JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- Therapy dogs are making a difference in the lives of Johnson City Residents, helping the youngest and oldest members of the community. Our furry companions give us relief when we walk into out front doors after a long day at work, but what happens when we put out dogs to work? Studies by the University of California Los Angeles have...

The Cancer Moonshot initiative, launched under the Obama administration, was audacious by design: Supercharge cancer research to encourage innovation, with the mission “to end to cancer as we know it.” Cancer researchers avoid using the word “cure.” From studying cancer at the molecular level, they know that tumors are complex—even personalized. There’s no simple cancer and no single cure. So, no single destination for...

From News Medical Life Sciences Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) A bone cancer known as osteosarcoma is genetically similar in dogs and human children, according to the results of a study published today by Tufts University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope. The findings could help break the logjam in the treatment of this deadly disease,...

Dr. Gary Thompson The recent heatwave has created a number of obvious dangers to your pets, and I will not be covering the well-worn ground of the risks of pets in cars and access to shade and water. While those are potentially life-threatening scenarios, there are some disease conditions that are more frequently seen or triggered by the heat. Urinary tract health is a...

This summer has been hot and while you can tell when the heat is getting to you, your dog can’t. Here are some warning signs that your pet could need help. It seems as though this summer has been even hotter than last. I don’t remember spending this much time debating if the air should be above 80 degrees inside the house so I...

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 Medical News By Simi Dogs are mans’ best friend. They are loyal, loving and provide us with endless amounts...

Dog Time If there’s one thing your dog looks forward to every day, it’s that time when they get to go out and let loose. Of course, I am referring to playtime. It’s that wonderful feeling akin to playing catch with dad or playing hide n’ seek with your friends in the neighborhood when you were still little. But beyond seeing our beloved pups...

GMA News Online By MAGGIE ADAN If you’re a dog lover, you probably don’t need a reason to give your good boi a hug when you get home tonight; his wagging tail and puppy dog eyes are reasons enough. But on top of offering companionship, unconditional love, loyalty, and slobbery kisses, there’s one more reason to give him a pat on the head: His...

Advocate-Messenger News By HELEN PALMER K9 Corner The August issue of DogWatch newsletter, published by Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, has a full page article title “Hot Weather Brings Hot Spots” written by the newsletter’s staff. Since the weather is still hot, this is the time to be aware of and alert for hot spots. Hot spots start with an itch which may be...