston is a place one might go to seek a diagnosis or treatment. “I thought it was crazy they were giving chemotherapy to dogs and cats,” said Kendra Knapik, a veterinary oncologist....
CDC Warning Echoes Parasite Council’s Predictions About Vector-borne Disease
From American Veterinarian The CDC’s newly released data on Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis underscore the One Health nature of these diseases and the attention required from both human and veterinary health care professionals. By Amanda Carrozza The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans of the significant diseases related to mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks that may affect people in the United States....
