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 Herb Weisbaum NBC News Until he suddenly got sick with a life-threatening bacterial infection, Sam, our lovable chihuahua-terrier mix,...

We hope you never face a disaster, but being prepared is always in the best interests of your entire family, pets included. FEMA provides guidelines for preparing for disasters, and you’ll find some helpful information here: https://www.fema.gov/helping-pets And they provide a helpful brochure here https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/preparedness_for_pets_sep_2015.pdf Prior to a disaster, create a family emergency plan that includes your pet(s).  It is very important to: Make sure...

This article comes from the Dog Cancer Blog by Molly Jacobson Dealing with dog cancer is, let’s face it, totally overwhelming. There are so many things to keep track of and learn about: supplements, diet, medical interventions, lifestyle changes. I know the last thing you probably want to do is learn about making homemade cleaning supplies. And yet, you’ll be glad you did. Here’s...

By Adriana Sandoval From i heart dogs Connecticut vets are warning residents to be on the lookout during what seems to be an aggressive dog flu season. Over the summer there were 9 confirmed cases of dog flu, but it wasn’t the number of dogs getting ill that had veterinarians concerned, but the H3N2 strain that is causing the illness. Concerned owners should watch...

Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor, Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease, and Contagious Reticulum Cell Carcinoma Are All Transmissible Cancers A medical anomaly. by Paul Lawrence September 2018   From Second Nexus   Cancer continues to be one of the most prominent causes of death globally. According to the World Health Organization (or WHO), cancer accounted for more than 7 million deaths worldwide in 2008, and...

From Amityville Record Progress in canine cancer therapies can lead to improved therapeutics for people. A new treatment for dogs with the same brain cancer that killed Senator John McCain last month is showing great promise for canine patients. So much so that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a generous grant to the two collaborators: a veterinary school and a medical...

by Steve Yozwiak, Translational Genomics Research Institute Medical Press As a veterinarian, Dr. Carolyn Duregger is familiar with the telltale signs of canine melanoma. So when she gave her own dog, Parker, a routine oral examination, the 1-centimeter-diameter discolored lump in the pup’s upper right gums took her breath away. “It’s an aggressive cancer with poor prognosis that I’ve seen many times. My stomach...

From The Signal By Michelle Sathe Dianne Larson has walked her dog Tonka at a Valencia park near their home every morning for 5 years. These days, those 20 minutes are a lot more precious to Larson. That’s because Tonka, a sweet, handsome 12-year-old rescued Labrador Retriever, was recently diagnosed with cancer of the spleen during a routine veterinary exam. “There were no signs,...

From This Dog’s Life Jillian Blume As dog parents, we know it’s so important to choose high-quality dog food with healthy ingredients to keep your dog in tip-top shape. But it’s equally important to understand that even the best food can go bad if stored inadequately. First, always check the “best by” or “best before” date, and choose the bag or can with the...