By George Johnson [This article was original published in the NYT Feb. 22, 2016] For all its peculiar horror, cancer comes with a saving grace. If nothing else can stop a tumor’s mad evolution, the cancer ultimately dies with its host. Everything the malignant cells have learned about outwitting the patient’s defenses — and those of the oncologists — is erased. The next case...
November 7 is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
Reason for Hope as We Observe National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day is observed each year on November 7 to help draw attention to the prevalence of this deadly disease and the advances being made in treating it. Highly regarded dog agility trainer Terry Simons founded an organization called CLEAR (Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research) and National Canine Lymphoma...
How conservation dogs help track endangered species
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN)Dogs and their sensitive noses are known for finding people during search and rescue efforts, sniffing out drugs and even diseases like cancer. But the powerful canine nose can also act like radar for other things that are hidden from our sight. Now, they’re acting like watchdogs for endangered species and assisting with conservation efforts. Organizations like Working Dogs for...
Canine cancer screening test in the works
Texas A&M’s veterinary college is developing a blood test to identify early cancer in dogs Veterinarians may soon be equipped with a tool that would assist in the early detection of canine cancer. Veterinary oncologists at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) are set to begin testing Nu.Q by VolitionRx, a suite of routine blood tests for the unique...
How to Minimize Adverse Vaccine Reactions in Your Pet
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. Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker I’m perpetually annoyed by the conventional veterinary community’s casual, often purposefully uninformed view...
Gut Issues? Many Vets Miss the Mark for Effective Treatment
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. Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker A recently published study conducted by veterinary researchers at the University of Pennsylvania suggests...
Lipoma and Liposarcoma in the Dog: Fatty Tumors
By Demian Dressler, DVM Is that soft squishy lump on your dog something to worry about? It depends. Many times dog lovers will arrive in my hospital and point out that their canine companion has a bump. They are soft, kind of like very firm jello. “Doesn’t seem to be causing any pain,” they say. Hmmm. Well, it could be a “fatty” tumor....
November Is Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s What You Should Know
The month of November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to spread knowledge about pets and cancer, as well as a time to educate ourselves about the things we can do to prevent or treat cancer in our own pets. Cancer can be caused by a variety of environmental and genetic factors, and there are many different types of cancer...
Traveling With A New Baby And A Dog? Take It To The Road!
By Sally Writes Around four in every 10 adults in the U.S. are planning to take a family vacation before the year ends, and for those with a new baby and a furry best friend, things are no different. What makes a first vacation with a mixed doggy-baby family different is arguably the way you travel. With pets and babes alike, frequent stops, flexibility and destination choice become...
