Veterinary Blog in Gilbert
Q: My dog likes to drink out of my swimming pool. Is this safe? What if it’s a salt system, instead of chlorine? A: Occasional drinks from a well-maintained pool are not harmful to most pets. Ah, the “big backyard water bowl!” We get this question all the time, and we’re happy to say that…
Dr. Burns diagnosed a new case of canine heartworm disease in ZIP code 85298—right in our own backyard—this week. If your dog isn’t tested annually and getting monthly preventive medication, call today for an appointment. If your dog is on a preventive, but has gone six weeks or more between any two doses, testing should…
Our friend Jodie over at Happy Dog Phoenix recently asked me about the health risks associated with summer dust storms. Answering her question got me thinking about Valley Fever. Most dog owners in Arizona have heard about this disease. This should come as no surprise, since one study estimates that nearly four out of every…
PPH will be closed from 6 pm on Tuesday, July 3rd until 8 am on Thursday, July 5th in observance of Independence day. Be safe and have fun over the holiday. Keep pets cool if you’re outside, and bring them in when the fireworks start. Every Fourth of July, the Emergency Animal Clinic treats pets…