By Seema Prasad For the WHO video that accompanies this article, please click on this link. While the spread of medical misinformation perpetuated many myths on the international COVID-19 outbreak that got people worried, there are a number of organizations trying to undo the damage. Among the many false stories published, one in particular is sending pet owners into a panic. The news said that cats...

Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day is celebrated on February 23rd, and it’s a perfect time to surprise your pup with some yummy biscuits to celebrate. Sometimes it can be hard to tell what kinds of dog biscuits to buy from the store, so you may want to try making some homemade treats for your pup, instead. Here are a few recipes that will have your...

Terry Bulger NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A Cancer diagnosis is a life-changing moment that is likely to be the beginning of a long struggle. But little things can help make for memorable and good moments, like the Pet Therapy Program at Vanderbilt. Imagine being in the clinic, hooked up to machines, and visited non-stop by doctors and nurses. Then a dog walks into the...

Well isn’t everyday love your pet day? What are you doing for your pet today? We are giving extra treats, a longer walk and a few more snuggles. Let us know what special plans you have for your best furry friends and post them to our Puppy Up Foundation Facebook Page here!...

The noninvasive and cost-effective tool will help veterinarians identify the cause of canine chronic enteropathy and monitor a dog’s response to treatment over time. Antech Diagnostics (part of Mars Petcare) has announced the completion of its final study of a new blood test for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Chronic vomiting and diarrhea are among the most common reasons why dogs are presented for veterinary...

ERIE, Penn. (WJET) – A recent study by the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania shows that beagles are capable of identifying lung cancer in humans with near-perfect precision. The research, published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, indicates that three beagles were 97 percent accurate in distinguishing blood serum samples of patients with malignant lung cancer from healthy control...

Bruce Mikells Earlier this month we received a stern warning from our veterinarian that our dog, Jasper, was becoming too fat. Obesity is a problem in pets just like it is in people. So, we made a switch to what we thought was a better kind of food for Jasper to eat. We should have asked our Vet what food would be the best...

(Donna Reeder) Chancellor was given to me by husband as a get well gift after I had heart surgery over 10 years ago. Before he was a year old, he was diagnosed with severe elbow dysplasia. Our dog’s breeder said that as per our contract, I could choose to put him down, and she would “replace” him with another puppy. We found an incredible...

By William Hank As 2016 drew to a close, Lydia Smith and her family were looking to bring another dog into their lives. Having shared their Texas Hill Country home with a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Koki for several years, they decided to add another member of the beloved Herding Group breed to the mix. While researching Corgi rescues online, Smith came across a...