by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 18, 2022 | Disease in Dogs, Dog Care
Have you ever wondered whether dogs have knees? Although dogs walk on all four legs, they actually have two elbows and two knees with kneecaps, like humans. And it’s not just big dogs or older dogs that can struggle with knee problems. Knee problems are...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 30, 2019 | Pet Health
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 15, 2019 | Pet Health, Preventative Care
How Do I Know if My Dog is in Pain? Animals instinctually hide their pain. It’s a survival mechanism that is embedded in their DNA. But while this instinct certainly helps wild animals stay alive longer, our sweet, domesticated pets tend to suffer quietly. As...
