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...
Are you new to dog training? National Public Radio’s Life Kit podcast series has a new 23-minute podcast on the essentials of dog training. The hosts consulted several dog training experts, who have provided advice on these key elements of successful training: How to identify your...
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that 44 cases of Salmonella across 25 states have been linked to people’s pet bearded dragons. Public health officials think the actual number of cases is much higher. While no deaths have been reported, 41% of the cases required...
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...
This adorable pup is Henna! Over the holidays, Henna began to have trouble walking. She made several emergency trips to the vet and spent 3 days at the hospital. It was determined that poor Henna was suffering from intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a degenerative spinal condition...
This happy little guy is Oliver, an 11-year-old Shorkie (Shih Tzu-Yorkie mix). Oliver's dad noticed a lump in his pelvic area and took him to the vet, where he was diagnosed with a perineal hernia. Poor Ollie needed surgery to fix this serious problem. His dad...
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is celebrating its 9th annual National Train Your Dog Month by providing lots of helpful training resources for dog owners. The APDT will be offering a variety of free webinars with tips for teaching your dog several essential behaviors:...
Loud or unusual sounds can be scary for dogs, cats, and other pets. How can you help your pet become comfortable with strange sounds? The UK animal welfare charity Dogs Trust has some free help for pet owners. Dogs Trust has partnered with 2 veterinarians who...
Boe is a 4-year-old Chihuahua who got into a good bit of trouble recently. He escaped his yard by digging under the fence and then had a rough encounter with a coyote. Boe sustained a serious leg injury that required amputation. His family was unable to...
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...
A research study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science found that the average dog will respond to around 89 words, half of them being commands. The researchers identified the most frequently understood words, as well as the factors that may play a role in a dog’s...
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...
Recently we received a wonderful letter from a FACE grantee and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, thought it might be a good time to share the kind words of Lucy's owner. “When FACE Foundation saved the life of my dog they also saved mine.” “My dog, Lucy,...
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...
An emergency veterinary clinic on Long Island made the news recently when two dogs were brought in within an hour of each other, both in life-threatening choking situations from swallowed toys. One of the dogs had swallowed a tennis ball and the other one swallowed a...
This handsome fellow is a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier named Petey. Petey was bitten by a rattlesnake when out for a walk recently. Rattlesnake bites can be life-threatening emergencies for dogs. Unfortunately, Petey's dad was laid off during the pandemic and was unable to pay for...
Many senior cats end up in animal shelters when their senior owners pass away or are unable to care for them any longer. Often, these senior cats are calm and affectionate companions, but they can get overlooked at shelters because many adopters are interested in...
A recent study on captive parrots found that they suffer from a lack of mental stimulation more than other captive birds. Their high intelligence and natural food gathering behavior require a lot of human intervention to ensure that they do well as pets and in other...