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...
April 11th is National Pet Day, a great time to celebrate our pets...
This sweet pup enjoying a seaside adventure is a 9 year old Corgi named Goober. Goober loves a good meal, so his mom was concerned when he suddenly stopped eating. Our friends at Morena Pet Hospital discovered that Goober had a foreign object lodged in his...
The American Animal Hospital Association recently updated its dental care guidelines for veterinary practitioners. They have also created a helpful factsheet for dog and cat owners based on the guidelines. Here’s what you need to know to keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy! Dental disease...
This cute pup with a very fancy name is Coyote Apollo Ace! He recently snuck under the backyard fence and ran into the street where he was unfortunately hit by a car. Coyote Apollo Ace needed a surgery called a femoral head ostectomy, which is the...
Marmalade is a beautiful odd-eyed white kitty who was diagnosed with a urinary blockage…one of the most common emergency veterinary health issues we help with FACE grants. Marmalade needed life-saving surgery to address his urinary obstruction, and we are happy to report that he is now...
Cats are considered to be “seniors” when they reach 11+ years of age. Senior cats can develop a variety of chronic health problems, including: Arthritis Kidney disease Diabetes Cancer Dementia High blood pressure Thyroid disease Other common health issues seen in older cats include weight loss,...
This sweet 4 year old Poodle-mix is named Bear, even though he looks more like a little lamb! Bear presented to the Veterinary Specialty Hospital here in San Diego after his mom found him dragging his back legs. Upon consultation, VSH’s neurology team diagnosed Bear as...
This adorable Poodle is the pampered pet of Chris, who opened her heart to Pinky after her previous owner passed away. When Pinky began to have trouble walking, Chris took her to the vet where she was diagnosed with ruptured cruciate ligaments in both of her...
The start of a new year is the time when many us of make resolutions to take better care of our health. But what about our pets? Do your wellness plans for your best friend include getting pet health insurance? Many dog and cat owners consider...
Dogs and their people enjoyed a fun day of golf and beautiful San Diego weather recently...
Copper and her dad John live a happy life together. As a veteran, John finds companionship and support in his sweet two-year-old Beagle. One day, Copper got out the back gate and was hit by a car before John knew she escaped. John heard a yelp...
Back in March we introduced you to a very special dog who we had the honor of helping with a grant for emergency veterinary care. Jax is a certified service dog for Luis, a military veteran who struggles with PTSD. They were both seriously injured in...
Happy #WorldKindnessDay from success story "Komet" and all of us here at the FACE Foundation! Thank you to our wonderful veterinary partners, friends, and supporters for all you do to help us save the lives of beloved family pets in need of urgent veterinary care! ...
In many parts of the world, fall is the time of year when mushrooms make their appearance in woods and other natural areas. Is your dog at risk of poisoning if she eats a wild mushroom while out on a walk? According to the North American...
Sugar is a three year old cat who lived with a senior citizen named Charles in an apartment in downtown San Diego. Sadly, Sugar fell 6 stories out of the apartment window. Charles took Sugar for emergency veterinary care, but her injuries were extensive, and he...
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...
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Patches, an adorable 9-year-old Dachshund, developed a tumor on the top of her head that grew aggressively until it began to press on her brain and eyes. Veterinarians knew that they needed to remove a large portion of her skull to treat her. Patches needed a...
Cute little Luna is a 13-week-old Border Collie mix who got sick after eating tree bark. Our partners at Ethos Veterinary Health were treating Luna when her dad (who works 2 jobs to help make ends meet) ran out of funds during her hospitalization. A FACE...