By Elizabeth DeLomba From: Veterinary Practice News Anxiety is pervasive in our 24-7 society, and dealing with its consequences can be a frequent source of frustration. It’s not just us—our pets also are affected by stress and anxiousness. Both clinicians and pet owners are actively seeking prescription-free solutions to help minimize inappropriate behavior, phobias, fear, and anxiety that impact their pets. Fear and anxiety...

By Lauren Vinopal Ticks can cause Lyme disease, Powassan virus, and even the meat sweats, but that’s just ticks on humans. Ticks on dogs are an entirely different animal. There are many tick-borne illnesses that can be especially dangerous and deadly for dogs. Applying tick prevention medications and checking pups for bugs regularly for bugs can help, but that’s sometimes not enough. Knowing what...

Could a common sweetener that’s already in the kitchen cupboards in many American homes — stevia — prove to be an effective treatment for a disease as debilitating and persistent as Lyme disease? From: University of New Haven It’s too early to say that for sure, but research by Eva Sapi, a University of New Haven professor of cellular and molecular biology, and the...

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a simple new blood test that can detect the presence of seven different types of cancer by spotting unique patterns in the fragmentation of DNA shed from cancer cells and circulating in the bloodstream. In a proof-of-concept study, the test, called DELFI (DNA evaluation of fragments for early interception), accurately detected the presence of...

The Puppy Up Foundation honors all our two, three, and four footed friends who celebrate this day! National Cancer Survivors Day® is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community. The day is celebrated on the first Sunday in June primarily in the United States of America. The day...

By Lauren Corona You might love everything summer has to offer, but it can be a challenging time for dogs. Since our canine companions have a limited capacity for heat regulation, they’re susceptible to heat stroke, which is exceptionally serious in dogs and often fatal. As such, it’s important to take extra care of your four-legged friend during the hotter months, particularly if you’re...

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 Brendan Bures Many people want to know the truth around CBD for pets. Could it legitimately help my dog...

by CriticalCareDVM A couple of weeks ago I received a message from one of you asking me to share what I wished pet parents knew. Wow! That’s quite a request. Where do I begin? This week I’ve decided to take a stab at this intriguing inquiry. I’ve decided to let you in on four things I want every dog and cat owner to know...

Purdue University superfan’s legacy lives on through cancer collaborations WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue Center for Cancer Research is honoring the legacy of Tyler Trent – the Purdue graduate and superfan who died Jan. 1 at age 20 of the rare bone cancer osteosarcoma – through three new collaborative research initiatives, including one that involves using his cancer cells. Trent, an inspiration to...