“It’s just the most amazing thing to love a dog, isn’t it? It makes our relationships with people seem as boring as a bowl of oatmeal.” – John Grogan, Marley and me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog. In This Issue In This Issue: Thank You and High Five!; Welcome Dr. Lane to VCA River in Chattanooga; Countdown to PuppyUp Spring, TX–...

We all want our dogs to be comfortable, whether they’re puppies, ageing, or sick. This article by the Whole Dog Journal gives a great rundown of what they have found to be some of the best orthopedic beds for our best friends. We hope you find it informative. You can find the whole article here. Whole Dog Journal (you can subscribe here) takes no...

From American Veterinarian By Mark Cantrell In the thousands of years they’ve been domesticated, dogs have helped humans in many ways, from herding sheep and cattle to performing search and rescue duties after disasters. Now dogs have begun aiding us in what might be the most important way yet: finding new ways to fight cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) defines comparative oncology as “the...

Support the Puppy Up Foundation simply by walking your dog! It’s easy and almost more fun than a room full of puppies! Use the app each time you grab for the leash. It’s healthy for you, your dog, and us. How does it work? After you download the app onto your smartphone, take the phone with you when you walk your dog(s). Simply press...

By Dog Time As more people understand the importance of nutrition to their own health, they’re starting to consider what’s in their dog’s food as well. Food manufacturers are only too happy to oblige, and the latest products are likely to be labeled raw, human grade, natural or organic, and include ingredients said to promote health, such as blueberries and salmon oil. The best...

CBS Boston (watch the video here) January 12, 2018 NORTH GRAFTON (CBS) – When it comes to cancer research, dogs just might be the key to unlock vital clues needed to find a cure. Veterinarians in central Massachusetts are excited about some recent results and it’s also making for some extremely thankful pet owners. “They gave me my best friend back and they gave...

From Dogs Naturally By Dr. Ashwani Singh Does your dog love the winter or would she rather cuddle up on the couch under a cozy blanket? Either way, you should be prepared to protect her when she ventures out into the elements. Winter care tips for your dog are important to keep her safe this season. Many dog owners live with the misconception that...

Scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC use enzymes responsible for marine animal bioluminescence to help researchers test whether cancer immunotherapies work University of Southern California – Health Sciences From Eureka Alert LOS ANGELES – A team of scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is looking to some deep sea dwellers to create a better way to develop cancer-fighting...

  From: Arizona State University    ASU Now January 9, 2018 Evolution is the creative force shaping all earthly life. It is also the reason why all multicellular life is susceptible to cancer. The processes of evolution are the fuel behind the interplay of malignant cells and the bodies they attack. From Dec. 7-10, researchers attended ISEEC 2017, the conference of the International Society for...