Valley Fever is a fungal infection endemic to Arizona that can affect both humans and animals. Valley Fever is an infection caused by a...

Update to incidents of Rabies cases in Maricopa County The Maricopa County Department of Public Health reports that more cases of rabies...

A recent diagnosis of Canine Influenza in Maricopa County, our hospital is getting a lot of calls from concerned pet owners. We want to...

Leptospirosis – a Threat to Your Dog’s Health 3/27/17 (Update: Leptospirosis on the rise around the United States. Here is a recent...

Omega-3 supplementation for the health of skin and joints The answer to this is YES, they do work. There are scientific studies verifying...

We have a new weapon in the war on allergies. Safe and effective treatments for allergies have been slow to become available. A few years...

There are new treatment options in  allergy treatment! Apoquel® is a new drug that has the potential to greatly assist allergies in dogs....

K.J. before taking Apoquel® In the never-ending battle with allergies, a powerful new tool has finally become widely available: Apoquel®....

We are blessed to have access to many veterinary specialists including Arizona Veterinary Oncology. We recently received training on an...

Medication The medication (methimazole) reduces the overproduction of the thyroid hormone but must be given continuously for the...

I invite you to review the signs of parvo and review other pertinent information.  This link is to the American Veterinary Medical...

Insulin Dosing Pens – Why Use Them? Pens have greater dose accuracy compared to insulin syringes, especially with low doses of insulin....

The diagnosis of Diabetes in your cat may at first seem overwhelming. This article is intended to answer many of your questions. Insulin...

Many 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...

Symptoms for Giardia include but are not limited to: diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy. Usually though, it is found on routine fecal...

A very good resource for information and recommendations for the prevention of parasites is the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Are...

Tips for Pet Weight Loss There are many reasons a pet may be overweight or obese. It’s important to consult with us before starting your...

Answer: Urinary incontinence (involuntary urine leakage) can be caused by different medical conditions. Hormone-based urinary...

There is a vaccine available for F.I.V. at this time. The success rate in preventing infection is estimated at about 80%. But that means...

If you see changes in your pet that are completely out of the ordinary, when there is a sudden loss of appetite, when there is repeated...