This big boy is Oscar! For the past 4 years, Oscar has been the devoted companion of a San Diego military spouse whose husband is often away on Marine deployments. Recently Oscar unexpectedly got a collapsed lung. His veterinarians had no idea why this happened (this...
A research project of the University of Helsinki and Finnish health and environmental organizations have made some interesting discoveries about the connection between dog and human allergies. The project, known as DogEnvi, found that dogs are more likely to have allergies when their owners have allergies. ...
You're invited to FACE's free educational webinar on common pet emergencies. Lean about the kinds of emergencies seen most often by veterinarians and how to avoid them! The webinar will be held over Zoom on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific...
A recent article in USA Today highlights some of the challenges faced by both pet owners and veterinary practices as they work to keep pets healthy during these difficult times. The public health and safety measures initiated by veterinary offices have led to longer wait times...
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency has reported an outbreak of leptospirosis, a contagious bacterial disease, in area dogs. Leptospirosis are bacteria that can be found in soil and water. Dogs are most commonly affected but it can also be transmitted to humans. The...
A research study conducted by the Centre for Genomic Regulation found that the animals that are most susceptible to infection by the novel coronavirus are ferrets and cats. Owners of pet ferrets and cats should be aware that after humans, ferrets and cats are most at...
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...
The list of plants that are toxic to dogs, cats, and other pets can be quite long. The Poinsettia, a common Christmas season houseplant, has a reputation for being toxic to pets, especially cats. While another popular holiday houseplant—the Easter lily—is extremely dangerous to cats, does...
According to the American Animal Hospital Association, veterinary laser therapy has become more common in veterinary practices around the US in the past few years. What is laser therapy and how can it benefit your dog, cat, or other companion animal? LASER stands for light amplification of...
The American Veterinary Medical Association is urging its members to check in with clients on their pet care plans in the event that they contract the novel coronavirus. Pet owners should make plans for their pet’s basic care (feeding, walking, etc.) in case they get infected. ...
A large-scale epidemiological survey of dogs in the UK was recently conducted, with the aim of better understanding the incidence of seizures and epilepsy in dogs. The veterinary health records of over 450,000 pet dogs in the UK were reviewed and the researchers identified over 2,800...
The pet products industry is reporting a boom in pet grooming supply sales as owners are spending more time at home with their pets during the coronavirus pandemic. In many areas, pet grooming facilities have been closed at some point during the past year, and pet...
This handsome kitty is Moe! At just 3 years old, Moe began to suffer from bladder and urinary issues, a common problem in male cats. Moe needed surgery to treat his bladder blockage and Moe's family was struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to a FACE grant,...
The American Veterinary Medical Association convention went virtual this year, and one of the topics discussed was that a greater understanding of how genetic diseases occur can help vets prevent and mitigate their effects in our pets. The speaker, Dr. Jerold Bell, a veterinarian and geneticist...
It's National Veterinary Technician Week! Founded in 1993, this annual awareness event takes place during the 3rd week of October. Vet techs are valuable members of your veterinarian's animal care team. Join us this week as we honor the important role these dedicated professionals play in...
Sparky is an adorable 6 year old Pitbull Terrier who was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor. His veterinarians said he would have a good prognosis with radiation therapy. Unfortunately, Sparky's mom and dad were struggling to make ends meet due to employment problems caused by...
Researchers have been studying the health benefits of pet ownership for a long time, but a new study proves that even watching animal videos and looking at pictures of animals have measurable health benefits. Dr. Andrea Utley of the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University...
What do humans and guinea pigs have in common? Unlike other animals, our bodies cannot manufacture vitamin C, so both people and guinea pigs need to supplement vitamin C through diet. Lack of vitamin C in our diet causes a disease commonly known as scurvy. In...
Evie and her "mom" have been together for 14 years. Recently, Evie began to have trouble walking and was diagnosed with a herniated disc in her spine that required surgery. Evie's mom was devastated that she did not have sufficient funds to pay for the full...
The wildfires in the western United States have been devastating for both people and their pets. An article in the Medford, Oregon Mail Tribune explains the kinds of injuries local veterinarians are seeing in dogs, cats, and other animals from the Almeda Fire. Vets at the...
Veterinarians have traditionally advised clients to have their cats spayed and neutered at 6 months, but because cats can begin reproducing before then, the American Association of Feline Practitioners has updated its position statement on pediatric sterilization in cats to recommend spay/neuter by 5 months...