Even the most easygoing pooch quakes in fear at the sight of a pet carrier. Butch knows it’s time for the V-E-T, the dreaded three-letter word he associates with pokes, probes and time away from his home. Dogs visit animal clinics an average of 2.6 times per year,...
When it comes to their relationships with humans, dogs are the equivalent of excited 4-year-olds. They wag their tails excitedly when you come home, respond vocally to strangers and practically beg to be petted. They sniff and play and love their humans. You are...
At East Valley Animal Hospital, we are proactive wellness practitioners. It is our goal to help prevent disease whenever possible and promote long, active, and healthy lives for your furry family members, no matter what their age. But, when your dog reaches that...
As we all know, catching a cold or any other virus is a common occurrence for people. It’s easy to get sick from the simplest of actions, such as a kiss or unobstructed sneeze. But can a human get an illness from a dog? Interestingly enough, the answer is yes. The...
Many people notice the resemblance between owners and their dogs. It seems to be quite natural for people to be attracted to dogs who look a bit like them. But what about personality traits? Do the dogs we choose resemble how we act, as well? There are several studies...
