There’s lots of information about how to socialize dogs and cats out there, but what about small and exotic pets? They can learn polite behavior too! The San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Pets Magazine recently shared some tips on how to socialize your rabbits, rodents,...
Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has teamed up with PETA to create a public awareness video on the dangers of dogs being kept outside in freezing cold weather. Tyrann stepped into a walk-in freezer to experience what it must be like for dogs left out...
The 2019 calendar year isn’t quite over yet, but the folks at rover.com have already scanned their database of millions of client pet names to discover the most popular dog and cat names of the year. Here are some highlights! Top Male Dog Names: Max Charlie Cooper ...
The American Heart Association recently published a study on the health benefits of dog ownership for people at risk for heart attack and stroke. According to the study, dog ownership is associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors who live alone,...
The hardest part about sharing your life with a companion animal is when the time comes to say goodbye. The loss of a beloved pet is difficult for all pet parents. Luckily, there are some helpful support resources out there, including Ohio State University Veterinary...
Hey, did you know that we have an online shop? We sell a variety of cute animal-themed items through a partnership with Threadless. 35-45% of all sales go to the FACE Foundation and our work to save the lives of pets in need of critical veterinary...
As if we needed further proof that dogs are awesome, here’s a story about how specially trained dogs (and their sensitive noses) are helping conservationists study and protect endangered species in the wild. According to an article on the CNN website, dogs are being trained to...
Diabetes is a health issue that can affect dogs and cats as well as us humans. Did you know that 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the U.S. have diabetes? November is Pet Diabetes Month, the perfect time to find out if...
Wishing all of our friends a happy--and safe--Halloween! Check out these Halloween pet safety tips to ensure that you and your best friend have a holiday that's not too spooky! ...
Today is National Cat Day, an annual event to raise awareness about stray and homeless cats. To learn more about ways to help cats in need near you, check out these resources, courtesy of the Newsweek website. ...
The PACT (Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture) Act was passed unanimously in the US House of Representatives this week. This act would expand on a prior law that criminalizes the production and distribution of animal torture videos. Passage of the PACT Act would criminalize acts of...
The Veterinary College at Texas A&M University has put out some very helpful tips on how to provide your pet birds with environmental enrichment and mental stimulation. They report that birds are happiest when given many different forms of enrichment. Not surprising given their intelligence, curiosity,...
A new research study published in the journal Current Biology has come to a conclusion that cat owners have known all along—cats form strong emotional bonds with their humans! The authors point out that although studies on canine behavior and cognition far outnumber those on feline...
The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is a UK charity that runs hospitals which provide free and low-cost veterinary care. Each year they produce a report on animal well-being known as the PAW Report. The latest PAW Report (click HERE for the full text) has...
As responsible pet parents, we want to do what’s best for our dogs and cats, including protecting them from harmful parasites like fleas and ticks. But did you know that it’s possible to “overdose” your pets on too much topical flea and tick medication? Veterinarians have...
Saying good-bye to our treasured animal companions is the hardest thing we have to do as pet parents. Dr. Tiffany Palozzi and Dr. Stephanie Schneider are the pair behind Loving Hands Veterinary Services. They provide caring, in-home euthanasia services for beloved pets when it is time...
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has dedicated the month of September to raising awareness about pain and pain management in our pets. According to the IVAPM, animals suffer from the same kinds of acute and chronic pain as humans, from causes like arthritis,...
We are looking forward to honoring our good friend--and dedicated San Diego animal advocate--Sandie Lampe at our upcoming Animaltarian Awards on September 29th. Sandie has dedicated much of her professional career in the media to raising awareness about pet well-being and animal welfare. She is an award-winning...
Traveling with your dog this Labor Day weekend? The car company Volvo has released a report on keeping your pets safe while on the road. The report is based on a survey of pet owners conducted with the Harris Poll organization. Not surprisingly, the results show...
The BBC recently produced a heartwarming video about retirement facilities for senior pets in Japan. When elderly pet owners enter assisted living and are no longer able to keep their pets, a growing number of animal retirement homes are taking in senior pets, many with special...
On September 29th, FACE will be hosting our Animaltarian Awards, honoring some of our local San Diego area animal heroes. We'll be profiling each award recipient in the coming weeks, starting with our friends at La Jolla Veterinary Hospital! La Jolla Vet has been taking care...