14 Feb Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine's Day from Success Story Teddy and all your friends at FACE! ...
09 Feb AVMA YouTube Channel Adds New Videos on Pet Dental Health
Yep, it’s Pet Dental Health Month again…a time for all pet owners to remember that their pets’ teeth need attention. Whether that’s at-home care or a dental at the vet’s office, the American Veterinary Medical Association has you covered! The AVMA has posted 2 new videos...
07 Feb Respiratory Health Grading System Created for Brachycephalic Dogs
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has joined the University of Cambridge and the UK Kennel Club in adopting a new way to assess breathing difficulties in brachycephalic dog breeds like the English and French Bulldogs and the Pug. The Respiratory Function Grading Scheme measures BOAS (brachycephalic...
02 Feb Meet FACE Success Story Black Diamond!
Black Diamond is an adorable Lab mix puppy who recently fractured his tibia while playing with a larger dog. This poor pup was in a good deal of pain and needed urgent veterinary care. His dad was struggling with some health issues of his own and...
31 Jan “Critter Fixers” Vets Join Pet Obesity Prevention Campaign
Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson of Nat Geo Wild’s popular “Critter Fixers: Country Vets” show have teamed up with the Hill’s pet food company on a new “End Pet Obesity” campaign. The campaign includes a simple test called “L.O.V.E.” that pet owners can perform to...
27 Jan San Diego Humane Society Introduces New Lost Pet Resource
Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will become lost at some point during their lives? The San Diego Humane Society alone takes in around 19,000 stray pets per year, and only 22% are reunited with their families. To help increase the number of found...
24 Jan USPS Issues New Pets “Love” Stamps
Just in time for Valentine’s Day and wedding season, the US Postal Service has released cute kitten and puppy forever stamps in its popular Love series. The new stamps were introduced at the Austin Pets Alive! animal shelter, along with some pets that were available for...
17 Jan Canadian Vets Test New Cancer Treatment on Tumors in Dogs
Researchers at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College have been working with dogs suffering from thyroid cancer in a clinical trial for a new high-tech cancer treatment. This treatment, called “search and destroy,” is a targeted, non-surgical therapy that uses nanotechnology and lasers to locate...
05 Jan Pets and Wildfires: Analysis of the Impact of Colorado’s Marshall Fire on Pets
The University of Colorado’s Natural Hazards Center has produced a report analyzing the impact of wildfire on pets and their owners. The Marshall Fire occurred in Boulder County, Colorado in late December 2021. It destroyed over 1,000 homes and more than 1,000 pets were estimated to...
03 Jan Meet FACE Success Story Tucker!
Tucker is a sweet 11-year-old rescue dog. This past summer he was undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma when he accidentally ingested a foreign body that got stuck in his gastrointestinal tract. Poor Tucker needed emergency veterinary care to remove the obstruction, but the cost of his chemotherapy...
27 Dec Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips from the AVMA
With frigid cold weather across much of the US this week, now is a good time for some reminders on how to keep your companion animals safe when the temperatures drop. The American Veterinary Medical Association has compiled a list of pet winter safety tips....
22 Dec Happy Holidays!
Warmest wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season from Success Stories Baby and Oliver...
16 Dec New Documentary Looks at the Homeless Pet Issue in the American South
FREE PUPPIES! is the title of a new documentary film that follows a dedicated group of people who work to rescue and rehome the many stray dogs in the American South. The reasons for the large numbers of homeless pets in the South are complex, as...
14 Dec Rising Pet Food Costs Put Strain on European Pet Owners
High rates of inflation and increased pet food and supply prices are impacting pets and their owners across Europe and the UK. According to an article on the Pet Food Industry website, the cost of caring for dogs, cats, and other companion animals is leading to...
08 Dec Meet FACE Success Story Buddy
This sweet guy is Buddy! Poor Buddy was bitten in the face by a rattlesnake recently. His mom was unable to afford the cost of the emergency treatment required to stabilize her beloved dog. She applied for a FACE grant and we were able to help...
06 Dec Top Dog and Cat Names for 2022
Each year the pet care website Rover releases lists of the most popular dog and cat names in their customer databases, which contain the names of over 1 million US pets. Here are the most popular names for 2022! Boy Dogs Max Charlie Cooper Milo Buddy Rocky Bear Teddy Duke Leo Girl Dogs Luna Bella Daisy Lucy Lily Zoe Lola Sadie Bailey Stella Boy Cats Oliver Milo Leo Charlie Max Loki Simba Jack Ollie Jasper Girl Cats Luna Lily Bella Lucy Nala Callie Kitty Cleo Willow Chloe Some trending dog names...
01 Dec 60 Minutes Looks at the Friendliness of Dogs
In a recent 60 Minutes segment, Anderson Cooper talked to several experts on the behavior and genetics of dogs and wolves to discover why dogs are so friendly, and why the evolution of dogs can be called the "survival of the friendliest!" The experts say that...
24 Nov Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Success Story Milo and all your friends at FACE! ...
17 Nov A Guide to Pain in Pets
The Animal Emergency Care veterinary hospital in Bellingham, WA has created an informative guide to help pet owners understand the different categories of pain their animals can experience. You can read the full article on their blog, here’s a quick overview. Acute Pain: A noticeable response to...
15 Nov Meet FACE Success Story Theo
How adorable is little Theo? Theo is a 9-year-old dog who has been struggling with vision problems and eye discomfort. His vet diagnosed him with cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye problems that were taking a severe toll on his quality of life. Theo's treatment was costly and...
10 Nov “Veterinary Deserts” Impact Urban Pet Owners
You may have heard the term “food deserts” to describe low-income urban areas that lack access to supermarkets and other sources of fresh, healthy food. These areas are often “veterinary deserts” too. Veterinary deserts are lower-income city neighborhoods that have fewer veterinary clinics than affluent neighborhoods....