Veterinary Blog in Gilbert

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Salmonella from Peanut Products found in Pets

The CDC recently announced that an Oregon dog has been diagnosed with Salmonellosis after ingesting recalled peanut butter-containing pet treats; public health officials in at least three other states report dogs with illnesses consistent with Salmonellosis after eating recalled peanut butter products. A zoonotic disease, Salmonella can be transmitted from infected pets to their families.…

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PPH Sponsors Basha's Safety Day for Kids

R. Scott Detherage Kid’s Safety Day, sponsored by Priority Pet Hospital and Vista Dorada Dental will by hosted by Basha’s this coming Saturday, February 21st. Gilbert Fire and Police Departments, local hospitals, and Gilbert businesses will be on hand from 9 am to 1 pm to discuss a variety of child safety and health topics. The…

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"Active Senior" takes Westminster

Looking a bit like a basset hound in a cocker spaniel’s coat, Stump, a 10-year-old Sussex Spaniel, ended his four-year retirement to take Best in Show honors at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show this week. Stump became the oldest dog to win top honors in the show’s 133 year history, unseating the previous record-holder, an…

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Abandoned Cats Raise Concern at Riparian Preserve

Pets–at least former pets–made the front page of the Arizona Republic this morning. The Gilbert Riparian Preserve, a 110 acre haven for resident and migratory birds near Guadelupe and Greenfield Roads, has long been a refuge for abandoned and unwanted domestic cats. While at one time small, the population of cats in the preserve has…

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