“The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it.” – Michel Houellebecq
In This Issue: Operation Santa Paws!; Your Dog and Your Health; Puppy Up Calendars – Order Yours Soon; How You Can Help Puppy Up Just By Shopping; Canine Biologics Puts Dogs With Cancer First During The Pandemic; Don’t Feed These Holiday Foods To Your Dog; Holiday Treats For Puppers, Too.
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Your Dog And Your Health
By Michael Fredette
From the Bennington Banner
The healthiest people understand the benefits of having a health care team. You work with your primary care physician and pharmacist, for instance, to ensure you are getting the appropriate screenings and taking your medications properly. Depending on your situation, your PCP might refer you to a specialist physician, a physical therapist, or a mental health counselor. For many, their dog is considered a crucial member of their health care team.
But, wait. A dog. Really? Really. Researchers who study the relationship between dog ownership and good health make an impressive case for owning a dog. Dogs improve several health-related aspects of peoples’ lives and decrease risk factors for one of the nation’s most prevalent and deadly diseases: heart disease.
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Stress Relief Those skeptical about the relationship between dog ownership and better health suggest that it’s possible that healthier people are more likely to own a dog than people in frail health. Experts generally agree this could be true. There are few randomized controlled studies providing credible evidence.
Among the best studies is one cited by the New York Times, which takes the factor of choosing whether to get a dog out of the equation. It relates to stress and pets in general. Forty-eight stockbrokers with hypertension were put on medication that lowered their blood pressure. Then, researchers divided them into groups, and members of one group were directed to adopt a dog or cat. Six months later, researchers found that the stockbrokers who had adopted pets were markedly calmer in the face of stressful events when around their new companions than the stockbrokers without pets.
(Find the full article here.)
Our Puppy Up Calendars Going Fast. Order Yours Soon!
Our Puppy Up Calendars are now on sale but they’re going fast, so don’t miss your chance to get one (or several) of these unique calendars before they’re all gone.
Every year the Puppy Up calendar profiles a different pet each month, with stories of how cancer touched them. Monthly pet holidays are also noted as well as national observances. Great gifts for all pet lovers.
The price is $15 each. If you order 10 or more at one time, you can receive a discounted price of $12.50 each. Please contact ginger@puppyup.org to receive a code for the lower price. Include the quantity you will be ordering.
Order yours here.
How You Can Help Puppy Up, Just By Shopping
Be sure to use smile.amazon.com and make
The Puppy Up Foundation your Charity of Choice.
Puppy Up gets a small portion of each sale,so every purchase counts.
If you have not registered for Smile yet, go to https://smile.amazon.com.
You’ll be directed to select a charity.
You can help when you shop at Kroger, too.
Login to your Kroger account online – click on community rewards. Search for The Puppy Up Foundation either by name
or IQ193 and click enroll. Every time you shop at Kroger and use your rewards plus card,
you can help us earn money.
Thank you!
Canine Biologics Puts Dogs With Cancer First During The Pandemic
Having a dog with cancer means dealing with many challenges. Canine Biologics knows that struggling to pay for the nutrition your dog really needs should not be one of them. It has been a difficult year for many and we want to help. For a limited time, we are offering:
40% Off Subscriptions | Use Discount Code: PUPUP3040
Helping During the Pandemic
If you or someone you know has a dog with cancer, we invite you to look at our significant savings on nutrition system Starter Kits, Integrated Nutrition System subscription plans and our CBD Oil.
Click here to price a custom plan now. (Remember to apply discount code PUPUP3040)
If you subscribe to a custom meal plan during the COVID-19 promotion, your dog’s nutrition plan rate will be locked in for its duration at 40% off. To make it easier to try any of our products as a one-time purchase, you will receive a discount of 30%. (Use discount code PUPUP3040)
What Makes Our Product the Best for Dogs Battling Cancer?
Freeze-dried, human-grade nutrition system developed by PhD veterinarians who specialize in oncology, tumor immunology, nutrition and cancer diets.
· Specialized mushrooms, plant extracts and amino acids to help with cancer symptoms and side effects.
· Purified, wild-caught Alaskan salmon oil at a therapeutic level designed to provide beneficial omega-3 fatty acids to help reduce inflammation and promote digestion.
· Formulated to help stimulate the immune system, improve neuromuscular function, protect the GI tract, and protect the liver from the side effects of chemo and/or radiation.
· Help dogs gain or maintain weight even in the face of cachexia.
For more information or to price a meal plan for your dog, please click here. If you have questions about the Canine Biologics nutrition system to support dogs fighting cancer, please call 888-708-3821.
Don’t Be Tempted To Give These Holiday Foods To Your Dog
As tempting as it might be, and as mournful as they might look at you, please avoid feeding your dog these holiday goodies.
In the holiday movie “A Christmas Story,” the bumbling father played by Gavin McCloud walks into the kitchen only to see the neighbor’s dogs beat a hasty retreat — carrying the feast with them. While it’s a hilarious scene in the movie, it’s not one I would ever want to see in real life.
Pets may not always “get” the holidays, but we do know they are drawn to the delicious smells and tastes of a feast, even if it is a tofurkey. It’s for this reason, unfortunately, that emergency veterinarians find themselves with much more business over the holidays.
Holiday feasts are often marked by excess. People tend to eat until they are uncomfortable, and then, just maybe, have a bit more. Celebrations may also be accompanied by the distractions of guests, games, songs and preparations. Then there’s the dreaded clean-up. With so much going on, it’s important to be particularly cautious with your pets this time of year.
Common holiday food that could harm your dog:
Chocolate
Xylitol
Unbaked bread dough
Alcohol
Onions and other bulbs
Raisins and grapes
Garbage Garbage— Do not consider your dog a garbage disposal. Their stomach and intestines are generally not accustomed to eating rich foods. Meat trimmings are often high in fat and can result in gastrointestinal problems as mild as “fullness” to vomiting and diarrhea and even to conditions as severe as pancreatitis.
Do not give your dog bones and turkey carcasses. Oh sure, they enjoy them, but broken and chipped teeth, bones lodged in their mouth and throat and impactions in the stomach and intestines can result in severe discomfort and sometimes a need for surgery. Those few moments of enjoyment can lead to serious problems later.
For the complete article, please follow this link.
For a list of some of the holiday plants to keep from inquisitive noses and paws, please read “Which Holiday Plants Are Toxic To Dogs” here.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply.
Holiday Treats For Your Puppers, Too!
Many of us are busy in the kitchen this time of year, whipping up batches of cookies for family and friends. Why not take a little extra time and make a special treat for your best four-legged friend as well. I mean, the kitchen is already a chaotic mess, right?
Here’s a treat pups are sure to enjoy. (Recipe is from Doggy Dessert Chef.)
Apple Cranberry Dog Treat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Cranberries
- 1 cup Apple Sauce
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Puree cranberries and mix with apple sauce. Once combined add milk, cinnamon and whole wheat flour until dough is well mixed.
- Knead dough into ball and roll onto a heavily floured surface 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutter of your choice.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned at the edges.
- Cool and refrigerate.
- Makes 2 to 3 dozen dogs
We wish all our friends, volunteers, and sponsors Happy and Healthy Holidays from everyone at The Puppy Up Foundation.
Other Ways To Help Us
Just like there are many different breeds of dogs, The Puppy Up Foundation needs many different volunteers to help the organization. No matter where you live or how much time you have to offer, there is a role for you.
Are you detailed-oriented, creative and artistic, great at internet research or making phone calls? Would you like to volunteer at fun, educational events? Share your interests and talents and help raise awareness and funding for canine cancer and comparative oncology.
Donate to the Cause
It’s estimated that between 4 and 6 million dogs die from cancer each year and recently it was announced that 36 children a day are diagnosed with cancer. Our pets and our children are being attacked by this deadly disease. Your donation to The Puppy Up Foundation will help further our mission of discovering the causes of cancers and their common link in both pets and people.
Your gift is very much appreciated and fully deductible as a charitable contribution. The Puppy Up Foundation is a 501 C(3) organization and our tax ID number is 47-2319212. All transactions conducted on our Web site are encrypted using a secure server to protect your privacy. All donations are final. All transactions are happening in the United States.
We can always use your help. If you’re interested, send me an mail at ginger@puppyup.org.
Sincerely,
Ginger Morgan, Executive Director
The Puppy Up Foundation
