by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 26, 2023 | Dog Care
Have you ever wondered why there are annual dog vaccinations? Vaccinations and booster shots help your pet build up an immune response to certain infectious diseases. The vaccines contain commonly inactive forms of a disease that help your dog’s immune system...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 16, 2022 | dog adoption, Dog Care
“Does my dog need a friend?” Everyone who has a dog has also asked this question at one point or another—usually when looking down at that sad look of betrayal on their dog’s face that comes up every time they have to leave for work or school. You might think that...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 30, 2022 | Dog Care, Pet Toys
It might seem odd that a toy could possibly cause your dog any harm. However, toys are responsible for a large number of emergency visits for dogs every year. Dog toys come in many different forms. From simple balls to extravagant play systems with all the bells and...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 22, 2022 | Dog Care, Dog Facts, Dog Food
Dogs are experts when it comes to begging. That darling head in your lap, the puppy-dog eyes that say, “I feel like I’ve never eaten in my whole life, even though you just fed me twenty minutes ago.” It can be hard to resist giving your dog that little bit of egg,...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 2, 2022 | Dog Care
Dehydration and overheating can be very dangerous for dogs. Heat stroke can lead to life-threatening medical conditions, such as seizures or an irregular heartbeat. It’s important to watch for signs of overheating in dogs, especially during the summer months. Here’s...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 13, 2022 | Dog Care, Dog Facts, Senior Dogs, Treatments
Physical therapy for dogs? Absolutely. Studies have shown that dogs can benefit just as much as humans from low impact, specialized physical therapy. Whether they are recovering from surgery or even trying to avoid surgery, physical therapy might be the ticket to a...
