We’ve all seen funny videos of dogs, cats, and other animals with their heads stuck in potato chip bags or other kinds of food packaging. But did you ever stop to think about what would happen if your pet got his head stuck in a...
What kind of personality does your cat have? A large-scale study of 2,800 pet cats in Australia and New Zealand investigated the different personality traits of domestic cats. The researchers found that there are five distinct personality categories that most cats fall into. The “Feline Five”...
Spring is just around the corner, and it’s never too early to start planning your garden, especially when you’re getting tired of winter! This spring, make sure your gardening and landscaping plans take your local animals, birds, and insects into account. How can you make your...
A recent article in The New York Times outlined the different biological and behavioral reasons that explain why many cats are such discriminating eaters. Turns out your cat isn’t being difficult, she’s just being a cat! Here are some underlying reasons why your cat may be...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and the perfect time to get in the habit of brushing your pet’s teeth (if you don’t already), and scheduling a dental appointment with your veterinarian. Just like your own dental health, your pet’s dental health is important too. ...
Rabbits make wonderful pets, and more and more animal lovers are discovering the joys of keeping indoor-only house rabbits as companion animals. If you’re interested in acquiring a rabbit but have never had one as a pet before, you probably have a lot of questions. How do...
A recent heartbreaking story on the Newsweek website serves as an important reminder that hair color intended for humans should never be used on our pets. A Maltese mix named Violet was taken in by the Pinellas County (FL) Animal Services Department. Poor Violet was dyed...
Shelter Animals Count is a new, collaborative initiative of animal welfare stakeholders and advocates. They have created a national shelter animal database, designed to provide facts and raise awareness about the plight of shelter animals in the US. 4,448 shelters across the US are participating in...
Thinking about switching your pet to a raw meat based diet (RMBD)? A new study of commercial RMBDs available in pet stores and supermarkets found a significant number of harmful bacteria and parasites in these pet foods. The results, published this month in the journal Veterinary...
With the growing popularity of brachycephalic (short-nosed) dog breeds like French Bulldogs and Pugs, veterinarians are increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of these dogs. Many short-muzzled dogs suffer from a condition called BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome). Symptoms include respiratory noise, narrowed nostrils, gastrointestinal...
Why should New Year’s resolutions be all about us humans? Pet owners can set goals to improve their pets’ health, happiness, and well-being in 2018, too! Here are just a few of the best, and easiest, New Year’s resolutions for your dogs, cats, and other companion...
An impulse purchase of a puppy as a Christmas present helps keep puppy mills in business, warns a recent editorial in USA Today. Buying a puppy from a brick and mortar pet store or via an online ad provides support for an industry that inhumanely breeds,...
The US Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a revised warning about giving your dog packaged “bone treats.” While there are also dangers in giving your dog real bones you get from the butcher, the FDA is emphasizing the health risks of processed and...
Has your pet been diagnosed with cancer? One in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Experts say that the number of pet cancer cases is rising, as advances in veterinary medicine are increasing the lifespans of our companion...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has great food and drug safety tips for humans, but did you know they also have a whole section on pets? It’s important to store your pet’s medications in a secure place to avoid the hazards of an accidental...
Halloween is just around the corner! Here's an article we posted back in October 2014 about keeping your cats--especially black cats--safe (and calm) on Halloween: https://face4pets.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/halloween-and-cats/ ...
Obesity is a very common health problem in pets. Is your dog or cat overweight…and if so, has your veterinarian had a serious discussion with you about the health risks associated with obesity in pets? A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary...
If you are living with a seriously (or terminally) ill dog, cat, or other companion animal, then you know how stressful that can be. A recent study published in the Veterinary Record has found that your pet’s health problems have a very real impact on...
Thinking about bringing your fur kids along when you visit family and friends over the holidays? If your holiday travel will involve an airline flight, it’s never too early to start planning for a smooth trip for both yourself and your pet. What do you...
Few regions of the U.S. are free from the risk of natural disasters like wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Even if you live in an area that is relatively safe from weather-related disasters, other emergencies (such as a house fire) can force you to quickly...
Check out these great summer-themed first aid tips from the website PetMD. Your pets can face all sorts of warm weather hazards like hot pavements on soft paws, an unexpected dip in the pool, insect bites and stings, and heatstroke. Help keep your dogs, cats,...