The BBC recently produced a heartwarming video about retirement facilities for senior pets in Japan. When elderly pet owners enter assisted living and are no longer able to keep their pets, a growing number of animal retirement homes are taking in senior pets, many with special...
On September 29th, FACE will be hosting our Animaltarian Awards, honoring some of our local San Diego area animal heroes. We'll be profiling each award recipient in the coming weeks, starting with our friends at La Jolla Veterinary Hospital! La Jolla Vet has been taking care...
Veterinarians around the country are warning dog owners about the hazards of exposing your dog to bodies of standing water that have algae containing a poisonous bacterium known as cyanobacteria. Toxic blue-green algae was responsible for the deaths of several dogs in the US and Canada...
This handsome fellow got into a bit of trouble recently when he got outside and was hit by a car. Poor Tater suffered a broken leg and dislocated foot. His mom needed a little financial help when the vet told her that Tater required surgery. With help...
Researchers at Canada’s Ontario Veterinary College analyzed the electronic veterinary health data of over 19 million cats and found that not only do cats tend to put on weight as they age, but they also have been getting fatter over the past few decades. The study,...
This adorable Golden Retriever is Charlie, a much-loved military family pet. Charlie got into some trouble recently and swallowed a razor. His vets at the Pet Emergency and Specialty Center in La Mesa, CA told Charlie's parents that he needed emergency surgery. Charlie's parents began to...
We’ve all seen a lot of news stories about the dangers of leaving your dog in a hot car, but did you know that a simple stroll on the sidewalk can blister your pup’s paws when the weather is hot? KUTV in Salt Lake City talked...
We’ve heard a lot about what makes a city dog-friendly, such as amenities like parks and restaurants that welcome dogs. But what makes a city cat-friendly? Since we don’t normally take our cats out and about with us, are there other factors that make a place...
The US Food and Drug Administration has been investigating a possible connection between grain free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. DCM is a heart condition that is most commonly seen in certain medium to large breed dogs. The heart becomes enlarged and loses its...
Banfield Pet Hospital’s annual State of Pet Health Report analyzes data from over 2.5 million dogs and half a million cats that are patients at their veterinary offices in the US. You can check out the full report on the Banfield website, including interactive features like...
This beautiful cat is Abel! Abel was suffering from a urinary blockage and had to go to the vet for treatment. Sadly, he became re-obstruced within 24 hours and needed a perineal urethrostomy (a surgery that permanently opens up the urethra in cats prone to...
USA Today recently published an interesting article about all the different ways warming temperatures have a negative effect on the health of our dogs, cats, and other pets. According to veterinary epidemiologists interviewed for the article, certain diseases, many of them spread by parasites, are moving...
A large-scale study of dogs in the UK has identified the most common canine health disorders seen by veterinarians. The electronic health data of over 450,000 dogs under veterinary care in the UK was analyzed by researchers conducting this study. Let’s take a look at some key...
This handsome fellow is a 9 month old Siberian Husky pup named Zeus. Zeus and his human dad were unfortunately involved in a car accident recently. The car was totaled but luckily Zeus's dad was unhurt. Zeus initially seemed fine too, although he was tossed about...
Pet owners commonly seek out dog and cat food information online, whether it’s product reviews, advice on alternative diets, or how to manage your pet’s weight. But how do you know if the information you are looking at is trustworthy and accurate? The World Small Animal Veterinary...
Happy Memorial Day from success story Harlow and all of us at the FACE Foundation! Hoping all of our friends have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend...
The website Companion Animal Psychology is a great resource for dog and cat owners interested in learning how to better understand their pets. The site recently published some helpful advice on how to ensure that your dog is as calm as possible during trips to the...
Researchers at the University of California--Davis have found that homemade diets for cats are often lacking in essential nutrients and could even contain potentially toxic ingredients. The study, shared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, evaluated over 100 published recipes and found significant...
Just like humans, our dogs, cats, and other pets can suffer from many different kinds of cancer. Studies of canine cancer suggest that as many as half of dogs over 10 years old will develop some form of cancer. In recognition of Pet Cancer Awareness Month,...
Poor little Thor is a 7 month old Yorkie who suffered a fall while home alone one day and fractured two of his delicate legs. Thor’s parents were desperate to come up with the funds for the surgery needed to repair his legs. They began a...
The warm spring weather means that flea and tick season is coming! Topical spot products are the preferred treatment for many dog and cat owners. When used correctly, they can be very safe and effective. But it is possible that your individual pet may experience an...