Joshua D. Schiffman and Matthew Breen Abstract   Over 1.66 million humans (approx. 500/100 000 population rate) and over 4.2 million dogs (approx. 5300/100 000 population rate) are diagnosed with cancer annually in the USA. The interdisciplinary field of comparative oncology offers a unique and strong opportunity to learn more about universal cancer risk and development through epidemiology, genetic and genomic investigations. Working across...

What you put in your dog’s food bowl and dole out as treats can impact his joints, mobility and overall health. Arden Moore A mere six years ago, Cleo, my 12-pound terrier mix, was rocking the Pacific Ocean waves on a surfboard as a proud member of the SoCal Surf Dogs. When she neared the shore, she would propel her body off the foam...

[This article is specifically about NK Killer cells in humans, but the same science applies in dogs as well.]   Maxx Chatsko, The Motley Fool Viruses, infectious microbes, and cancers might invoke fear in healthy humans, but the foreign invaders and mutants have a boogeyman of their own: natural killer (NK) cells. These immune cells certainly live up to their ominous name. NK cells...

By Paris Permenter & John Bigley Living in Texas, we take steps to make sure our pets are safe in the event of natural disasters like flash floods, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes. But we rarely think of how to keep your dog safe in an earthquake–even though a large number of small earthquakes have occurred in our state. We’ve only been in one earthquake...

By Brinkwire Forty-five pet owners in 13 states have caught Salmonella from pig ear dog treats. It’s unclear whether the nearly four dozen people ate the chewy snacks, or were simply infected by touching them then touching their mouths. There was no mention of dogs getting sick in the alert on Wednesday afternoon. In any case, 12 of them were hospitalized, prompting a multi-state...

By Jo Jo Harder Earth Day happened back on April 22. But every day should be a day to celebrate nature and the beauty of the world. Here are six fun ways to taking care of your four-legged family member while being sustainable and celebrating the Earth. Off to the Park Summertime is calling. Get outdoors and explore nature with your dog. Many celebrations...

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. Can’t resist those puppy dog eyes? You don’t have to, as long as you share selectively. From Chowhound By Henna...

Pet MD By Yahaira Cespedes Like many Americans, you may be planning to have a festive Fourth of July. Along with barbeques and day at the beach, no July holiday celebration would be complete without enjoying the fireworks that celebrate the birth of our nation. Perhaps you are considering staying at home and planning a get-together with friends and family. Or, you may want...

Sniffing out cancer, transforming autistic children’s lives and even warning about imminent seizures: The miracle dogs who do what doctors cannot Bethany Fletcher, 11, could not go to the shops with her family due to autism Her life has been transformed after the introduction of eight-year-old Quartz David Rudkin’s dog is able to detect if he is about to collapse into a coma Dorothy...