https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmoowIN8aY Derby, an adorable dog born with deformed front legs, was with a New Hampshire rescue organization called Peace and Paws when Tara Anderson fell in love with him and decided to foster Derby while he waited for his forever home. Derby was first outfitted with a...
The Morris Animal Foundation is seeking Golden Retrievers to participate in the first phase of a large-scale canine health study. The aim of the study is to track the health of Golden Retrievers over the course of their lifetimes in order to gain knowledge about...
During this season of giving, our thoughts often turn to those less fortunate than ourselves. Many animal lovers may be wondering how they can make a real difference in the lives of pets during the holidays. Many families suffering financial hard times are unable to keep...
This time of year is always fun, with lots of shopping, decorating, baking and party-hopping to keep us busy. But it’s also a good time to remember that the Christmas season poses some extra hazards to our pets. Here are a few useful pet safety...
Have you ever seen pictures like these on the Internet with funny “Sad” or “Time Out” captions? On first glance, these images are cute, but they may depict a serious medical warning sign in your pet. It’s called “head pressing” and could indicate a dangerous...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJiMO994gBg A new video from the American Veterinary Medical Association provides helpful advice for pet owners with older dogs and cats diagnosed with arthritis. Warning Signs Pets with arthritis pain may: Walk stiffly or favor certain legs Experience pain when touched in some areas Be hesitant to run, jump and climb stairs Cats with...
[caption id="attachment_1109" align="alignnone" width="225"] FACE Executive Director Brooke Haggerty with Success Story Loki[/caption] FACE Executive Director Brooke Haggerty was recently a guest on Animals Today Radio with Dr. Lori Kirshner. Animals Today, a project of Advancing the Interests of Animals, is broadcast in major cities such...
The 2014 edition of Banfield Pet Hospital’s State of Pet Health Report is available for download from Banfield’s website HERE. This report provides an overview of medical data from the 2.3 million dogs and 470,000 cats treated annually at Banfield facilities nationwide. The 2014 edition contains...
Pet health is important all year round, but did you know that your pets have special health concerns in the fall? Here are some autumn pet health tips to keep in mind, courtesy of Pets Best pet insurance: Parvovirus: Vets see an increase in Parvo infections...
“Can we get a hamster, please?” For parents of young children, this is a common question. Small animals such as hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs are popular choices for a child’s first pet. Before deciding on a small animal as your child’s first pet, parents...
Cats falling from high places—over two stories, often from apartment windows or balconies—is so common that there is a name for the types of injuries sustained in these falls: Feline High-Rise Syndrome. The most frequently-occurring injuries from falls are trauma to the chest, face/mouth, limbs,...
Tear stains can be common in light-colored dogs and cats, especially in certain toy dog breeds and Persian cats. They are caused by an overflow of tears onto the fur, and are dark due to a reaction that occurs between the tears and normal bacteria...
Rattlesnakes are common here in Southern California, particularly the western diamondback. While much is known about rattlesnake bites in humans and dogs, less research has been done on the effects of, and treatment for, rattlesnake bites in cats. Recently, a study of cats bitten by rattlesnakes...
FACE welcomes guest blogger Dr. Elizabeth Benson, DVM of Paws Into Grace: Much like everything else in the modern world, social media is changing the way in which businesses operate. Even non-profits are seeing increased exposure (see: The Ice Bucket Challenge), receiving donations from outside of...
One of the most common reasons for an emergency trip to the vet for cats (especially males and neutered males) is urinary obstruction. Feline urinary obstruction is a life-threatening veterinary emergency. What do cat owners need to know about urinary/litter box problems in cats to...
Did you know that the FACE Foundation has provided financial assistance for life-saving veterinary care to the pets of over 86 military families in the San Diego area? We are committed to helping families and their beloved pets live long, healthy lives together, including the...
A 14 week old puppy from the U.K. named Ivy recently died after eating a nicotine capsule from an electronic cigarette. Despite receiving quick emergency veterinary treatment, Ivy did not survive the toxic effects of the nicotine. This sad story serves as a reminder that both...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbOcCQ-y3OY#action=share Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward recently sat in a hot car for 30 minutes to demonstrate the dangers of leaving your dog in the car on warm days. The temperature in the car reached 116 degrees, even with the windows cracked! His popular YouTube video (watch above)...
Pet obesity rates are on the rise, according to a recent survey of veterinarians conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). 52.5% of U.S. dogs and 58.3% of U.S. cats (a new high for cats) are considered overweight or obese by their veterinarians....
With the continuing drought in California and other parts of the West, it’s important for pet owners to have a wildfire preparedness plan in place that includes pets and livestock. Here are a few simple tips from FEMA on emergency planning for pet owners. Prepare a...
Another reason to love your vet… A recent study by Dr. Lori Kogan of the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has found that a large majority of veterinarians reduce the costs of services and products so that animals can get the...