June marks the official start of summertime, and while it may be a season when “the livin’ is easy,” June has also been deemed the month for dog devotees to ready their four-legged loved ones for the possibility of days when living is rough due to a natural disaster. Pet parents can defend the members of their fur family against flooding, tornadoes, wildfire and...

From WebMD Pets You’re on the couch, cozied up with your canine buddy, and you feel a bump. You try to remember when you last nuzzled this exact little spot. And before you know it, your mind is racing with questions. Is this lump new? What is it? Quickly, this leads you to the ultimate concern: Could it be cancer? Without a vet’s expertise...

From HolidogTimes by Ciara Blackledge Dog owners just want the best for their four-pawed companion and keeping your dog healthy is a huge part of that. One of the scariest and most worrisome diseases that can affect your beloved pooch is cancer. It is vital to keep on top of your dog’s health with regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle for all dogs, however,...

  The Puppy Up Foundation and Tripawds have a long standing friendship. When Luke Robinson set out from Austin to Boston with his four legged companions, Murphy and Hudson, to travel across the country telling people about canine cancer and comparative oncology, Tripawds gave support and encouragement. Back then, little was being done to raise awareness about the crisis of canine cancer, and it...

Malignant melanoma in dogs. Just as in people, malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer in dogs that affects pigmented cells known as melanocytes. Dogs often develop benign tumors in pigmented cells that do not metastasize, which are called melanocytomas. These tumors are found on areas of the dog’s body that have hair. Most malignant melanomas occur on the mouth or mucous membranes,...

By Joanne Intile, DACVIM From PetMed.com The skin is the largest organ of a dog, and tumors affecting this structure are common. Between 60 to 80 percent of skin tumors in dogs are benign, meaning if you notice a lump on your dog’s skin, there’s a good chance it won’t be anything to worry about. However, the visible appearance of a growth can’t be...

  While the article is a bit dated, the information is still valuable. A 2017 video from Memorial Sloan Kettering regarding nanoparticles now being used more often in human cancer patients led to this article below. Perhaps some readers were unfamiliar with the nano-particle technology process for their animals. We hope this will encourage others to research this potential treatment for their companions.  ...

On Sunday, May 7th over 1,300 people and 900 dogs attended the 4th Annual PuppyUp Madison Walk at McKee Farms in Fitchburg, WI. This is the largest PuppyUp Walk the Foundation holds each year, and each year the PuppyUp Madison Team surpasses their goals. Their beginning goal in 2014 was $10,000 and 50 participants and they passed that goal by raising approximately $87,000 with...

Making the painful decision to help our companion animals pass is never an easy one. Taking them to the vet clinic for the final good bye is even more difficult—especially for our beloved friends. Dr. Laurie Brush offers an alternative – in home, end-life health care, or pet hospice. Posted 8:35 PM, May 10, 2017, by Michael Dupre Watch the accompanying video here.  ...