Pharmaust in preliminary dog drug tests

Posted by on Sep 20, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

This information comes from an Australian news article. Hopefully this will be available in the U.S. by Matt Birney From  The West ASX listed biotech Pharmaust, will complete preliminary clinical trials on dogs in the coming weeks to help determine the required dosage for its newly reformulated Monepantel tablets in canine subjects. Data from the canine trials will help determine the required doses for...

Intussusception – When the Gut Becomes a Telescope

Posted by on Sep 19, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

by CriticalCareDVM   Most dog owners have heard of many of the common gastrointestinal problems that afflict dogs. Parvovirus in dogs. Intestinal parasites (aka “worms), foreign objects causing an obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and even gastric dilatation-volvulus (aka: “bloat”). Yet, there is one about which few parents know. Which one you ask? The problem is called an intussusception. This week’s post is all...

AHS Releases New Canine Heartworm Guidelines

Posted by on Sep 18, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

The American Heartworm Society has released updated guidelines for the prevention, testing, and treatment of canine heartworm. American Veterinarian By Maureen McKinney Today, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) released a revised version of its highly regarded canine heartworm guidelines—the first update since 2014. Reducing disease transmission, clarifying testing recommendations, and avoiding treatment shortcuts are priorities in the new guidelines. Based on the 2016 Triennial...

Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much … and why the stages of grief are just as valid when your loss is an animal.

Posted by on Sep 17, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

Psychology Today Ralph Ryback M.D.   “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France A pet owner’s worst fear is losing a beloved companion. For those who have experienced this loss, there is usually a poignant story to share about a cherished dog or cat’s passing. From one pet owner to another, we understand the intense pain and emptiness...

Canine Brucellosis: An Underrecognized Zoonotic Disease

Posted by on Sep 17, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

Canine infection with Brucella canis is endemic in much of the world, but what risk does it pose to public health? By Kate Boatright, VMD American Veterinarian Brucellosis is a worldwide zoonotic disease caused by a gram-negative coccobacillus with 12 known species. Brucella melitensis, Brucella abortus, and Brucella suis are well-known causes of a flulike infection in humans. Brucella canis has been reported primarily...

Five Super Powers You Probably Never Knew Dogs Possess

Posted by on Sep 16, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

From 360Nobs Dogs are known as man’s best friend and it appears to be much more than words as they possess some superpowers that humans can only comprehend. Telepathy While this may seem like the strangest superpower, they do have it to a certain extent. Dogs can’t exactly read your mind, but they do know how you’re feeling. In a study published in Biology...

20-plus clinics to participate in expanded osteosarcoma vaccine clinical trial

Posted by on Sep 16, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

The immunotherapy treatment is designed to supplement amputation and chemotherapy Veterinary Practice News Initial results of a pilot study for canine osteosarcoma vaccine are promising, prompting a larger study to test its safety and efficacy. Pharmaceutical company Aratana Therapeutics, which received conditional licensure for Live Listeria Vector (AT-014), has expanded its clinical trial to include more than two dozen veterinary oncology practice groups across...

New Human Stem Cell Technology May Help Treat Canine OA

Posted by on Sep 15, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

Results of a multicenter study show initial success in dogs with OA using a simple, cost-effective, and minimally invasive stem cell procedure created for people.   By Kerry Lengyel From American Veterinarian Osteoarthritis (OA) affects about 30 million US adults and an estimated 20% or more of the adult canine population. Because of the similarities between human and canine OA, investigators from Italy recently...

What is Stereotactic Radiation Therapy?

Posted by on Sep 14, 2018 in Puppy Up! Blog

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 Wag Walking Stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) is a non-invasive medical procedure that does not require heavy amounts of anesthetic....