Jun 27, 2017 by Peter Dobias, DVM If you have ever seen a dog dressed in a T-shirt laced up the back or another one looking like a punk with bald spots shaved all over his body, his owner isn’t necessarily an eccentric dog person. The poor pooch may be dressed or shaved because of hot spots. Depending on what hemisphere you are in, summer...

The summer heat can be oppressive even for those of us who love the summer sun. But our dogs are not as efficient at releasing heat as we are; they are built to conserve rather than release heat and tend to heat up faster than we do. As such, we may not be aware of the fact that a dog has become overheated until...

Stay calm and alert. You’ll want to be on the lookout for anything that could scare your dog, but keep in mind that your dog can sense your emotions and will often copy them. For example: If you’re on edge and nervous, your dog will sense this and be on edge and nervous as well.

“Take me out to the ballgame!” And help the Puppy Up Foundation while you’re having fun enjoying the game. This coming Thursday, June 29, is Puppy Up Night at the Memphis Redbirds game. The game starts at 7:05 PM. The Redbirds are donating $4.00 per ticket when the tickets are ordered using this link www.memphisredbirds.com/groupportal. Tickets have to be ordered 24 hours before the game....

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk, My Name is Red In This Issue 10th annual “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down” Calendar Contest Has Begun!; We Love Hollywood Feed; Thoughts on ACVIM; Chemical Array Draws Out Maliginant Cells; Pup of the Month. Our 10th Annual Puppy Up Canine Cancer Calendar Contest Has Begun!  ...

We’re SO excited we’re grinning from ear to ear! And we hope you’ll come join us for our 10th annual Puppy Up Foundation “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down” Calendar Contest. You can get started right HERE. Enter the contest to honor your canine cancer hero. Who can enter? Anyone with a dog who currently has or has had cancer (living or passed).  Dogs...

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 Speaking for Spot It’s estimated that 80 percent of people with cancer take herbs and/or supplements as part of...

“Started in 1988, National Cancer Survivors Day aspires to draw attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorships to promote more resources, research, and survivor friendly legislation to improve survivors’ quality of life.” The growing network of (human) cancer survivors  inspired the creation of National Cancer Survivors Day, an annual observance that celebrates life for those who have survived, and serves as inspiration for...

From WebMD You’ve heard of flu outbreaks making people sick, but they can happen to dogs, too. Our doggie friends can catch “canine influenza,” which not only makes them feel bad, but can be dangerous to them. If you know the signs, you can help your dog feel better, or maybe keep him from getting sick at all. What are the symptoms of dog...