Is your dog or cat afraid of going to the vet? Don’t worry, your pet isn’t weird, this is a common fear in both dogs and cats. It’s not a surprise, given the strange smells and sounds at the vet clinic, combined with a good...
A local dog recently made national headlines when she somehow found her way home after getting separated from her owner on a hike 35 miles from her house. Georgia, an 8 year old Shar-Pei mix, disappeared after chasing a rabbit into the hills off a...
FACE is partnering with Road Runner Sports for another 5K Doggie Dash fundraiser this September. People and dogs take the lead in this 5K fun run, which brings people and their pets together for a day of giving back and getting fit! On Sunday, September 13th,...
Do you have a first aid kit prepared for your dog or cat? Of course, it’s important to take your pet to the vet for any serious illnesses or injuries. But for minor health issues or to provide emergency care at home before you can...
Wishing all of our friends a happy July 4th holiday weekend! Don't forget to keep your pets calm and safe this July 4th by keeping them indoors in a quiet area during fireworks displays. Play some relaxing music or put on some pet-friendly nature shows to...
We all love to take our dogs with us when we go out and about, but should you really leave your dog tied up unattended on the sidewalk while you go inside shops and restaurants? Animal welfare advocates say that there are too many threats...
It would be nice to think that all shelter dogs and cats have an equal chance at finding a new home, but studies indicate that when it comes to the amount a time an animal spends in a no-kill shelter before adoption, age and physical...
A recent study conducted at Kyoto University in Japan proves that dogs understand when people are mean to their owners, and will even reject food from those people in a show of solidarity with their owners. Researchers tested several groups of dogs by having their owners...
Animal hospice care shares the same philosophy as hospice care for people…to provide palliative care for pets who are in the last stages of a terminal disease, or at the natural end of life. The goal of hospice care for pets is to provide comfort...
Summer is a great time for having fun with your pets, but it’s important to keep a few simple things in mind to make sure your pets don’t overheat, both outdoors and indoors, in the summertime. The core body temperature of cats and dogs is warmer...
[caption id="attachment_1497" align="alignnone" width="190"] Monkey[/caption] June 7-13, 2015 is Pet Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate how much we love our animal companions. In honor of Pet Appreciation Week, enjoy these pictures of some very cute pets...
[caption id="attachment_1488" align="alignnone" width="300"] Judy Guth. Photo: Michael Owen Baker/LA Daily News[/caption] Judy Guth, owner of a small apartment complex in North Hollywood, California, has a strict pet policy: No pet, no apartment. Dogs and cats are not only allowed, they’re required. Judy believes that pet...
Thinking about adding a new puppy to your family? No matter where he comes from (shelter, rescue group, breeder, friend…or a posting on the Starbuck’s bulletin board) there are a few basic indicators of good health to look for in a puppy. Think carefully if...
[caption id="attachment_1466" align="alignnone" width="300"] Esme[/caption] Pet owners have many more options than they used to when it comes to saving their pets’ lives and greatly improving the quality of their lives through surgery. Breakthroughs in human surgical techniques often make their way into veterinary medicine as...
When you spay and neuter your pets you are doing your part in helping to decrease the huge number of unwanted puppies and kittens that end up in animal shelters each year. Fixing your pet also has many health and behavior benefits for male and...
One of the most common questions dog groomers get is whether or not a dog’s coat should be shaved in warm weather to help keep her cool. And the answer is…maybe! Here’s some advice from the experts to help you decide if shaving your dog...
Join FACE in acknowledging the importance of pet cancer awareness! Did you know that 6 million dogs and cats will be diagnosed with cancer in 2015? Cancer is the #1 disease-related cause of death in our pets. Make sure you bring your pet for regular veterinary...
We’ve all seen the human fatality numbers and the terrible destruction caused by the earthquake in Nepal. Often overlooked is the suffering of animals when a natural disaster hits. According to National Geographic, domestic animals are often kept under houses in Nepal, which means that...
Voting is open for the American Humane Association's 2015 Hero Dog Awards. Each year, the AHA finds dogs that do amazing things and recognizes them with the Hero Dog Awards. Dogs are nominated in 8 different categories: Emerging Hero Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Guide/Hearing Dogs,...
A survey conducted every five years by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) tracks pet ownership trends in the 50 U.S. states. Does your state rank in the top 10 dog and cat owning states in the country? Check out the numbers below (based on...
The American Animal Hospital Association’s excellent PetsMatter blog recently posted an article by veterinarian Dr. Anna Coffin about the dangers of common household items to pets. Take a look at this list of the different kinds of pet toxins to see if you need to...