The Wisconsin Humane Society has an annual fundraising event sure to bring a smile to your face! For a $25 donation, a Humane Society volunteer will draw a picture of your pet—to the best of their ability!—based on a picture you send to their Facebook page. Click...
Dogs and cats get lots of attention during Pet Dental Health Month, but other pets need dental care too! Here's a video of a veterinarian explaining why checking your rabbit's teeth at home is so important. A rabbit's teeth are constantly growing, and checking for overgrown...
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...
An Alaskan Malamute named North and a Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley made the news recently for showing incredible dedication and love for their owners. North was out hiking with his owner on a snowy mountain in Croatia when the man slipped and fell. The man hurt...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an animal welfare legislative package into law recently. The first law is S.4254/A.4075, which prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for certain homeowners’ insurance policies based solely on the...
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...
You're invited to a behind-the-scenes look into the work of an animal rescue non-profit! Join FACE for a free webinar on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Pacific time as we welcome presenter Michelle Meschko, the founder of Small Breed Rescue of Southern California. Small Breed...
Did you know that when your dog needs a blood transfusion, the source of that blood may be a large-scale colony blood bank where many dogs are housed, and their blood is repeatedly drawn? California is taking steps to phase out colony canine blood banks. They...
HR5261, known as the Paws Off Act of 2021, is making its way through the US House of Representatives. This act would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to declare that foods containing xylitol would be misbranded if the label does not warn...
This cute pup is a 7-year-old Shih Tzu named Knuckles! Knuckles had been experiencing weakness in his hind legs and was also acting less energetic than usual. He got some pain meds from his family vet but unfortunately, a few days later he was dragging his...
During the Covid pandemic, curbside drop-off and pickup became the norm at veterinary practices around the world. The reactions to this change have been mixed, for veterinary practitioners, clients…and pets! An article on the Veterinary Information Network’s VIN News Service website discusses the pros and cons...
Our dogs, cats, and other pets can get cancer just like humans. And, like humans, there can be different causes of cancer in animals. The Merck Veterinary Manual has outlined the most common causes of cancer in pets, and what you can do to help lower...