This cute little pup, posing with his human sibling Mia in his cone of shame, is Lucky! Poor Lucky was hit by a car and broke his leg. His family could not afford the full cost of his surgery and began to work on raising the...
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has updated their testing and management guidelines for the feline retroviruses FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) and FeLV (feline leukemia virus). These two potentially life-threatening illnesses can be managed with proper owner education, testing, and vaccinations. As the AAFP notes...
How adorable is Harvey?! This cute 7 year old pup started experiencing weakness in his back legs. An exam at San Diego's Veterinary Speciality Hospital showed that Harvey was suffering from a herniated disc and needed spinal surgery. "The cost was way beyond what we could afford,"...
Wishing all of our friends a happy and healthy 2020! ...
Poor little Snuggles had a rough start in life. His mom Debra found him living on the streets. Snuggles had a mangled leg and his veterinarian suspected that it was due to either a birth defect or a very early injury. Snuggles needed a limb amputation...
The hardest part about sharing your life with a companion animal is when the time comes to say goodbye. The loss of a beloved pet is difficult for all pet parents. Luckily, there are some helpful support resources out there, including Ohio State University Veterinary...
Hey, did you know that we have an online shop? We sell a variety of cute animal-themed items through a partnership with Threadless. 35-45% of all sales go to the FACE Foundation and our work to save the lives of pets in need of critical veterinary...
On Monday, November 4th, pups and pros enjoyed a day of golf and fun at San Diego's Lomas Santa Fe Country Club for FACE’s 8th Invitational Golf Tournament! This dog-friendly event featured a golf tournament followed by an awards ceremony, live auction, silent auction, and exclusive...
The placebo effect is a known factor in human medicine. It occurs when a patient feels that they are benefiting from a fake pill or treatment, often given to patients in double-blind studies when researchers are testing new medications. Is there a placebo effect for pets? ...
We are celebrating a milestone, our 2,500th life saved! Meet Charlie, an adorable 5 year old Terrier mix. Recently, Charlie began to show signs of illness. Her family brought her to the vet where she was diagnosed with pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus in...
Diabetes is a health issue that can affect dogs and cats as well as us humans. Did you know that 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the U.S. have diabetes? November is Pet Diabetes Month, the perfect time to find out if...
This adorable furball posing with his equally adorable human family is Fenway! Fenway got into a little trouble recently when he swallowed one of his human sister's toys. He needed emergency surgery to remove the obstruction. With the help of a FACE grant, our friends at the...
A sobering new video produced by Dr. Carrie Turnbull of the Staunton River Veterinary Clinic in Virginia might come as a surprise to many pet owners. The suicide rate among veterinarians is significantly higher than the rate for the general population. One study conducted by the...
House rabbits are becoming an increasingly popular pet among animal lovers. Fancy rabbits, such as tiny dwarf breeds, fluffy lionheads, or floppy eared lop breeds, are top choices among rabbit fanciers. If you’re thinking about adding a floppy eared lop rabbit to your family, check out...
This adorable pup is Coco, pictured here with his very best friend! Recently, Coco had a bad landing when he jumped off the bed and broke his leg. Coco's family was devastated when they heard that the cost of surgery to repair his leg was more than...
The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is a UK charity that runs hospitals which provide free and low-cost veterinary care. Each year they produce a report on animal well-being known as the PAW Report. The latest PAW Report (click HERE for the full text) has...
As responsible pet parents, we want to do what’s best for our dogs and cats, including protecting them from harmful parasites like fleas and ticks. But did you know that it’s possible to “overdose” your pets on too much topical flea and tick medication? Veterinarians have...
Cats are very good at hiding their pain. It can be difficult for owners and vets to determine the severity of a cat’s pain, and many often look to body language as a key. Besides the position in which they hold their bodies, a cat’s face...
Saying good-bye to our treasured animal companions is the hardest thing we have to do as pet parents. Dr. Tiffany Palozzi and Dr. Stephanie Schneider are the pair behind Loving Hands Veterinary Services. They provide caring, in-home euthanasia services for beloved pets when it is time...
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has dedicated the month of September to raising awareness about pain and pain management in our pets. According to the IVAPM, animals suffer from the same kinds of acute and chronic pain as humans, from causes like arthritis,...
Researchers in the UK recently conducted a large-scale survey of owners of flat faced dog breeds like the Pug and French and English Bulldogs. The findings show that while these breeds are very popular, owners often downplay the health problems associated with brachycephaly in their dogs. Brachycephaly...