One of the more perplexing feline health issues seen by veterinarians is the growing epidemic of hyperthyroidism (overproduction of thyroid hormone) seen in cats in the past few decades…a condition rarely seen by vets as recently as the early 1970s. A new article in the...
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...
Hey, did you know that the FACE Foundation has its own YouTube channel? We get so many wonderful letters from the families of pets saved with the help of FACE grants that we decided to make a video to share some of their kind words. ...
We think all pets are Irish on St. Patrick's Day! So kiss your fur kids, feed them some Greenies, and enjoy these pictures of some recent FACE success stories! ...
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...
Senior dog advocacy group The Grey Muzzle Organization has released the results of a survey on the adoption of senior shelter and rescue dogs. There’s been a growing interest in the adoption of senior dogs over the last few years, and the numbers prove it....
[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...
A recent report in The New York Times highlights a dangerous and increasingly common health threat to our pets (especially dogs) – eating recreational or medical marijuana…and chocolate desserts that contain marijuana. Most pet owners know that they should keep chocolate, a known toxin, away...
Happy Valentine's Day from cute little success story Pedro...
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...
When our dogs are experiencing problems like itchy skin or an upset stomach, many owners will begin to suspect that their pet has a food allergy. Veterinary experts say that food allergies in dogs are not as common as people think, and that a food...
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...
A recent report from San Diego’s public television station KPBS highlighted some sobering statistics about how many people in our county, as well as nationwide, are struggling financially. The poverty rate here in San Diego County is higher today than it was during the great...
Our warmest wishes for a happy and healthy 2017! --Your friends at FACE ...
[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...
On November 7th, FACE supporters and their pups enjoyed picture-perfect San Diego weather and a beautiful day of golf at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, competing in our 5th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament...
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...