It has long been known that visits from pet therapy animals help improve the emotional well-being of patients in hospitals and nursing homes. How do animal therapy visits help cancer patients who are enduring difficult chemotherapy and radiation treatments? A recent study in the Journal...
The regular presence of coyotes is a new reality for many cities and suburban communities across the U.S. Coyotes are found in every state except Hawaii and have easily adjusted to life in populated human developments, including large cities, due to their adaptability and the...
A news story out of Russia is getting a lot of attention lately. A homeless cat in the city of Obninsk, known to locals as Masha and described as very calm and friendly, saved a 12 week old baby boy from freezing to death. The...
Being prepared for a veterinary emergency is more than having a pet first aid kit in the house. Few pet owners know what to do if their dog or cat begins choking on food or falls unconscious. Did you know that you can perform the...
With the recent announcement from Petco that the company would no longer be selling dog and cat treats manufactured in China, many pet owners are wondering what exactly are the dangers associated with Chinese-made pet treats? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Animal and Veterinary...
New research from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine has shown that autistic children who live with any kind of pet in the home are more assertive and social than autistic children with no pets. Gretchen Carlisle, a research fellow at the school’s Research...
Best wishes to all of our friends for a happy, healthy and safe New Year! The FACE Foundation. ...
Veterinarians are warning pet owners that the sago palm plant is highly poisonous to dogs and cats. This is an outdoor ornamental plant in warm climates like here in San Diego, but also poses a health risk to pets when planted indoors in pots in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmoowIN8aY Derby, an adorable dog born with deformed front legs, was with a New Hampshire rescue organization called Peace and Paws when Tara Anderson fell in love with him and decided to foster Derby while he waited for his forever home. Derby was first outfitted with a...
Warmest wishes to all for a happy and healthy holiday season! Your friends at the FACE Foundation. ...
With 2014 rapidly coming to a close, it's time to recap the most popular pet names of the year. Drumroll, please! Kittens: According to vetstreet.com, the most popular female kitten names are Bella, Luna, Lucy, Kitty, Elsa, Daisy, Lily, Callie, Lilly (note the spelling difference!) and Gracie. The...
The Morris Animal Foundation is seeking Golden Retrievers to participate in the first phase of a large-scale canine health study. The aim of the study is to track the health of Golden Retrievers over the course of their lifetimes in order to gain knowledge about...
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, did you know that there’s an easy way to donate to your favorite animal non-profit (like the FACE Foundation!) just by shopping online? Goodshop works with more than 5,000 stores to bring you great deals and coupons, and...
During this season of giving, our thoughts often turn to those less fortunate than ourselves. Many animal lovers may be wondering how they can make a real difference in the lives of pets during the holidays. Many families suffering financial hard times are unable to keep...
This time of year is always fun, with lots of shopping, decorating, baking and party-hopping to keep us busy. But it’s also a good time to remember that the Christmas season poses some extra hazards to our pets. Here are a few useful pet safety...
A new study published in the journal Current Biology suggests that dogs process human speech in a similar way to us. Researchers from the University of Sussex in the UK conducted tests with 250 dogs to see how they process human commands. They found that, similar...
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, you may be wondering if it’s OK to share some of your Thanksgiving feast with your dog or cat. Here’s some guidance to help you give a thumbs up or thumbs down to some traditional holiday foods, courtesy...
Dogs Trust Ireland has created a powerful public awareness campaign called “A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas” that reminds people to stop and think before they get someone a dog as a Christmas present. The organization reports that they get an alarming...
A barking good time was had by all of the dogs--and their people--at the FACE Foundation's 3rd Invitational Dog Friendly Golf Tournament! This year's tournament was held on November 3, 2014 at San Diego's Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. All proceeds from this event benefit...
[caption id="attachment_1127" align="alignnone" width="300"] Image from Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca, by Maria Goodavage (Dutton/Penguin)[/caption] As we salute our military heroes this Veterans Day, FACE would like to recognize the amazing contributions military dogs have made over the years. Here are just a...
Have you ever seen pictures like these on the Internet with funny “Sad” or “Time Out” captions? On first glance, these images are cute, but they may depict a serious medical warning sign in your pet. It’s called “head pressing” and could indicate a dangerous...