Awareness about the hazards of toxic substances for pets is always an important topic for pet owners. This month, pet poison prevention is the focus during the week of March 20th to March 26th. New York’s Animal Medical Center has created this useful infographic listing the...
One of the most common feline health emergencies we see at FACE is urinary blockages caused by uroliths—crystals or stones that form in the bladder and then obstruct the urinary tract. Urinary obstructions, most often seen in male cats, are life-threatening emergencies because toxins build up...
As the sad images of Ukrainians fleeing their cities have been much in the news recently, you may have noticed that many refugees have been bringing their pets with them as they travel to safety in nearby countries. Fortunately, many European countries are making it easier...
Researchers working on the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research Health and Retirement Study are sharing some good news they discovered about the benefits of pet ownership for older adults. In an interview with CNN, they reported findings that show the companionship of a pet...
Researchers have conducted a large-scale survey of pet owners to find out if there have been any changes in how we care for our pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that pet ownership can be complicated, especially during times of stress. While pets can...
The Wisconsin Humane Society has an annual fundraising event sure to bring a smile to your face! For a $25 donation, a Humane Society volunteer will draw a picture of your pet—to the best of their ability!—based on a picture you send to their Facebook page. Click...
This handsome kitty is Marston! Marston was diagnosed with a life-threatening urinary blockage after showing signs of distress and trouble urinating. He needed emergency perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery to treat his urgent problem. Marston's dad had his job hours reduced during Covid and was trying his...
Veterinary cardiologists at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are sharing advice on how to detect and prevent cardiac disease in our dogs and cats. While some pets are born with inherited heart problems that can be corrected with surgery and other treatments, others...
It’s a fact of life that as animals (and humans) age, they can become frail. “Frailty syndrome” is the term that describes the loss of weight and muscle mass, combined with slower and less agile walking, that accompanies aging. A Florida veterinarian has been working with...
Kevin was adopted by his "furever" family after being found all alone in an abandoned house. When Kevin was diagnosed with a urethral obstruction that required urgent surgery, his family could not cover the full cost of his life-saving treatment. With the help of a FACE grant...
Most pet owners admit to feeding their dogs and cats the occasional people food snack. It’s OK to give treats every once in a while, but to keep your pet healthy and fit it’s important to choose the right ones. The American Animal Hospital Association says...
A 2-year-old Canadian cat named Loli escaped her home and went missing in 2010. Her owner was never able to locate her and assumed she was lost forever. Fast-forward 12 years, when Christine De Castro got a call from Vaughan, Ontario Animal Services saying her cat...
Wishing all of our friends a happy, healthy, and safe 2022! --Your friends at FACE. ...
Warmest holiday wishes to all our friends, from Success Stories Chance, Luna, Solomon, Jorge, and Fonzi...
It’s a fact, cats love Christmas trees! Your cat may just enjoy curling up on the Christmas tree blanket with the presents. But many cats can’t resist the urge to play with ornaments or climb up into the branches. How can you make sure that your Christmas...
Don't let the name fool you--Doom is a sweet and playful 3-year-old cat who had a serious health problem recently. His mom took him to the vet after she noticed that he was struggling to go in the litter box. Doom was diagnosed with obstipation, a...
The winter holiday season is a time when many people indulge in rich foods to celebrate the holidays. It’s also a time when we might let our pets nibble at the special foods we prepare for ourselves, or we might also buy or make special...
The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Economics Division recently shared the results of a survey of 2,000 pet owners. They found that both dog and cat populations in the US have increased in recent years, with more households owning either dogs or cats. However, there are...
A survey of pet owners conducted by realtor.com found that our pets’ needs are a top priority when we are searching for a new home. 95% of pet owners rated their pets’ needs as “important” when considering a new home. 87% of dog and cat owners...
Veterinarians have been noticing an uptick in the number of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) cases in pet dogs and cats, which has been making news recently. Investigation into these cases has shown that in many instances, this heart condition in pets developed after contact...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an animal welfare legislative package into law recently. The first law is S.4254/A.4075, which prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for certain homeowners’ insurance policies based solely on the...