Nov 15, 2019ProHeart – a New Alternative to Heartworm PreventionIn discussing prevention, our strategy has been to provide a Heartgard Plus, monthly chewable treat that contains a drug that effectively...
Jun 12, 2019Resting breathing rate – a method to assess heart functionA pet with heart disease may have an increase in both the breathing rate and or breathing effort. An animal’s breathing pattern may be...
Nov 21, 2018Radiolab podcast on interesting insights into the most fatal infectious disease ever known…RabiesRabies is the most fatal disease known I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts this past week and thought that you would enjoy it...
Feb 27, 2018Rattlesnakes – Risks and Steps to be safe with your dogWestern Diamondback rattlesnakes are in the surrounding desert. One of the inherent risks of living in the desert is the possibility of...
Nov 1, 2017Increase in Rabies infected animals reported in Maricopa CountyUpdate to incidents of Rabies cases in Maricopa County The Maricopa County Department of Public Health reports that more cases of rabies...
Sep 7, 2017Canine Influenza is now in Maricopa CountyA recent diagnosis of Canine Influenza in Maricopa County, our hospital is getting a lot of calls from concerned pet owners. We want to...
Aug 14, 2017Compounding Pharmacies– they can customize the dose for individual patients – they can provide the drug in a different formula so that it can be administered...
May 24, 2017Noise Aversion and PhobiaUpdate – If we dispense Sileo to you, it is imperative that you understand how to adjust the dosing syringe so that you administer the...
Mar 20, 2017LeptospirosisLeptospirosis – a Threat to Your Dog’s Health 3/27/17 (Update: Leptospirosis on the rise around the United States. Here is a recent...
Mar 1, 2017Heartworm disease in Chandler and Gilbert ArizonaWith the recent storms, there is a huge increase in the mosquito population in the East Valley, especially Chandler and Gilbert. I (Dr....
Jan 26, 2017Omega-3 fatty acids for relief of allergic skin disease and treatment of arthritisOmega-3 supplementation for the health of skin and joints The answer to this is YES, they do work. There are scientific studies verifying...
Nov 13, 2016Pet AllergiesThere are new treatment options in allergy treatment! Apoquel® is a new drug that has the potential to greatly assist allergies in dogs....
Sep 22, 2016Them Bones(Remember the old song, “Them Bones”? The title of that song came to mind when I decided to write this article.) What could be more...
Aug 31, 2016What do pets understand – human languageThe Washington Post recently published an article detailing what scientists now believe about pets and language. So many times our...
Jun 8, 2016A Day in the life of a police dogIt is easy to overlook the many, many ways our lives are blessed by pets. Here is a video reminder of one of the vital roles of Police...
Apr 11, 2016Parvovirus is backI invite you to review the signs of parvo and review other pertinent information. This link is to the American Veterinary Medical...
Mar 24, 2016Insulin administration in catsThe diagnosis of Diabetes in your cat may at first seem overwhelming. This article is intended to answer many of your questions. Insulin...
Jan 28, 2016Pet Memorial – The Phoenix ZooMany years ago, we decided that occasionally we would make a memorial donation in the name of and memory of one of our patients that has...
Jan 7, 2016The power of informationIt is amazing to see how we access information nowadays. What time does that movie start? What is the final score of the Cardinals game?...
Jan 1, 2016TED Talk deals with mental conditions in dogs and catsMany of you are familiar with “TED Talks”. I have been a fan for many years. I thought I would share a TED talk recorded in July 2014...