One of the most common feline health emergencies we see at FACE is urinary blockages caused by uroliths—crystals or stones that form in the bladder and then obstruct the urinary tract. Urinary obstructions, most often seen in male cats, are life-threatening emergencies because toxins build up...
Los Angeles recently approved a largescale trap-neuter-return (TNR) project called the Citywide Cat Program to reduce the number of homeless cats and kittens in the city. An estimated 20,000 stray cats will be spayed or neutered each year under the program. Experts say that over the...
Ask any cat lover what a “slow blink” is, and chances are they’ll know it’s a sure sign that their cat is enjoying their company. A recent study published in Scientific Reports analyzed this form of human-cat communication and found that both cats and humans...
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...
The FACE Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo. This grant will be designated towards helping pet parents who cannot afford the cost of their dog or cat's cancer treatments. The regular criteria for...
Classical or rock is not for the animal crowd, say researchers Many pet owners leave their home radios playing all day for the listening pleasure of their dogs and cats. Station choices vary. "We have a very human tendency to project onto our pets and assume...