We are often asked about the kinds of pet health emergencies that are seen by our veterinary partners and referred to FACE, so that we may help qualified pet owners pay for life-saving veterinary treatments for their companion animals. There are many common pet injuries...
A few months ago, we introduced you to FACE friend and supporter Linda Michaels of Del Mar Dog Training in a blog post. Linda is a top-rated dog trainer and behavior expert who created the Hierarchy of Dog Needs® approach to force-free behavior modification. Linda...
Behavioral problems can be very common in dogs, cats, and other companion animals. When pet owners look up behavioral issues, such as cats going outside of the litter box, or obsessive grooming in dogs, many websites will tell you to see your veterinarian to rule...
The July 4th holiday is coming soon! Are you prepared to keep your patriotic pets healthy and happy while you celebrate with backyard barbecues and fireworks displays? Here's a great infographic with some key reminders to help keep your dogs and cats safe during the...
You’ve just adopted a new puppy or kitten and you take it to the vet’s office for a first appointment. Would you expect your veterinarian to spend time talking to you about the financial burden of future veterinary care if your pet gets sick or...
A recent article posted on the Slate website asks an intriguing question: Do dogs get autism? Is it possible that dogs and other animals could have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) just like people? Scientists say that an analysis of certain canine behaviors could point to...
Cats are famous for being picky eaters, but the reason behind this may not be the brand of cat food you bought. Many cats also like to fish pieces of food out of their bowls and eat them off the floor…but that doesn’t necessarily mean...
The scientists at the University of Cambridge Metabolic Research Laboratories are looking for a few good—and chubby—dogs! Their GOdogs Project is conducting cutting-edge genetic research on why certain dog breeds tend to become overweight (Labrador Retrievers, we’re talking to you!). They also hope that this...
Few things are more distressing to pet owners than losing a dog, cat, or other beloved pet. Unfortunately, pets go missing all the time, and the statistics show that un-microchipped animals that get brought to shelters only have around a 20% chance of being reunited...
It’s very common to find baby wildlife this time of year. While you may want to spring into action and “rescue” baby squirrels, rabbits, birds, etc. when you don’t see their mom around, wildlife experts will tell you that well-meaning “rescuers” are actually “kidnappers”—taking babies...
One of the more perplexing feline health issues seen by veterinarians is the growing epidemic of hyperthyroidism (overproduction of thyroid hormone) seen in cats in the past few decades…a condition rarely seen by vets as recently as the early 1970s. A new article in the...
Spring is a very busy time for animal welfare workers and volunteers. It’s the time of year when the warm weather means that homeless cats in your community (and unaltered pets allowed to roam) will mate and produce lots of kittens. Each year, animal shelters...
Did you get a new pet and need to find a veterinarian? Or maybe you moved to a new town and have to look for a new vet. There are lots of reasons why we might be in the market for a new veterinary practice to take...
Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has a great program called the Indoor Pet Initiative, which was created to enhance the health and welfare of our companion animals so that our pets can enjoy optimal well-being and thrive in a safe indoor environment. As a...
April 1st marks the beginning of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, one of the best-known animal awareness events. There are lots of ways you can help prevent animal cruelty…volunteering at your local shelter, donating to an animal charity, or helping to raise awareness about...
We’d like to share a bit of news about a project close to the heart of FACE’s very busy Humane Educator Annie Petersen: the SoulPaws Recovery Project. Besides the work she does with FACE to educate young people in our community about pets and animals,...
The Humane Society of the United States recently announced the creation of their new “Humane Puerto Rico” initiative. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the U.S. and according to HSUS, there are many dogs, cats, and other animals there that are in urgent need of...
A recent report in The New York Times highlights a dangerous and increasingly common health threat to our pets (especially dogs) – eating recreational or medical marijuana…and chocolate desserts that contain marijuana. Most pet owners know that they should keep chocolate, a known toxin, away...
Are you a fan of the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Then you’ve probably seen some commercials during the show featuring Rachel Bloom and her adorable little rescue dog Wiley. Wiley just happens to talk in a voice that kind of sounds like Rachel’s…and when Rachel drops...
Many animal lovers are guilty of assigning meaning, including human emotions, to a dog’s facial expressions. We’ve all done it…sometimes it looks like a dog is smiling and happy, other times they might look guilty, or those raised eyebrows make them look worried. How much meaning...
The experts in veterinary toxicology at the Animal Poison Control Center recently put out a very useful list of the top 15 drugs, household items, and plants that are dangerous to pets. Here’s a quick rundown. Be sure to check out their website for the...