A group of researchers has been studying a new kind of hip joint implant for dogs with osteoarthritis. The implant is textile-based and contains cartilage derived from stem cells. Initial results of the implant study are promising, with dogs showing reduced pain and restored hip joint...
FACE Foundation has been saving the lives of pets facing economic euthanasia since 2006. As we celebrate our 15th year, we recognize that the need for FACE's services is even greater now as families experience financial uncertainty due to the health crisis. Thank you to all of...
Our dogs, cats, and other pets can get cancer just like humans. And, like humans, there can be different causes of cancer in animals. The Merck Veterinary Manual has outlined the most common causes of cancer in pets, and what you can do to help lower...
This little cutie is Chica! Chica is a senior Chihuahua mix who was suffering from advanced gum disease that caused her quite a bit of pain. Chica needed multiple tooth extractions to relieve her pain and allow her to eat comfortably. Chica's loving mom is on...
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has released updated 2021 Feline Senior Care Guidelines for veterinary health professionals, as well as updated resources for cat owners. While the full guidelines are designed to help veterinary practitioners care for senior cats, the AAFP has also created...
Cute little Ruby is a one year old Chihuahua-Poodle mix. Recently, Ruby lost her appetite and began to vomit. A vet visit revealed that poor Ruby had a piece of chewed bone lodged at the base of her esophagus. Ruby needed emergency surgery to remove it...
The Sacramento Bee reports that the UC Davis California Veterinary Emergency Team Program will receive new state funding to deploy veterinary school professors and students to disasters like wildfires, and also train volunteer response teams around the state. UC Davis says that a major goal of...
Cute little Milbert is a two year old Dachshund who got into a bit of trouble recently when he ingested some feminine products and got an intestinal blockage. Milbert needed life-saving emergency surgery, but his mom only just recently found a new job after being unemployed...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has fully approved Tanovea (rabacfosadine injection) to treat lymphoma in dogs. This is the first conditionally approved new animal drug to gain full FDA approval. The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine reports that “While canine lymphoma affects...
Join FACE on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time for a free educational Zoom webinar on veterinary dentistry! Our presenter, Dr. Gerad Cantin of Pacific Coast Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, will discuss the importance of dental care for our pets. ...
Twelve year old Justin is the beloved pet in a San Diego military family. He began to experience severe pain while walking and his veterinarian diagnosed him with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a degenerative spinal condition requiring immediate surgery to relieve his pain. Justin's family could...
2020 was a difficult year for all of us. For the 344 families helped by FACE grants last year, the hardships were compounded by their pets’ life-threatening veterinary emergencies. Many of our grantees saw changes to their financial situations during the height of the pandemic. When...
Did you know that an excessive number of fleas on a dog or cat can not only be a nuisance, but it can also be deadly? Many fleas can mean a dangerous amount of blood loss in some pets. Flea anemia can be a potentially...
This little cutie is Chucha! Chucha was diagnosed with pyometra, a serious and life-threatening infection of the uterus. Chucha needed emergency surgery, but her parents had their work hours reduced due to the Covid pandemic and were unable to afford the full cost of her life-saving...
Antibiotic resistance in humans is a health problem that is often in the news, but did you know that our dogs, cats, and other pets can also become resistant to antibiotics when they are prescribed too frequently? The CDC has created some helpful guidance for pet...
You’re invited to shop for a good cause at FACE’s online resale boutique, the Wag N Purr Shop! Explore lots of stylish new (many still with tags) and gently used fashion finds. All items have been donated by our generous friends and supporters and 100% of...
Experts at the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine’s Division of Veterinary Product Safety have created helpful guidelines and a video on the topic of preventing pet medication errors. The same types of errors that sometimes occur with human medicines can also happen with pet medicines. These...
This sweet pup is a 9 year old Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Chihuahua mix. Sadie Rose is an emotional support animal for her human mom, adopted a little over a year ago. Sadie Rose developed bladder stones that required emergency surgery, but her mom is on...
Getting a rash from poison ivy is no fun…for dogs and us humans! There may be an added danger with dogs if they ingest this plant. What should you do if your dog encounters poison ivy? Here’s a brief overview from the experts. What makes poison...
Sake is a beautiful black and white Persian cat, rescued 10 years ago by his mom, a nurse, and his two human siblings. Sake also happens to be FACE’s 3,000th life saved! Recently, this beloved family pet developed bladder stones which turned into a life-threatening urinary...
National Pet Week is an annual event created in 1981 to celebrate all the pets that enrich our lives and to encourage responsible pet care and ownership. The American Veterinary Medical Association has assigned specific pet care themes to each day of the week. Here's an...