Dr. Lori Teller, an associate professor at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has shared some helpful cat grooming tips with the school’s Pet Talk newsletter. You can read the full article HERE. Here’s some key advice on keeping your cat clean, healthy, and happy...
A recent news story out of Minnesota highlights a potentially serious problem in many suburban communities around the US: pet rabbits, acquired during the pandemic, are being abandoned outdoors and are now multiplying. According to Debbie Mans, the CEO of Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota, the number...
Wishing all of our friends a happy and safe 4th of July holiday! For a few simple tips on keeping your pets safe and secure this holiday weekend, check out our blog post HERE. ...
During the past year, many US workers began telecommuting from home at least part of the time. One animal behaviorist wanted to find out how having a dog or cat at home impacted the telework experience. An online survey of dog owners, cat owners, dog and...
Christina Hunger, a speech-language pathologist, adopted an adorable Catahoula and Australian Cattle Dog mix puppy named Stella. She noticed similarities between how Stella learned words and how the toddlers she worked with learned. The toddlers with delays in language development used Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)...
An archaeological dig at an early Roman port city on the coast of the Red Sea in Egypt called Berenice has unearthed what is believed to be the earliest known cemetery for domestic pets (mostly cats and dogs but also monkeys). According to an article on...
Before welcoming fans back into their home arena, the Miami Heat NBA basketball team decided to use COVID-19 detection dogs to sniff out the unique scent of viral infection in fans and staff before they enter the building. According to an article in the Miami Herald,...
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences has developed a blood test that veterinarians can use for early cancer detection in dogs. The test, called the Nu.Q Vet Cancer Screening Test, can detect early biomarkers of cancer known as circulating nucleosomes. An article on...
October 1-7 is National Walk Your Dog Week, an event designed to raise awareness about the importance of regular exercise for your dog’s health. According to the official website, many dogs (and their humans) do not get enough exercise, which can lead to health problems like...
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...
A recent study of cats with a history of urinating outside of the litter box (called “periuria”) has shed some new light on the connection between feline health and litter box issues. A study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery examined cats from...
Many pets require daily medication—often in the form of pills—for chronic health problems. While it’s easy for most pet owners to sneak a pill into a dog’s food and treats, pilling a cat can be more of a challenge. There are some interesting alternatives to pills...
The warm weather means that kitten season is here! Kitten season is the time of year when unaltered cats allowed to roam outside will mate and produce litters of kittens. Sadly, many of these homeless kittens (and their moms) will end up in animal shelters. This...
According to American Humane, Be Kind to Animals Week is the oldest commemorative week in U.S. history! What better way to celebrate this important humane awareness event than with these easy ways to show your kindness to all animals? Adopt a homeless pet from an...
Dog lovers pride themselves on their knowledge of breeds, especially when successfully identifying the breeds that went into a particular mutt. How would you rate your ability to name the breeds that make up a mixed breed dog? The MuttMix Project invites all “dog detectives” to...
A recent blog post by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) highlights the leading role that cities and counties across the U.S. are taking to ban puppy mills—despite opposition at the state and federal levels. While many local jurisdictions are banning the sale of pet store...
In recognition of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center has announced their list of the top 10 pet toxins of 2017. The Poison Control Center got nearly 200,000 calls about possible poisoning from concerned pet owners last year. Here are their...
Most responsible pet owners know that pets and chocolate don’t mix. But there are a few other Easter related pet hazards that dog and cat owners should know about. Here’s a quick rundown on the most common Easter items that could harm your pet. Chocolate Chocolate is...
What kind of personality does your cat have? A large-scale study of 2,800 pet cats in Australia and New Zealand investigated the different personality traits of domestic cats. The researchers found that there are five distinct personality categories that most cats fall into. The “Feline Five”...
With the growing popularity of brachycephalic (short-nosed) dog breeds like French Bulldogs and Pugs, veterinarians are increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of these dogs. Many short-muzzled dogs suffer from a condition called BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome). Symptoms include respiratory noise, narrowed nostrils, gastrointestinal...
We are often asked about the kinds of pet health emergencies that are seen by our veterinary partners and referred to FACE, so that we may help qualified pet owners pay for life-saving veterinary treatments for their companion animals. There are many common pet injuries...