Rattlesnakes are common here in Southern California, particularly the western diamondback. While much is known about rattlesnake bites in humans and dogs, less research has been done on the effects of, and treatment for, rattlesnake bites in cats. Recently, a study of cats bitten by rattlesnakes...
One of the most common reasons for an emergency trip to the vet for cats (especially males and neutered males) is urinary obstruction. Feline urinary obstruction is a life-threatening veterinary emergency. What do cat owners need to know about urinary/litter box problems in cats to...
Did you know that the FACE Foundation has provided financial assistance for life-saving veterinary care to the pets of over 86 military families in the San Diego area? We are committed to helping families and their beloved pets live long, healthy lives together, including the...
A 14 week old puppy from the U.K. named Ivy recently died after eating a nicotine capsule from an electronic cigarette. Despite receiving quick emergency veterinary treatment, Ivy did not survive the toxic effects of the nicotine. This sad story serves as a reminder that both...
Another reason to love your vet… A recent study by Dr. Lori Kogan of the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has found that a large majority of veterinarians reduce the costs of services and products so that animals can get the...
The FACE Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo. This grant will be designated towards helping pet parents who cannot afford the cost of their dog or cat's cancer treatments. The regular criteria for...
Meet Jake! Last week, this adorable pup took a bad tumble down the stairs and broke his back leg. When Jake's "parents," a former military couple with three children, found out that they would not be able to afford Jake's emergency surgery, they were heartbroken....
Meet Cherub! After over a year of having serious bladder issues, Cherub was finally diagnosed with bladder stones and needed them removed fast to survive. Because of this ongoing problem, Cherub's loving owner was tapped out and could not afford the entire cost of Cherub's...
Meet Lulu! This rambunctious pup got too excited chasing a lizard one day and fractured her little leg running. Her owner, a working mother of three, was heartbroken when she found out that she would not be able to afford Lulu's leg repair. Thankfully, the...
FACE is so excited to announce that we have saved our 900th life, Max! Max had a urethral obstruction that if left untreated, could have been fatal. Thanks to the help of ABC VETERINARY HOSPITAL and FACE, Max now has a second chance at life....
Meet King! This tiny little Miniature Schnauzer fractured his leg while playing fetch and needed surgery fast before it healed incorrectly. King's new "parents," a young military couple, were scrambling to come up with enough funds in time to help King's poor little leg, but...
Looking to get more exercise for your dog or cat? Exercising can be boring, but here are some fun ways to get some exercise in for both you and your pet! While walking your dog, try mixing in some intervals of jogging or running to...
Meet Cinco! This sneaky cat got out of his home and didn't return for two days! When he finally came back, his owner, a single mom and working student, noticed he wasn't using one of his legs and was in severe pain. She took him...
Meet Toulouse! This beautiful boy came down with a urethral obstruction which caused him to not be able to urinate for days. After seeing her precious baby in pain for too long, Toulouse's "mom" couldn't stand it any longer and knew something had to be...
Meet Sequoia! When Sequoia wasn't eating, drinking or acting like her normal playful self, her "mom" knew something was wrong. After taking her to the vet, she discovered that Sequoia had eaten a whole bone that she could not pass. After her owner, a single...
Meet Tiny! When her owners were walking this sweet girl, she took off running and was suddenly hit by a car. After they rushed her to the emergency room, they found out that she was suffering from severe head trauma and needed much supportive care...
Meet Joshua! Joshua is truly an exceptional dog with an exceptional story. This adorable Lab mix has long been a service dog for his loving owner who spends all of her spare time trying to fund-raise for his medical issues. When Joshua's "mom" found out...
Meet Coco! This adorably sweet poodle mix was snoozing on her little apartment balcony when she rolled right off under the railing! Her owners were horrified when they learned their fur-baby would need an expensive surgery to fix a terrible fracture. Her 'mom' spent everything...
Meet Snowball! After this adorable Chihuahua mix took an accidental tumble off the bed, he was left with a leg break that needed to be surgically repaired ASAP to save his leg. Although his "dad" could afford some of the surgery, the entire cost was...
FACE's "Tree of Life" mural is a wonderful way to honor your pet while helping FACE save lives. Portraits and Leaves are available for a donation. Special thanks to artist Kevin Anderson for painting such a beautiful mural to honor and memorialize our beloved pets....