https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJiMO994gBg A new video from the American Veterinary Medical Association provides helpful advice for pet owners with older dogs and cats diagnosed with arthritis. Warning Signs Pets with arthritis pain may: Walk stiffly or favor certain legs Experience pain when touched in some areas Be hesitant to run, jump and climb stairs Cats with...
[caption id="attachment_1109" align="alignnone" width="225"] FACE Executive Director Brooke Haggerty with Success Story Loki[/caption] FACE Executive Director Brooke Haggerty was recently a guest on Animals Today Radio with Dr. Lori Kirshner. Animals Today, a project of Advancing the Interests of Animals, is broadcast in major cities such...
The 2014 edition of Banfield Pet Hospital’s State of Pet Health Report is available for download from Banfield’s website HERE. This report provides an overview of medical data from the 2.3 million dogs and 470,000 cats treated annually at Banfield facilities nationwide. The 2014 edition contains...
Yesterday it was announced that Dallas nurse Nina Pham’s beloved dog Bentley tested negative for the Ebola virus. Bentley had been placed in quarantine when Nina contracted Ebola. This good news is tempered by the earlier story of a Spanish nurse’s dog being euthanized when...
We’ve all grabbed the camera and taken a quick picture when we see our pets do something cute. But how do you take that special photograph of your dog or cat, one that shows them at their best? We asked professional San Diego pet photographer...
Pet health is important all year round, but did you know that your pets have special health concerns in the fall? Here are some autumn pet health tips to keep in mind, courtesy of Pets Best pet insurance: Parvovirus: Vets see an increase in Parvo infections...
California Governor Jerry Brown signed two important animal welfare bills into law during the 2014 legislative session! They are Assembly Bills 1809 and 1810. A.B. 1809 requires that dogs or puppies brought into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership must have...
Viewers of this week’s 60 Minutes were treated to a profile of an amazing border collie named Chaser and her owner John Pilley, a retired professor of psychology who has taught her the names of over 1,000 toys. Every toy has a unique name, and...
Tear stains can be common in light-colored dogs and cats, especially in certain toy dog breeds and Persian cats. They are caused by an overflow of tears onto the fur, and are dark due to a reaction that occurs between the tears and normal bacteria...
FACE Foundation's 3rd Invitational Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament is coming soon! Join us and VIP guest Fred Lynn on Monday, November 3, 2014 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach. Bring your dog and enjoy a fun day of golf, plus dinner and a...
Rattlesnakes are common here in Southern California, particularly the western diamondback. While much is known about rattlesnake bites in humans and dogs, less research has been done on the effects of, and treatment for, rattlesnake bites in cats. Recently, a study of cats bitten by rattlesnakes...
Think a dog’s tail wag is always an indication of happiness? Think again! Recent research suggests that tail wagging is a complex form of canine communication and can mean many different things. A tail’s height and style of movement can be good indicators of a dog’s...
Did you know that the FACE Foundation has provided financial assistance for life-saving veterinary care to the pets of over 86 military families in the San Diego area? We are committed to helping families and their beloved pets live long, healthy lives together, including the...
Representative Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) recently introduced H.R. 5267, the Pet and Women Safety Act of 2014, in Congress. The official title of the Act is “To protect the pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.” According...
A 14 week old puppy from the U.K. named Ivy recently died after eating a nicotine capsule from an electronic cigarette. Despite receiving quick emergency veterinary treatment, Ivy did not survive the toxic effects of the nicotine. This sad story serves as a reminder that both...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbOcCQ-y3OY#action=share Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward recently sat in a hot car for 30 minutes to demonstrate the dangers of leaving your dog in the car on warm days. The temperature in the car reached 116 degrees, even with the windows cracked! His popular YouTube video (watch above)...
Pet obesity rates are on the rise, according to a recent survey of veterinarians conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). 52.5% of U.S. dogs and 58.3% of U.S. cats (a new high for cats) are considered overweight or obese by their veterinarians....
With the continuing drought in California and other parts of the West, it’s important for pet owners to have a wildfire preparedness plan in place that includes pets and livestock. Here are a few simple tips from FEMA on emergency planning for pet owners. Prepare a...
Another reason to love your vet… A recent study by Dr. Lori Kogan of the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has found that a large majority of veterinarians reduce the costs of services and products so that animals can get the...
Pet care during the summer months is about more than beating the heat and keeping your furry friends cool during hot weather. Check out these great tips on making this a safe and fun summer for your pets! Thunderstorms: Did you know that pet anxiety during...