by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 20, 2026 | Senior Dogs
Just like people, cats and dogs also start to experience a greater range of health concerns as they get older. This makes regular senior pet wellness visits a crucial part of taking good care of them and helping them live longer. A pet’s senior years typically start...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 26, 2026 | Dog Care, Exercising Your Pet, Puppy Care, Senior Dogs
Exercise isn’t just good for you, it’s good for your dog too. It helps them live a longer, happier life. It’s good for their weight and digestion, and it provides mental and social stimulation, too. But that’s just the start! Our vets list a few more of the health...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 13, 2022 | Dog Care, Senior Dogs
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 23, 2019 | Pet Health, Senior Dogs
As with humans, dogs can experience a variety of health issues as they age. For us as their caretakers and human friends, it can be challenging to come to terms with our fluffy companion’s aging process. But the more we are prepared to identify signs and symptoms of...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 14, 2018 | Senior Dogs
Aging is a natural part of life’s process. And with aging, the body slows down, resulting in the possible occurrence of a number of negative health conditions for both humans and their canine companions. But as you may know, your dog ages about seven times faster than...
