Spaying or neutering your new kitten or puppy is an important part of your pet’s veterinary care. Responsible pet owners should be aware of the pet overpopulation problem and do their part to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats in shelters by fixing...
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Did you know that February is National Pet Dental Health Month? According to the American Veterinary Dental College, the professional association for veterinary dentists, most dogs and cats suffer from periodontal disease by the age of three. Periodontal disease occurs when plaque and tartar build...
Veterinarians say that dogs between the ages of 7 and 10 years old can be categorized as “senior” dogs. The actual age may vary depending on the size and breed of your particular dog, with larger dogs showing signs of age earlier than smaller ones. What...
Regular veterinary checkups play an important role in maintaining your pet’s good health. Veterinarians are urging pet owners to make sure that yearly wellness exams are a part of every dog and cat’s routine. Growing rates of pet obesity and other preventable pet health problems such...
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...
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...
A recent study published in the Veterinary Journal investigated the health risks to cats in large-scale hoarding environments. Researchers found that cats in crowded living conditions are at great risk for respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disease, parasites, malnutrition and other symptoms of neglect. Key findings from 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Cats falling from high places—over two stories, often from apartment windows or balconies—is so common that there is a name for the types of injuries sustained in these falls: Feline High-Rise Syndrome. The most frequently-occurring injuries from falls are trauma to the chest, face/mouth, limbs,...
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...