Deciphering and comparing the multitude of dry and wet pet foods available can give you a headache. While there are certain requirements and regulations that pet food companies must follow, the labels are often not very helpful and/or misleading. I get the question of “what food should I feed my pet” every day, but the…
Are You Worried About the Dog Flu? You may have heard about the recent outbreaks of the dog flu over the last couple of years, and we know that it can be scary. Well, we at Arizona Animal Hospital, are here to help. We can discuss the pros and cons of the vaccine as well…
We are getting to that time of year again where our pet’s fear and anxiety can start to present a real problem. Commonly known as “noise aversion,” this can present itself in many different ways. Anything from trembling and shaking, to chewing and destroying parts of your home. Triggers for noise aversion can be caused…
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Check out the latest interview with Brett the Vet! http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/1115657/tapeworms-in-dogs-and-cats
We keep busy this time of year caring for dogs and cats with allergies. Our allergy season for pets usually begins in November, runs thru April and can to a less extent last year round. Almost all seasonal/environmental allergies manifest on the skin of dogs and cats. This is different than people who largely…
I have been a vet now for 20 years and have lived in the Valley for 13 years. We moved here to be close to family and enjoy the Arizona desert lifestyle. One of those desert perks was being able to be outside without the bugs. No Mosquitoes, few flies, just pleasant. One of the…
Every year thousands of dogs are infected with Valley Fever in Arizona. What we found over the years are few things that can help treat and cure several dogs even the most severe cases from this dangerous, debilitating and deadly disease. We wanted to make sure that pet owners understand the disease, understand what…
I wanted to write about a topic that has hit close to home. There has been a string of coyote attacks in our neighborhood. We have lost 3 dogs and 2 others have been severely injured. Even more concerning is how and why these attacks have occurred. In all cases, a pack of 3-5 coyotes…
With the rising costs of Pet care, Pet owners are asking more aboutwellness pans and Pet insurance. There also seems to be a lot of confusionas to what a pet owner needs or may need when signing up for a PetInsurance or Pet Wellness plan. In a nutshell, wellness plans cover theannual maintenance, things like…
