I’m sure it goes without saying that you shouldn’t wash your dog if his immune system is compromised, if the weather is too cold, or if he is suffering from a disease or illness that, if bathed, could weaken his system and threaten his life. That being said, here is an interesting article from Rover on how often we should consider bathing our dogs....

  From The Dog Cancer Blog by Amber L. Drake When we hear the word, “cancer,” we’re sent into an immediate panic. Our heart starts beating so hard it feels like it’s going to beat right out of our chest. We get light-headed. We feel like the world is falling out from under us. We turn to our best friend, and realize her life...

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 The Vancouver Courier Veterinarian Katherine Kramer says medical marijuana works wonders for pets, but regular weed can ‘kill them’...

by ELLIE ROMANO, WCYB WCYB News 5 PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WCYB) – Some homebound residents in the Tri-Cities are having trouble affording the costs of feeding their pets. Now, a local veterinarian is stepping in to help. Dr. Karen Stone is the owner of Appalachian Animal Hospital in Piney Flats. She reached out to Meals on Wheels after she found out some residents share...

  The purpose of National Cancer Control Month is to raise awareness about cancer. That’s also one of our three guiding missions of The Puppy Up Foundation. How common is cancer in dogs? Unfortunately, cancer is one of the leading causes of death in older animals. According to the Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF), 1 out of every 4 dogs and 1 out of every...

This is the time of year (when isn’t it the time of year, especially in some geographic locations) when mice and rats decide our climate-controlled homes, garages, and other buildings are a great place to set up house, raise a family, and take over the property. If you have ever lived out in the country you know what I mean. If you’ve ever lived...

From Rover.com If you think your dog is suffering from poisoning right now, you can call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 24 hours a day to talk with a poison control specialist. As we come to the end of National Animal Poison Prevention Month, it can’t hurt to review some of the more dangerous foods for our dogs. This is by no...

                  Studying animal models to enhance the overall understanding of cancer is a longstanding and valuable practice that, until recently, had been fairly uniform. The traditional model, the laboratory mouse, has occupied the oncologic arena since the 1980s, offering researchers a way to observe tumor growth and drug response in a natural environment, as opposed to...

There are more than 65 million pet dogs in the United States, each one of them offering a lifetime of companionship to their owners. But dogs can give much more than just companionship, they can help us to stay fit and healthy too. In fact, whatever their age or breed, dogs can make a perfect workout buddy. Whether you want to start a regular fitness regime or plan to...