There are certain human foods your dog should never ingest such as chocolate, grapes, xylitol or onions. But what if his regular dog kibble or wet dog food is creating issues for him? As a local pet hospital in Gilbert, East Valley Animal Hospital we want our human...
No, we don’t mean that your four-legged friend will stand to inherit some of your estate. But you may not have considered what will happen to Fido or Fluffy should you become incapacitated or pass away. At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, AZ, we know that pets...
At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, we tend to see a marked rise in cases of pancreatitis in dogs over the Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays. The culprit? Higher exposure to holiday treats, foods, and scraps. Over the next three months, families...
Throughout your pet’s lifetime, it’s likely that they will experience some kind of skin irritation for which they will need to see the local vet. In particular, you may have heard of something called a hot spot and wondered what causes the condition and how it can be...
When it comes to feeding your dog, you may not give portion size and mealtimes much of a thought. You may think: as long as Fido doesn’t go hungry, then he’s fine, right? But in order to give your pup a full, healthy and happy life, there’s a bit more to consider than...
Animals are excellent at hiding pain as a survival mechanism. However, this skill, which benefits animals in the wild, is rather unhelpful for their domesticated counterparts. Many pet owners and veterinarians have been frustrated when the lack of physical symptoms of...
At East Valley Animal Hospital, we have a special place in our hearts for adopted animals. In fact, many on our team have adopted because animal homelessness is such a pandemic issue. Here’s just one statistic: would you believe that 9 out of 10 dogs that are born...
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common viral infections among cats, affecting 2-3% of all cats. That percentage increases among cats that are at a higher risk of infection. However, with the discovery of the FeLV vaccine, most cats are protected...
Whether you’re introducing a new puppy into your home or an adopted adult dog, you’re likely pondering how to go about training your furry companion. Or perhaps you’ve owned your dog for some time and are now recognizing some behavior issues that need to be addressed....
Why Do Dogs Love to Chew? Chewing is a natural instinct for dogs. Their mouths are a primary way they interact with the world they live in, and chewing allows them to explore. Puppies tend to chew quite a bit more than adult dogs to relieve the pain of teething. And...
