March 23rd Is National Puppy Day If you’ve ever owned a puppy you know that there’s nothing sweeter than puppy breath – and nothing sharper than puppy teeth. Puppies embody a magic unequaled. Watching puppies tumble and play fill us with joy. They teach our children about love and responsibility. And they teach all of us about their fearless spirit. That fearless, undaunted spirit...

(March 15, 2016 From HeraldSun by Cheryl Balfour, Melbourne Leader) MELBOURNE scientists say a new canine cancer trial has produced exciting results that could lead to a breakthrough in human treatment. Dr. Noam Pik, head of the veterinary division at West Melbourne biotechnology research group Biotempus is leading the free clinical trial and said early results were “mind-blowing”. “If this trial proves effective, we...

March is Poison Prevention Month and for over 50 years, the third week in March has been observed as National Animal Poison Prevention Week. “This week is all about bringing knowledge and awareness to all pet owners regarding the many poisonous hazards in and around one’s own home, and what to do if you know or suspect that your pet has ingested something that...

March 13, 1942 is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps, and so it seems only right to annually honor their service on that date. They served to save, and they deserve to be remembered. Revered for centuries for their unwavering bravery and loyalty, dogs have served alongside the men and women of the Armed Forces for most of American history. They...

(From Modern Dog Magazine) By College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University We all know that smoking is bad for our health, but what might surprise many pet-owners are the dangerous effects that same smoke can have on their four-legged loved ones after some time. “There are studies that show that dogs exposed to large amounts of second-hand smoke have significant...

What do you think your dog would do if she had opposable thumbs? Open the treats jar? Get into the refrigerator? Watch Lassie and Rin Tin Tin reruns on Pay-Per-View? Play “Zombie Dog” on your computer while you’re at work? Turn on the stove and cook a juicy steak? Well, that last one is a given. Lucky for us, our furry friends don’t have...

By the end of this year the PuppyUp Foundation will have donated $500,000.00 for cancer research that benefits pets and people. Thank you so much for making this possible. But research is just one part of our mission. We also fund awareness and education projects. Maybe you’ve seen us at pet expos, craft fairs, farmer’s markets, veterinary conferences, or you’ve seen our early warning...

Having a dog in the White House is nothing new. 32 U.S. Presidents enjoyed the company, friendship, and loyalty of their canine companions. The love of a good dog disregards politics. Oh, the next time you have trouble coming up with a name for a new puppy, check out some of the names our Presidents gave their canine friends. George Washington (no party): 1st...

My sunshine doesn’t come from the skies, It comes from the love in my dog’s eyes. ~  Unknown Poet Happy Valentine’s Day from the PuppyUp Foundation....