From Vet Street By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology) Veterinary cancer specialists help pet families make hard decisions every day. For me, the hardest part is not making such end-of-life decisions or discussing the pros and cons of treating a beloved pet for cancer. The hardest decision for me is to recommend no treatment at all. The Decision to Forgo Treatment There...
Can Puppies and Kittens Get Cancer?
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology) From Vet Street The waiting room of a veterinary cancer specialist is pretty much a geriatric zone. The commonly treated cancers in adult dogs and cats include lymphoma, osteosarcoma and mast cell tumors. Research shows the average age of cats with lymphoma is 9 to 12 years and the average age of dogs with the...
4 Reasons Not to Ignore a Pet’s Broken Toenail
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology) From Vet Street Finding a broken toenail on your pet’s foot can easily be attributed to vigorous backyard digging or an exuberant session on the scratching post, but a broken nail may sometimes signal something more serious and should always merit at least a call to your veterinarian. Here are some examples of problems that a...
Product add-on helps detect canine bladder and prostate cancers
More than 80,000 dogs are diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma in the U.S. each year 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. Sentinel Biomedical has released Cadet...
3 Ways That Your Pet Can Heal Your Mind and Body
Research explains how pets can boost our mental and physical well-being. From Psychology Today By Tracy Asamoah, M.D. The spring after my husband and I got married, we brought home our first baby, our German Shepherd Malachi. We became parents to this 9-pound fuzzy bundle of energy and one among 56 percent of households who own pets. Why is it we are so connected to...
Vivos Inc. to Treat Advanced Canine Patient for Soft Tissue Sarcoma with IsoPet®
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 GlobeNewswire Richland, WA, Dec. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vivos, Inc. (OTC PINK:RDGL) a pharmaceutical company in the process...
Mutations boost immunity: Toward a cancer vaccine
[This article is about research into human cancers and immunity. Hopefully, it will translate to our canine and feline friends as well.] Date: November 26, 2018 Source: Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University Summary: In a new study, researchers describe a method for pinpointing tumor-specific factors in blood that can elicit a protective immune response in the body and may one day be harnessed...
‘She has never been wrong’: Siberian husky sniffs out owner’s ovarian cancer three times
From USA Today MILWAUKEE – Nothing against doctors, but it was a Siberian husky that first found Stephanie Herfel’s ovarian cancer and then detected two recurrences of the disease. You can call it the ultimate in affordable health care. Stephanie feels like she’s living a miracle. “I owe my life to that dog. She’s really been a godsend to me. She has never been wrong,”...
Keep pets safe during the holidays
Holiday Safety Tips ASPCA The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, please be sure to steer pets clear of the following unhealthy treats,...
