Pet Sitters International offers advice to ensure animals are not at risk during the holiday From Veterinary Practice Veterinarians should remind owners to keep their pets away from toxic foods and provide them with a safe space when planning Thanksgiving activities, advises Pet Sitters International (PSI). “Simple holiday traditions, such as hosting a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family can pose potential problems to...

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. From Veterinary Practice News Team with clients to ensure optimal calorie intake and nourishing sustenance during treatment By Kim Campbell...

What is canine lymphoma? Can it be treated? What is the life expectancy of a dog diagnosed with lymphoma? Overview of Canine Lymphoma By Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois From: Merck Veterinary Manual Canine lymphoma is a disease term comprising a heterogeneous group of malignancies with varying biologic aggressiveness derived from the uncontrolled...

By Ian Tucker Delano Luxembourg news  Scientists are investigating canines’ extraordinary sense of smell, hoping that it will prove a more reliable predictor of illnesses than conventional testing. Malaria Last week, researchers presented evidence that dogs could tell from sniffing someone’s socks whether they had malaria. After several months of training, a labrador and a labrador-retriever could tell if a child had the disease...

Researcher discusses new insights into the canine genome and how it informs research on human health By Scott Jackson, Daily News staff writer Moscow Pullman Daily News Geneticist Elaine Ostrander is bringing the world closer to understanding hereditary diseases in humans by studying their canine companions. Chief of the Cancer Genetics branch of the Human Genome Research Institute, Ostrander spoke at an event hosted...

Spay or neuter surgeries can cost around $200, but you risk more in cost and your pet’s health by not having the surgery. From The Mercury News By Nicole Forsyth Are you weighing whether you should have your dog spayed or neutered? You might think that not getting the surgery will save money, the costs of not getting your furry friend spayed or neutered...

Experimental cancer immunotherapy seeks to provide alternatives to surgery From Veterinary Practice News  https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/clinical-trial-shows-possible-longer-life-for-dogs-with-osteosarcoma/ Fifteen dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma survived a median time of 415 days after completing canine osteosarcoma immunotherapy, according to a clinical trial by ELIAS Animal Health. The study evaluating ELIAS’ autologous prescription product, known as ECI (ELIAS cancer immunotherapy) resulted in more successful long-term outcomes compared to historical treatment results...

According to new research, dogs with mammary neoplasia often have DNA mutations in well-known human breast cancer genes. From American Veterinarian By Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD Several forms of neoplasia have known genetic influences. Among the most well known of these are mutations in the human breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. Genetic screening is now readily available for patients with a family...

[This article from TAMU is from November 2017, but is just as relevant today.] From Texas A&M University Many of us know someone whose life has been impacted by cancer. Unfortunately, cancer can also occur in our pets. As part of Pet Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Heather Wilson-Robles, associate professor, and Dr. Brandan Wustefeld-Janssens, a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist at the Texas A&M College of...