Many Pit Bull parents will tell you that they’ve never owned a sweeter dog, but the Pit Bull suffers from a scary reputation, due in large part to some irresponsible owners who have cultivated aggression in their dogs. The word Pibble is being used more and...
Here’s a good word of the day for animal lovers: “zooeyia”—a combination of the Greek words for animal and health. It describes the human health benefits of companion animals. And there are a lot of them! An article for physicians in the Journal of the American...
What will the hottest pet trends be in 2019? The Michelson Found Animals Foundation surveyed 1,000 dog and cat owners and compiled a list of pet trends to watch in the coming year. Here are the highlights: Pet-related technology will play a greater role in the...
The start of a new year is the time when many us of make resolutions to take better care of our health. But what about our pets? Do your wellness plans for your best friend include getting pet health insurance? Many dog and cat owners consider...
A study published in the journal Animal Cognition has identified multiple “signals” dogs use to indicate when they want our attention. Signals are defined as requests made with an object and/or a part of the body. They also need to be directed at an individual and...
Are you keeping your pets safe this holiday season? Lots of tempting food and decorations around the house could lead to an unexpected holiday visit to the vet! Here are a few common-sense holiday pet safety tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Certain people foods are...
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for pet owners about high levels of vitamin D in several brands of dry dog food. Currently, the affected dog foods are sold under the labels Nature’s Promise, Nature’s Place, Abound, ELM, ANF, Evolve, Sportsman’s Pride,...
The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed in the United States for many years. We love this kind, gentle, and loving dog…but like any purebred dog, the Lab does have some inherited health issues that all owners should know about. A recent study...
As more and more cat owners are realizing the risks and hazards of declawing and letting their cats roam outdoors, they are faced with the issue of unwanted cat scratching behavior in the house. Why do cats scratch and how can you encourage appropriate scratching? Here’s...
Happy #WorldKindnessDay from success story "Komet" and all of us here at the FACE Foundation! Thank you to our wonderful veterinary partners, friends, and supporters for all you do to help us save the lives of beloved family pets in need of urgent veterinary care! ...
Did you know that the National Sheriffs’ Association has a division called the National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse? The NLECAA website has lots of great information for animal lovers around the US who are interested in finding out how law enforcement responds to animal maltreatment. They...
In many parts of the world, fall is the time of year when mushrooms make their appearance in woods and other natural areas. Is your dog at risk of poisoning if she eats a wild mushroom while out on a walk? According to the North American...
October is one of the most dangerous months for wildfires here in California and other parts of the Western U.S. This is because we get very little (if any) rain in the summer months, which makes the vegetation very dry. This is combined with strong dry...
Animal shelters around the country see a large increase in lost pets in the days following Halloween. Opening and closing your door for trick or treaters can result in a lost or missing pet and lots of anxiety for pet owners! Many humane organizations offer free...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently issued an animal drug safety communication about the potential neurological side effects of a class of flea and tick medication known as isoxazoline. FDA-approved isoxazoline drugs go by the brand names Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard, and Simparica. Isoxazolines are...
The last full week of September has been designated as Deaf Dog Awareness Week. This is a great time to remember all the special needs dogs and cats that are awaiting adoption at your local animal shelter or rescue group. Thinking about adopting a deaf dog? The...
Cute little Luna is a 13-week-old Border Collie mix who got sick after eating tree bark. Our partners at Ethos Veterinary Health were treating Luna when her dad (who works 2 jobs to help make ends meet) ran out of funds during her hospitalization. A FACE...
Many pets require daily medication—often in the form of pills—for chronic health problems. While it’s easy for most pet owners to sneak a pill into a dog’s food and treats, pilling a cat can be more of a challenge. There are some interesting alternatives to pills...
Veterinarians recommend that we provide our pets with plenty of water to drink. For most of us, that means leaving a water bowl out in the kitchen so that our dogs and cats can drink freely throughout the day. But studies have shown that pet water...
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced new legislation banning the use of electronic training collars for dogs and cats. These devices, commonly called shock collars or e-collars, send an electronic pulse to your pet, with the idea of correcting unwanted behaviors. Animal...
In many communities around the U.S. cats and small dogs are at risk of being attacked by coyotes. Many pet owners have reported that cats have been taken from enclosed backyards and small dogs were attacked while out on walks. What can pet parents do to...