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...
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...
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...
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...
Bird flu is a serious viral infection that has been much in the news lately. Experts say this disease primarily affects wild aquatic birds like ducks and geese, but it also impacts poultry, including backyard flocks of chickens. Birds in zoos can also be impacted...
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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new pet medication called Bexacat, which is an oral treatment for improved glycemic control in cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. According to an article in Veterinary Practice News, the drug works by preventing the kidneys from reabsorbing...
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...
On October 10th, FACE's friends and supporters (of both the 2 and 4-legged kind!) joined us for our annual golf fundraiser at San Diego's Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Everyone had a great time playing golf, followed by dinner and an exciting charity auction, all to benefit...
October 16-22 is National Veterinary Technician Week, a time to show our appreciation for all the dedicated vet techs who contribute so much to our pets' health! FACE thanks all team members at our partner veterinary practices for everything they do to save the lives of...
Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 6 animal welfare bills into law. The legislation covers a wide range of companion animal welfare issues. Here’s a summary of the new legislation. SB 879, the PET (Prohibiting Extraneous Testing) Act: Prohibits product toxicity testing on dogs and cats...
Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to homes in Florida, leading many pet owners to seek temporary shelter. How is this impacting Florida pets? A report from National Public Radio says that many Florida animal shelters are evacuating their animals to other locations to prepare for the...
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recently passed a model pet insurance act, which is designed to establish regulatory standards for the pet insurance industry. The NAIC notes that the pet insurance industry has grown in the past few years, with the number of pets insured...
August 26th is International Dog Day. To help celebrate, here is FACE grantee Shadow! Shadow had 2 emergency surgeries for serious spinal problems in 2021. His mom is a military service member and spent her savings on Shadow's first operation. Shadow's 16-year-old human sister even got...
4,000 Beagles destined for research laboratories were recently rescued from a mass breeding facility in Virginia. The Humane Society of the United States has been working with rescue and shelter partners around the country to help find these dogs new homes. According to HSUS’s latest update,...
Fish keepers seeking expert veterinary care for their pet fish may soon be able to find vets that are officially certified as specialists in this unique area of care. The American Association of Fish Veterinarians and the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association are developing a petition...
A 2 ½-year-old Belgian Malinois named Eva heroically came to her owner’s rescue after she was ambushed by a mountain lion. Erin Wilson was hiking with Eva on a northern California trail when a mountain lion appeared and swiped at her. Eva rushed to defend her...
American Humane has been celebrating Be Kind to Animals Week for over 100 years. For this year's awareness event, the American Humane website has lots of great resources for animal lovers of all ages. You can take the kindness pledge, find ways to celebrate by making...
A Florida Chihuahua named TobyKeith was declared the world’s oldest living dog by the Guinness World Records organization. On March 16th, he was certified as being 21 years and 66 days old. TobyKeith was adopted by his mom in 2001 when he was just a few...
Most pet owners have been noticing both supply issues and increasing prices when they shop for pet food. But according to a report on the petfoodindustry.com website, pet food price hikes are well below those for human food. Pet food prices rose by 2.4% by the...
The American Kennel Club has analyzed dog breed registration data for the year 2021 and has compiled its annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the US. For the 31st year in a row, the Labrador Retriever tops the list at #1 in popularity....