If your dog gets into the Halloween candy, trick or treat could turn into a horror story! Halloween is often a dangerous time for dogs, because chocolate and many other kinds of candy are poisonous to them. Dogs are attracted to the sweet smells of chocolate and other...
You’ve probably experienced bloating after eating a large meal or eating foods that don’t agree with your stomach. For humans, bloat typically isn’t life-threatening. For dogs, on the other hand, bloat is a serious medical condition that can be deadly. We have seen...
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...
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...
Planning is a significant part of making any decision. As you do research about owning a new pet, it’s important to consider the initial and overall expenses required to take care of your pet for life. East Valley Animal Hospital (your local pet clinic serving...
Feeding your pup may seem fairly straightforward; buy a large bag of breed and age-appropriate dog food, give it two appropriately sized bowls a day, and you’re set! And of course, keep the water flowing so they’re well hydrated. Isn’t that good enough? Actually,...
