By Daphne Miller July 1 at 7:00 AM  The last time I brought my dog, Pepper, in for her annual exam, the vet raised an eyebrow and double-checked the medical chart. “Same dog?” she asked, clearly surprised that Pepper’s recorded age did not match the glossy-coated ball of fur bouncing four feet off the floor in front of her. At 17, this spaniel-Chihuahua is...

Normally on the first of the month, we remind pet parents to check their dogs and cats thoroughly for lumps and bumps. It’s so easy to develop this simple habit, especially if we do it on the first of every month. So we’re reminding you again — check your furry friends for new lumps or bumps, unusual smells (not just the regular ones!), and...

U.S. FDA tallies 560 dogs affected since 2014 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.   By Edie Lau; Lisa Wogan The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

A cancer research project involving dogs could eventually pave the way for an over-the-counter mesothelioma test. Researchers in Florida recently published a study suggesting that dogs may be able to detect lung cancer with surprising accuracy. If they can determine which cancer biomarkers the dogs detect, they may be able to develop an over-the-counter mesothelioma test. Can Dogs Smell Lung Cancer? The new study...

It’s a known fact that dogs do not live as long as humans. Dogs live an average of 10 to 18 years, depending on the breed, lifestyle, and health of the dog. A dog’s body ages faster than a human’s, which means that their lifespan will be considerably shorter. While people are considered full grown by their late teens, a dog is considered full-grown...

Clients need nutritional guidance and direction from animal health professionals When it comes to an animal’s nutrition, veterinary professionals and pet owners remain divided on several dietary trends. An annual survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found disagreement between these two groups on a range of popular feeding trends, including grain-free/low-glycemic, alternative protein sources (i.e. vegan/vegetarian), canned food, and raw diets....

by Sally Writes More people than ever are bringing their dogs on vacation. Approximately 40% of dog owners brought their furry friend on vacation within the last year, a number that has doubled in only a decade. While it has become more acceptable to bring well-trained dogs out, many hotels and destinations remain decidedly not dog friendly. Though there are numerous ways to make temporary separation easier...

By HANNA NETISINGHA UI College of Veterinary Medicine Although it’s rare, some puppies are born with heart conditions that should be detected and treated as soon as possible to ensure that they lead a healthy life. Dr. Jordan Vitt, a veterinary cardiologist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, says the three types of congenital heart defects seen most often are...

By: Laura Klivans for ABC News It all started on a Tuesday night, when I came home from work to an unmistakable absence. My brown-and-white pitbull mix, Maizey, wasn’t at the top of the stairs to greet me. Instead, she was in her bed, shaky and confused. When I tried to get her up, she stumbled, nearly falling over while standing still. Walking to...