by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 9, 2017 | Dental Care, Pet Care
There are so many fun things to embrace over the summer. Beach time, playing frisbee, going hiking, swimming, or biking. Enjoying the longer days is important and a great idea. Bringing your pet along is even more fun also. There are times, however, that it could be...
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | Jun 16, 2017 | Pet Care
Even the most easygoing pooch quakes in fear at the sight of a pet carrier. Butch knows it’s time for the V-E-T, the dreaded three-letter word he associates with pokes, probes and time away from his home. Dogs visit animal clinics an average of 2.6 times per year,...
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | Jun 5, 2017 | Pet Care
When it comes to their relationships with humans, dogs are the equivalent of excited 4-year-olds. They wag their tails excitedly when you come home, respond vocally to strangers and practically beg to be petted. They sniff and play and love their humans. You are...
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | May 19, 2017 | Pet Care
At East Valley Animal Hospital, we are proactive wellness practitioners. It is our goal to help prevent disease whenever possible and promote long, active, and healthy lives for your furry family members, no matter what their age. But, when your dog reaches that...
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | Apr 24, 2017 | Pet Care
As we all know, catching a cold or any other virus is a common occurrence for people. It’s easy to get sick from the simplest of actions, such as a kiss or unobstructed sneeze. But can a human get an illness from a dog? Interestingly enough, the answer is yes. The...
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | Apr 12, 2017 | Case Study
Many people notice the resemblance between owners and their dogs. It seems to be quite natural for people to be attracted to dogs who look a bit like them. But what about personality traits? Do the dogs we choose resemble how we act, as well? There are several studies...
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | Mar 6, 2017 | Pet Care
If your dog is constantly licking his paws or chewing his feet, there are several possible reasons for it. At East Valley Animal Hospital, we’ve seen our share dogs who persistently lick their paws and have helped to determine what might be troubling them....
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | Feb 22, 2017 | Pet Care
Your dog just threw up, and you’re concerned that something is really wrong. In some cases, vomiting is a common reaction in dogs to an upset, or even empty, stomach. But there are other, more serious reasons why your dog may be vomiting. Let’s look at...
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | Oct 21, 2016 | Pet Care
If you live in Phoenix, then you know scorpions are a part of life here. And during the summer, they can easily be found hiding in the house or scurrying about the back porch. Being curious animals, dogs, in particular, may mistake these dangerous desert dwellers for...
by Gina Gomez-Vidal | Oct 7, 2016 | Pet Care
You would expect a local veterinarian office to be a proponent of pet ownership. Naturally, we love pets and love taking care of them! But, did you know that pets are good for our own health and well-being? It may not surprise anyone that pets can bring great joy and...
