11 Apr Happy National Pet Day!
April 11th is National Pet Day, a great time to celebrate our pets...
04 Apr Meet FACE Success Story Goober!
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...
01 Apr April is Heartworm Awareness Month
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, heartworm is a potentially serious (even fatal) parasite that affects dogs, cats, and pets such as ferrets. In the wild, heartworm is found in many animals, including foxes, raccoons, and opossums. Mosquitoes transfer the heartworm parasite from animal to...
28 Mar New Pet Obesity Statistics for U.S. Dogs and Cats
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has released the results of its 2018 Pet Obesity Survey. You can click HERE to read the full report. Here are a few interesting findings about our pets: 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs are classified as either...
22 Mar Happy National Puppy Day!
[caption id="attachment_3975" align="alignnone" width="420"] Evie[/caption] Today is National Puppy Day! In honor of this important holiday, we are sharing just a few pictures of the many adorable puppies that FACE and our veterinary partners have helped save in the past few months. Enjoy the cuteness! [caption id="attachment_3977" align="alignnone" width="420"]...
14 Mar Pet Dental Care Guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association
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...
12 Mar The Most Common Food Allergen Sources for Dogs and Cats
Many pet owners struggle with adverse food reactions in their dogs and cats. It can be difficult to determine what exactly is causing the reaction, and if the reaction is a sign of a food sensitivity or a true food allergy. The term cutaneous adverse food...
06 Mar Meet FACE Success Story Coyote Apollo Ace!
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...
14 Feb Meet FACE Success Story Marmalade!
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...
08 Feb AVMA Shares New Pet Ownership Numbers for the U.S.
The American Veterinary Medical Association recently released its latest Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook. The number of pets in the U.S. is increasing, including non-traditional exotic pets like birds and reptiles. Here’s a summary of some of the key findings: 57% of all U.S. households own...
04 Feb Vet Visit Checklist for Senior Cats
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,...
29 Jan Meet FACE Success Story Bear!
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...
10 Jan Meet FACE Success Story Pinky!
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...
08 Jan Is Pet Insurance the Right Choice for You?
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...
31 Dec Happy New Year!
Sending our very best wishes for a happy and healthy 2019! --Your friends at FACE ...
24 Dec Happy Holidays!
Wishing all of our friends near and far a very happy and healthy holiday season! ...
17 Dec Holiday Pet Safety Tips from the AVMA
Are you keeping your pets safe this holiday season? Lots of tempting food and decorations around the house could lead to an unexpected holiday visit to the vet! Here are a few common-sense holiday pet safety tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Certain people foods are...
14 Dec Pictures — FACE’s Dog Friendly Golf Tournament!
Dogs and their people enjoyed a fun day of golf and beautiful San Diego weather recently...
06 Dec FDA Issues Warning on Vitamin D Toxicity in Several Brands of Pet Food
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for pet owners about high levels of vitamin D in several brands of dry dog food. Currently, the affected dog foods are sold under the labels Nature’s Promise, Nature’s Place, Abound, ELM, ANF, Evolve, Sportsman’s Pride,...
04 Dec New Study Examines the Health of Labrador Retrievers
The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed in the United States for many years. We love this kind, gentle, and loving dog…but like any purebred dog, the Lab does have some inherited health issues that all owners should know about. A recent study...
30 Nov Meet FACE Success Story Copper!
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...