“You may have many best friends but your dog only has one.” — Unknown In This Issue: 2020 Calendar Contest Winners Announced; (Abstract) “Comparative oncology: what dogs and other species can teach us about humans with cancer”; Mast Cell Tumors; How to Keep Your Dog Safe in an Earthquake; Pup of the Month. Congratulations To Our 2020 Calendar Contest Winners! We’re pleased to announce...

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.   Reno Gazette Journal Mark Robison As the list of claimed benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) for dogs continues to grow,...

From The Winchester Sun We’ve all seen and read fictional stories about superheroes with extraordinary abilities. Comic books depicted heroes like Superman as faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive and able to leap buildings in a single bound. He even has X-ray vision. We’ve also seen plenty of science fiction movies and television shows with individuals having unique abilities or...

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Mercola Healthy Pets If you have a senior dog in the family, you may be wondering if her diet needs adjusting now that she’s getting up in years. This is actually a very good question, and in fact, recent research suggests that dogs’ bodies experience significant changes as they age.1 The study evaluated 80 large-breed dogs from adulthood...

It’s particularly challenging to predict the prognosis for this type of canine cancer – sometimes it’s harmless; sometimes it’s deadly. From Whole Dog Journal By Barbara Dobbins Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the most common form of malignant skin cancer that occurs in dogs, accounting for about 14 to 21 percent of all skin tumors. There is significant variability in the presentation of MCTs...

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day. While you might think a fire is more of a human problem, think again. According to the National Fire Protection Association, animals are involved in starting fires that lead to 13.7 million dollars in property damage per year. American Humane reports that each year more than 500,000 pets are affected by house fires, with 1,000 house...

Dogs stung by bees can be hurt or even killed – bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants may all cause allergic reactions. Learn what you should do if your dog gets stung or bitten by these flying insects. Whole Dog Journal By Catherine Ashe, DVM Spring is springing forth all over the country. Flowers, grasses, and trees are blooming, and the pollinators are out...

by Andy Roark DVM MS From Dr Andy Roark Every dog is unique, but some special dogs become cornerstones as we build our lives. These companions accompany us as we grow into who we are and become part of our most treasured and sacred memories. Phoenix came into my life long before I went to veterinary school. In fact, he was a big reason...

WGN Radio by Michael Heidemann, I am fortunate to have always had a dog in my life. Growing up we always had a dog and currently have the pleasure of 3 golden retrievers. The reason I say fortunate is that there is a lot of data showing the health benefits from spending time with a pet and in many cases a dog in particular....