Meet Hubert! Hubert required urgent surgery for a broken leg and his loving family needed a little help with the cost of his critical veterinary care. With the help of a FACE grant, Hubert was able to get the treatment he needed. His family reports that while the first few days of recovery were difficult, … Continue reading Meet FACE Success Story Hubert!
A Guide to Pain in Pets
The Animal Emergency Care veterinary hospital in Bellingham, WA has created an informative guide to help pet owners understand the different categories of pain their animals can experience. You can read the full article on their blog, here’s a quick overview. Acute Pain: A noticeable response to a recent sudden event. Your pet can experience … Continue reading A Guide to Pain in Pets
Meet FACE Success Story Junior!
This little guy is FACE grantee Junior! Junior needed emergency surgery after ingesting a foreign body. His family was unable to afford the full cost of his urgent treatment and applied for a FACE grant. We are happy to report that this beloved pet bird got his life-saving surgery, thanks to our wonderful supporters and … Continue reading Meet FACE Success Story Junior!
Meet FACE Success Story Hloya!
Hloya is FACE's first Ukrainian refugee pet success story! This sweet Maine Coon kitten made the long journey from Ukraine to San Diego with her loving family, giving them affection and comfort during this difficult time. Unfortunately, Hloya escaped from their new home and returned with a fractured leg. Her family reached out to FACE … Continue reading Meet FACE Success Story Hloya!
UK Study Examines Risks of Anesthesia for Dogs
Many pet owners are reluctant to have their animals receive anesthesia for veterinary care, including routine spay/neuter and dental procedures. Do you have reason to worry about the effects of anesthesia on your pet? Are some pets at higher risk for negative consequences than others? Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College and the University of … Continue reading UK Study Examines Risks of Anesthesia for Dogs