What is Heartworm Disease? How does my pet contract it? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets. Heartworms...

There are certain short-nosed breeds of dog, such as the English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, Pekingese, and Boston Terrier, that...

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

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

– they can customize the dose for individual patients – they can provide the drug in a different formula so that it can be administered...

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®....

(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...

The underlying cause of allergies can be food, parasites, outdoor plants, as well as contact allergens such as cotton, wool or dust. In...

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

The mid-season summer has arrived. This weekend there will be thousands of people enjoying the Fourth of July celebration. We would like...

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...

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

So, your pet has been diagnosed with Diabetes. For many clients, this is an overwhelming concern. But the methods required to manage...

Prescriber Highlights JAK1 & JAK3 inhibitor for treating pruritus in dogs. New drug so full adverse effect profile is unknown. Most...

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid (Clavamox®) (back to drug table) Uses: Amoxicillin/potassium clavulanate tablets and oral suspension...

Use: Afoxolaner chewable tablets (NexGard®) are approved by FDA for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides...