With 2017 quickly drawing to close, FACE staff members have been busy compiling our end of the year statistics. Here is a snapshot of the San Diego area pets we have helped save via financial grants for emergency veterinary care so far this year: 327 Pets Saved 226...
Many FACE financial grants for critical veterinary assistance are awarded to owners of dogs with a serious spinal condition called intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). IVDD is a major cause of pain and paralysis in certain dog breeds, especially those with short legs like the Dachshund,...
The citizens of Puerto Rico are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Damage from the hurricane as well as shortages of clean drinking water, food, and fuel are creating huge challenges for both residents and aid workers. What about the...
Check out these great summer-themed first aid tips from the website PetMD. Your pets can face all sorts of warm weather hazards like hot pavements on soft paws, an unexpected dip in the pool, insect bites and stings, and heatstroke. Help keep your dogs, cats,...
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...
Meet Cece, a beautiful Siamese cat who escaped from home a few months back. Cece was struck by a car and suffered a fractured back. The surgery to save her life was more than her family could afford, but they applied for a FACE grant...
Recently FACE received a wonderful thank you letter from a truly special grantee. Meet Kenneth and his service dog Sampson. FACE provides financial assistance for emergency veterinary care to qualified pet owners…and some of these pets happen to be service dogs like Sampson! Ken receives...
Behavioral problems can be very common in dogs, cats, and other companion animals. When pet owners look up behavioral issues, such as cats going outside of the litter box, or obsessive grooming in dogs, many websites will tell you to see your veterinarian to rule...
You’ve just adopted a new puppy or kitten and you take it to the vet’s office for a first appointment. Would you expect your veterinarian to spend time talking to you about the financial burden of future veterinary care if your pet gets sick or...
Did you get a new pet and need to find a veterinarian? Or maybe you moved to a new town and have to look for a new vet. There are lots of reasons why we might be in the market for a new veterinary practice to take...
Here’s some good news for California pet parents…a bill introduced by State Assemblyperson Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) seeks to provide assistance to pet owners seeking help for large veterinary expenses. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 942, would provide for an income tax credit that would let...
[caption id="attachment_2738" align="alignnone" width="712"] Dr. Ganz and Rebel[/caption] In addition to being a surgeon at FACE partner Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Dr. Seth Ganz also serves as a Veterinary Relations Advisor on FACE’s Advisory Committee. Dr. Ganz’s dedication to saving the lives of pets in need of urgent veterinary...
The experts in veterinary toxicology at the Animal Poison Control Center recently put out a very useful list of the top 15 drugs, household items, and plants that are dangerous to pets. Here’s a quick rundown. Be sure to check out their website for the...
The National Bureau of Economic Research recently released a Working Paper that discusses key similarities between our own health care and the care that we provide for our dogs, cats, and other pets. The authors point to 4 main areas where U.S. economic data indicates that...
Is the solo veterinary practice becoming a thing of the past? Like health care for humans, veterinary care for pets is dramatically changing with the growth of large corporate pet hospitals like Banfield and VCA. Many Americans are choosing to bypass the corner pet store...
[caption id="attachment_2635" align="alignnone" width="197"] Roxie[/caption] It’s hard to believe the year 2016 is almost history! As we look forward to 2017, and working with our awesome veterinary partners to save the lives of beloved family pets in need of emergency medical care, we thought we’d take...
[caption id="attachment_2624" align="alignnone" width="712"] Lucky[/caption] Warmest wishes for a Happy Holiday...
FACE held its first-ever cat dental clinic this month, treating four kitties who received past grants for emergency veterinary care, to ensure that these grantees could continue to lead healthy lives. This clinic would not have been possible without the generous assistance of Dr. Carrie...
Wishing all of our friends a Happy Thanksgiving! We'd like to extend a special thanks to our partners at the Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo for their generous grant to FACE's Save-A-Life Program pet cancer fund. Cute little Chaquita is just one of the recipients...
San Diego is a military town and home to a large number of active duty military members as well as veterans. Did you know that the FACE Foundation has helped dozens of soldiers and veterans save their beloved pets by providing them with financial assistance...
[caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone" width="300"] Buzzy and friend "Nemo" looking dapper![/caption] The Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of San Diego has been a valued FACE Foundation veterinary partner since 2009. Together, we have worked to save 153 lives…mostly dogs and cats, but also a bunny and an...